Ep 1: How to Become a Video Game Composer (Steven Melin)

Update: 2017-12-07

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Interview with Steven Melin Steven Melin is a multi-talented video game composer out of Atlanta. I discovered his YouTube channel through poking around for some video game music theory resources. His video on the Zelda chord has a solid viewership and I could tell he had some serious composition and piano chops – and a serious love for classic game music. I reached out and he was more than happy to sit down for an interview. He offered practical and inspiring advice on how to become a full-time musician and video game composer. Steven has been making music all his life,

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Ep 1: How to Become a Video Game Composer (Steven Melin)

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Ep 1: How to Become a Video Game Composer (Steven Melin)

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Ep 1: How to Become a Video Game Composer (Steven Melin)