composing music

What does it take to get work composing music for video games/indie films?

I’m not looking to become famous, (that would be nice though) just put food on the table by doing what I most love. I will probably supplement my composing with teaching.

I am planning to get a masters in composition, and possibly a minor dealing with jazz. (maybe a major, who knows)

Networking, Networking, Networking !!!!

Having a great portfolio is probably the best first step you can take, Getting some experience with free, student, or low budget games is the best idea. You shouldn’t turn anything down for the next years to come.

If you are in school, go take a film class or a multimedia class(if they are offered) try to meet the people who are making films and get some experience.

If you don’t live in a big city the you should maybe think about moving to a bugger city. Learn about all the video game companies around( don’t just look at the big one) you might start off a get experience for a little company.

If you want a full time job, Word on sound design, companies usually tend to hire sound designer but most composers a freelancers.

The Degree won’t do much, your portfolio is way more important. Learn to be really good and really fast with computers and computers software.

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eMedia Making Music Educational Composing CD-ROM $24.95 Making Music is the first real (and totally cool) composing space for kids! A program that children of any age will enjoy, this software lets children experience what it is like to compose music - without any formal music training. Making Music presents all the components of music visually and aurally so kids can experience sound not only with their ears but also with their eyes. Composer Morton Subotnick, a pioneer in electronic and interactive computer music systems, built it from the ground up with the idea of making a completely interactive musical playroom. Kids will delight in their creations and learn tons along the way about what it is to make music.The Central Composition Space: Enter notes by drawing on the screen. Then you can duplicate them, turn them upside down and backwards, or change the scale. Choose any of 16 instruments the way real composers do.Melody & Rhythm Maker: Create melodies and rhythms; hear how they sound separately and together.Building Blocks: Listen to 6 sample tunes to learn about structure and repetition, then mix them up and make your own.Flip Book: Combine 3 elements melody, rhythm, and instrumentation from a musical flipbook.Games: From novice to maestro these games can even be played using your compositions!

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