GA M E AUDIO NETWOR K GUILD
NEW PATRON SPONSOR:
TOM SALTA MASTERCLASS SERIES “The Game Audio Network Guild has always been like a second family to me and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to give back again to this amazing community and become involved as a sponsor!”
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been sixteen years since I won The 2004 Game Audio Network Guild Award for “Rookie of the Year!” I vividly remember my first GDC in 2002, the year the Game Audio Network Guild was founded. Having come from a 17-year career in the music business, I immediately noticed there was something really special and different about these “game audio folks.” They all seemed part of a family and had a generous spirit and passion for what they did. I wanted in! I had no idea where to start and felt a bit overwhelmed wandering the halls feeling like an outsider in this new world, I immediately started making new friends. To this very day, I continue to make friends in the industry. I think back to that feeling of uncertainty, fear and doubt that I had in my early days aspiring to “make it” as game composer. Back then there were virtually no educational resources that I could learn from and the only time I could hear directly from a successful game composer was at a conference like GDC. I’m glad to say that today things are much different.
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I believe every aspiring composer around the world should have an opportunity to follow their dreams, regardless of their location or circumstances, and learn directly from the working professionals they want to hear from. It has always brought me a sense of joy and fulfillment anytime I speak to those who have a desire to learn from me, whether it be at universities, industry conferences or mentee visits. This new Masterclass Series will allow me to connect directly with anyone who has a desire to learn about the world of game music and music production. The concepts that people often ask me about aren’t covered very often in schools. I have based my content on the topics real-world composers want to learn. I will keep releasing the kind of relevant and up-to-date content that people want to see, whether it be about business, health and wellness, technology and much much more! The Game Audio Network Guild has always been like a second family to me and I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to give back again to this amazing community and become involved as a sponsor!
GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD • THE AUDIO SOURCE MAGAZINE • WINTER 2020 • ISSUE 02
