Sound Business with Akash Thakkar

From Humble Beginnings to Full-Time Composer with John ”Slide20XX” Smith (AKA Star)

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#28: John "Slide20XX" Smith (AKA Star) is a video game composer who's worked on projects like The Stars Between Us, Calico, and the Steven Universe Anti-Racism PSAs. 


In this episode we talk about breaking in to the music industry from humble beginnings, finding the right teachers and musical education, working day jobs, dealing with non-deserving complex when things start to go well, and so much more. 

Find Star here:


Instagram: @Slide20XX
Twitter: @Slide20XX
Spotify: Slide20XX

And if you're interested in making music and sound for games, I have a newsletter and free courses that will get you started, and help you find paying work in games. Just go to http://www.bit.ly/soundbizpod

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