From Humble Beginnings to Full-Time Composer with John ”Slide20XX” Smith (AKA Star)

#28: John "Slide20XX" Smith (AKA Star) is a video game composer who's worked on projects like The Stars Between Us, Calico, and the Steven Universe Anti-Racism PSAs. In this episode we talk about breaking in to the music industry from humble beginnings, finding the right teachers and musical education, working day jobs, dealing with non-deserving complex when things start to go well, and so much more.  Find Star here:Instagram: @Slide20XXTwitter: @Slide20XXSpotify: Slide20XX And if you're interested in making music and sound for games, I have a newsletter and free courses that will get you started, and help you find paying work in games. Just go to http://www.bit.ly/soundbizpod