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I want to help my fellow game developers bring their careers to the next level.
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Akash Thakkar
Oct 183 min read
Why Game Audio Isn’t Competitive
The key to standing out lies in persistence, personal growth, and professionalism, rather than competing to be the best.
Akash Thakkar
May 271 min read
The Myth of “Getting Really Good”
A lot of creatives are taught a common myth: that if they just sit around and get good enough at their craft, everything else will take...
Akash Thakkar
Mar 52 min read
Choose Your Clients Wisely
When I first moved to Seattle in 2012, I had a huge goal I wanted to accomplish: work on a game that gets released on Steam. Unlike...
Akash Thakkar
Feb 272 min read
Game Audio Purgatory
Have you been in Game Audio Purgatory? I certainly have. You've know been there if you're in the place where you want more clients -...
Akash Thakkar
Feb 193 min read
How to Get Rid of Difficult Clients Once And for All
Today, I'd like to introduce you to combat juggling—my latest obsession in the world of "insane sports Akash wants to become a world...
Akash Thakkar
Feb 2, 20225 min read
How to Find Game Audio Gigs (Especially In a Small Town)
How to find game audio gigs, even if you live outside of places like Seattle, Los Angeles, or even the US.
Akash Thakkar
Nov 30, 20215 min read
Why You Don't Need to Live in a Big City to Work in Game Audio (And Why You Do)
You may think you need to live in a big city to make things happen... but do you?
Akash Thakkar
Nov 2, 20215 min read
The Visibility Cloak Method: How Composers Can Find Work
How composers can find work - no matter where in the world they are.
Akash Thakkar
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Working on Hollywood‘s Biggest Movies with Jason Poss
An interview with orchestrator, arranger, music transcriber, and music prep expert Jason Poss.
Akash Thakkar
Aug 11, 20211 min read
From Punk Rocker to Mixing Engineer with Jason LaRocca
In Episode #6 of the Sound Business Podcast, we're interviewing the incredible Jason LaRocca.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Working in Games & Film, Being Rejected, and Helping Others with Austin Wintory
For Episode #4 of the Sound Business Podcast, we're interviewing the ever-delightful Austin Wintory.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Announcing: The Sound Business Podcast!
Announcing the Sound Business Podcast!
Akash Thakkar
Apr 13, 20215 min read
Why you shouldn't bother with sites like Upwork (and why you should)
Okay, I admit it, I love bananas. It's the perfect fruit! It tastes great, it's easy to carry around, and it's an essential to addition...
Akash Thakkar
Nov 26, 20206 min read
How to Work in Game Audio (Even if You're Transitioning From a Different Field)
How to start working in game audio, even if you're transitioning from a different field.
Akash Thakkar
Aug 27, 20209 min read
How to Find Game Audio Gigs (Without Leaving your House) - 2020 Edition
Yes, it is indeed possible to find game audio work entirely online - even during a global pandemic. Here's how you can do it.
Akash Thakkar
Jun 30, 20206 min read
Why Saying "No" Makes Clients Say "Yes"
Why saying "no" will actually increase the amount of work you get
Akash Thakkar
Jun 23, 20206 min read
How to Network in a Time of Social Distancing
How to network in the game industry - especially while stuck at home
Akash Thakkar
Nov 25, 20191 min read
How to Reinvent Yourself (and "Make It" As a Composer) - Interview with Tom Salta
Today, we have a special treat! Below is a video interview with Tom Salta, who's worked on games such as Halo, Killer Instinct Season 3,...
Akash Thakkar
Mar 4, 20192 min read
HOW TO ASK SO THAT PEOPLE WILL LISTEN
Most of us have our asks completely backwards. Learn how to ask acquaintances for meetings, feedback, advice, or any sort of favor.
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