How to Get a Game Audio Job (with @MarshallMcGee)

Today, we're going to talk about getting that full-time job as a composer or sound designer in the game industry, no matter where in the world you are.

There are countless paths to working in game audio, and sound designer Marshall McGee and I are going to offer you some advice and perspective on how you can forge your own path in this field.

And special thanks to Marshall for jumping in and sharing his advice! Be sure to keep an eye on my podcast to listen to his full interview (links below)!

Table of Contents:
0:00 - Why You Need to Find your Own Path in Game Audio
1:30 - Offering More Perspective
1:54 - "Making It" in Game Audio
2:40 - Getting Started in Game Audio
3:34 - Do You Need to Go to School for Sound Design?
6:13 - How to Get Your First Job
8:53 - Always Show Up
9:18 - Do you Need to Live in the US to Succeed?
10:35 - The Three Points to Keep in Mind
11:27 - DOG!!!!!!!!

Marshall McGee's Channel:

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#gameaudio #sounddesign #career

[ZachHeyde]

Literally just stumbled on this video and did a double-take when Marshall mentioned me 😂 Marshall's the man, and loved this interview!!

[mrdimma]

this is very very helpful man, i emailed marshal last night asking for advice on getting my foot in the door while im in a country that isnt as populated for sound design so this came at a perfect time. appreciate you both a lot, you guys got me through college and university

[besknighter]

So many things to say about this! So let's get down to it.
1 - Man, I LOVE that you always have some interesting stories to tell for the opening
2 - Marshall McGee! I miss this dude. I'm a subscriber to his channel since day 1. In fact, I found out about you through him!
3 - You have a podcast???? Ok, I'm certainly gonna give that a listen.
4 - DOG!
Amazing video as always. Thank you!

[tmoblak]

you will not believe me - but Marshall McGee is another sound designer I wanted to write to and ask him for a small interview : ) this is great!

[SpectralEvolver]

Thanks for sharing some of your story and for shedding light on what seems to be mostly a cryptic process. It's cool to hear how you two persevered and made it! Cheers!

[stephencshapiro]

Thanks for this. Trying to land my first job now and the amount of rejection is really tough. Nice to get bits of encouragement like this.

[HenryMartinez]

The clarity and organization of this video is amazing. Liked, subscribed. I'm getting into game audio design and videos like these are gold!

[soundstothecore]

Thank you Akash! I really needed to hear this. This has given me renewed faith and determination that I will succeed in the game audio field. Really looking forward to this year's courses.

[nomytheone]

I'm so glad I found this video!! thanks for sharing the knowledge

[TheSoundFXGuy]

So much great information from two amazing gentlemen. Thank you both for everything you do and teach us.

[just_kyashi]

Thank you for this!!! Exactly what I needed to hear right now

[-zoharassa]

Loved it!
Very informative and clearly show that everything is possible

[kappabravomusic]

Agree, with the main point. And that 16 year old gave you one of the best pieces of advice, that not even all adults and older people know about.

[danieles]

Tell Marshall to come back. And you both need to make even more videos. This is my commandment. So shall it be.

[GuildOfTheBlackCrow]

I think you missed a trick on talking about learning game/audio engines, wwise etc. Otherwise, great content. Thanks.

[VivaToddVegas]

Trying to get a decent job in audio is like trying to find a dog who writes poetry. Technically it's possible, but it's extremely unlikely. If you apply for a job two days after it was posted, 500 people have already applied ahead of you. That is NOT an exaggeration. I have LinkedIn premium, and it tells you the numbers.

[BillyWilliamsMusic]

So being a complete introvert won't work.... damn it lollll