Conclusion

Where to Go from Here

Throughout this book I’ve tried to pass my knowledge of video game scoring to you. As you learn more and gather other perspectives from other game composers, you will begin to shape your future by developing new techniques of your own and innovating in other extraordinary ways.

I encourage you to break with convention with enthusiasm. Along this path you may experience many failures, but innovation does not happen without a lot of failed experiments. Be passionate about this industry, contribute to it, and find your place in it. Continue to learn and share so that we as a community can grow.

Throughout the appendixes and on the companion website, you’ll find many additional resources to continue your learning, ...

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