Become A Game Composer

How much does a music composer actually earn each month? Let's take a deep dive into my last 9 income & expense budgets to see what trends we might learn about which of my 15-20 monthly income sources have the best short & long-term returns.

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In this recent chat with Adam Gubman (composer for countless Disney, Blizzard, & Zynga projects), we explore how he manages dozens of projects each week and how that has turned into over 800 credits over his short 15-year career...all while putting his family first!

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In this recent chat with viewer Kyle Mesce, he asks about how to grow a music composition business while working at a full-time job. ✅ Download my free guide 25 Questions Every Composer Asks ($17 value!): https://www.stevenmelin.com/25questions

You might have income that you are sleeping on just sitting on your hard drives! Here's how you can make passive income selling music packs online. ✅ Download my free guide 25 Questions Every Composer Asks ($17 value!): https://www.stevenmelin.com/25questions

In this recent chat with game audio legend Brian Schmidt, we talk about how to find work as a game composer in 2020 and do a deep-dive into the history and impact of GameSoundCon and the annual income survey. ✅ Download my free guide 25 Questions Every Composer Asks ($17 value!): https://www.stevenmelin.com/25questions

In this recent Q&A chat, viewer Johannes von Stryk asks "When is my music ready to be presented to clients or sold for licensing?" We unpack what it means for music to be "marketplace ready" and how to build foundational business pillars to always have passive income, savings, and systems in place to provide true autonomy in your life, even during a global pandemic & recession. ✅ Download my free guide 25 Questions Every Composer Asks ($17 value!): https://www.stevenmelin.com/25questions

I always get asked how to attract game developers to your work. I believe you'll find its simpler than you think! 

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In this chat with Disasterpeace (Rich Vreeland), we discuss the major projects he's turned down, including Stranger Things. We also chat about how to discover your style as a composer and how to navigate career direction in a world of endless possibilities. ✅ Download my free guide 25 Questions Every Composer Asks ($17 value!): https://www.stevenmelin.com/25questions

Today, I talk with Thomas Minuto about job security as a game composer, full-time jobs, and choosing what you value most in your career. ✅ Download my free guide 25 Questions Every Composer Asks ($17 value!): https://www.stevenmelin.com/25questions

Learn my 3 steps for pricing your game music, growing your business, & supporting your family! ✅ Download my free guide 25 Questions Every Composer Asks ($17 value!): https://www.stevenmelin.com/25questions