Comments on: Scoring for Film and TV or Video Games – 5 Ground Rules /scoring-for-film-and-tv-or-video-games/ Music school, Music major, Music career Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:33:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: Brian /scoring-for-film-and-tv-or-video-games/#comment-71592 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 21:41:00 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=8957#comment-71592 Those interested in games might be interested in the Game Audio Industry Survey of professional game composers and sound designers:

]]> By: MajoringInMusic /scoring-for-film-and-tv-or-video-games/#comment-67765 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:40:49 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=8957#comment-67765 In reply to Samuel.

Film and video game composing does not guarantee an income especially upon graduation. Get as much experience as possible via internships, apprenticeships, attending relevant conferences where you can meet and network with people in the business, and getting a music portfolio of your own compositions. Also read our article on careers in .

]]> By: Samuel /scoring-for-film-and-tv-or-video-games/#comment-67757 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:31:04 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=8957#comment-67757 I am a music performance major who is thinking of switching his major to film and video game composition. I am switching mainly due to money concerns. I think I would enjoy composing for other people but only if it had my own feel musically. What should be my concerns going into this?

]]> By: MajoringInMusic /scoring-for-film-and-tv-or-video-games/#comment-65442 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:11:24 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=8957#comment-65442 In reply to Kody.

You’re not likely to find an employer looking to hire in this field. You’re more apt to find internships and entry-level apprenticeships but a lot also depends on your skills and experience composing and who you know and who you can get referrals from.

]]> By: Kody /scoring-for-film-and-tv-or-video-games/#comment-65366 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:24:19 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=8957#comment-65366 I’m a recent graduate from University of Evansville with a Bachelors in Music. I find your article encouraging and am looking for leads with companies hiring in the areas mentioned. Thank you for your time, I’m very appreciative.

]]> By: Jason /scoring-for-film-and-tv-or-video-games/#comment-49544 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 05:38:42 +0000 http://majoringinmusic.com/?p=8957#comment-49544 Forget the word “no” is terrible advice. Everyone has the right and should exercise the right to say “no”. Take as many jobs as you can, yes, but also respect yourself, respect the profession of composition, and learn how to turn down people who mistreat you. If you don’t respect yourself, no one will.

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