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Level 1: 8bit Chiptunes – Bleeps & Bloops

Composing Music for Atari 2600 [A2600]
Composing Music for Magnavox Odyssey 2 [MO2]
Composing Music for Commodore 64 [C64]
Composing Music for Nintendo Entertainment System [NES] & Game Boy [GB]
Composing Music for Sega Master System [SMS] / Game Gear [GG]
LEVEL 1 BOSS: Compose 8Bit Chiptune Music

Level 2: 16bit – Sampling & FM Synthesis

Composing Music for Super NES [SNES] / Game Boy Advance [GBA]
Composing Music for Sega Genesis (Master Drive) [GEN]
Level 2 Boss: Compose 16Bit Music

Level 3: 32/64bit – The Rise of Live Music

32Bit & 64Bit Consoles Overview (3DO, Atari Jaguar, Sega Saturn, PS1, N64)
Sampling a Keyboard for Sony PlayStation (PS1) & Nintendo 64 (N64) Music
Level 3 Boss: Compose 32Bit & 64Bit Music

Level 4: Modern Gaming – The Art of Blending Styles

Composing Hybrid Music for Modern Consoles
Level 4 Boss: Compose Modern Hybrid Music

Level 5: Game Genre Crash Course – The Musical Nuances of Each Game Genre

Action Games (Platformers, Shooters, Fighting...)
Adventure Games (Text, Graphic, Visual Novels, Interactive Movies...)
Action-Adventure Games (Survival Horror, Metroidvania...)
Role-Playing Games (Action RPG, MMORPG, Roguelikes...)
Simulation Games (Construction & Management, Life, Vehicle...)
Strategy Games (Artillery, Real-Time Strategy, Turn-Based...)
Sports Games (Racing, Sports, Competitive...)
Casual & Educational Games (Party, Logic, Trivia, Board...)
Level 5 Boss: Choose 3 Game Genres (including Action) & Compose Tracks

Boss Lair: Interactive Music – Integrating Middleware Into Game Engines

Creating Adaptive Music in FMOD Studio (free Middleware)
Implementing FMOD Studio Music in Unity (free AAA Game Engine)
Creating Adaptive Music in Elias Studio (free Middleware)
Implementing Elias Studio Music in Unity (free AAA Game Engine)
Creating Adaptive Music in Wwise (free Middleware)
Implementing Wwise Music in Unity (free AAA Game Engine)
Final Boss: Use 2 Previous Tracks In Middleware & Implement Into Unity Games
You Saved The Priness! Now Showcase Your Work

Bonus: How to Train for Professional Composing Speed

Overview of Professional Composing Speed
Tips for Speed Training
3 Tips for Achieving a Great Mix in Less Time

Bonus: How to Build DAW Templates

How to Create Effective DAW Templates
Creating a Massive Orchestral Template with Vienna Ensemble Pro
How to Load 200+ Instruments Fast in Logic Pro X with Audio Grocery

Bonus: How to Create a Realistic Sampled Orchestra

Why Mock-Ups Need to Sound like Live Orchestras
Basics of Mixing an Orchestra
Composing for Samples, Not for Score
How to Perform with Samples to Sound Realistic
How to Mix a MIDI Orchestra to Sound Real

Bonus: Video Game Music Business

3 Steps to Get the First Job as a Game Composer
How to Find Video Game Music Work on Twitter (+Free Script!)
How Much Should You Charge as a Game Composer?
Music Contract Template for Game Composers (+Download!)
How to Invoice Clients as a Game Composer?
How to Get Re-Hired by Game Developers
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Game Music Online
How to Make Money from Streaming Game Music
When to Increase Your Custom Music Rates
How to Grow Your Music Business without Working
How to Grow Your Music Business by Hiring Assistants
The Secret to Less (or No) Revisions
10 Ways to Earn $1,000 Per Month as a Game Composer
How to Build Your Music Brand with YouTube, Podcasts, & Books
Do I Need to Go to College to Become a Music Composer?
How to Transition from Part-Time to Full-Time as a Game Composer
Networking to Build a Music Career

Bonus: Game Composer Lifestyle

No Time for Family?
No Music Product Sales?
Overworked and Overwhelmed?
How to Become a Composer Assistant
You're Wasting 80% of Your Time as a Game Composer
Developing Your Sonic Identity as a Game Composer
3 Steps to Attract Developers as a Game Composer

Bonus: Interviews with Industry Pros

Break the Stranger-Barrier: Interview with Garry Schyman
Earn 7-Figures with Music Products: Interview with Graham Cochrane
How to Compose Top Selling Music on Audio Jungle: Interview with Avery Berman
How to Live Anywhere in the World as a Composer: Interview with Chris Porter
How to Earn Money on Patreon: Interview with Travis Vengroff
Saying No to Stranger Things: Interview with Disasterpeace
Composers Hire Composers: Interview with Brian Schmidt
The Family Man with 800+ Game Credits: Interview with Adam Gubman
From Rare to Freelancer: Interview with Grant Kirkhope
Get a Real Job: Interview with Jason Graves
Overcoming the Fear of Rejection as a Composer: Interview with Austin Wintory

Bonus: Public Interviews with Steven about His Game Music Career

Soundtrack Academy: Pick ONE THING And Do It Consistently For At Least 6 Months
Composer Code: How to Become a Video Game Composer with Steven Melin
Video Game Music Academy Live: Steven Melin – Family-First Composer
Monster Sanctuary OST Interview with Peter Jones & Bone Robot Games Podcast
Beard Blade OST Interview with Finally Game Music Podcast
Family / Work Life Balance as a Game Composer with Dadgum Nerds Podcast

Bonus: Selected Live Composing Show Streams

Live Composing Show: Dark Dice - Westmann's Hold
Live Composing Show: Dark Dice - Gaelhold Town Theme
Live Composing Show: Dark Dice - Northrealm Theme with David Wise
Live Composing Show: Monster Sanctuary - Tree of Evolution
Live Composing Show: Monster Sanctuary - Underworld
Live Composing Show: Monster Sanctuary - End Credits
Live Composing Show: Soromos - Tree Trunk
Live Composing Show: Fantasy Tactics Music Pack - Character Menu Theme
Live Composing Show: Fantasy Tactics Music Pack - Battle Theme
Live Composing Show: Finishing 15+ Year-Old Video Game Tracks

Bonus: Student Coaching Calls with Steven

Buyouts, Taxes, & Selling Music Online: Q&A with Peter Jones
How to Sell Video Game Music Online: Q&A with Chris Logsdon
How to Manage Your Time as a Music Composer: Q&A with Daniel Nissenbaum
How to Earn $4,000+ per month as a Game Composer: Q&A with Andrew Conner
Where to Begin as a Game Composer: Q&A with William Ratnage
Career Security as a Game Composer: Q&A with Thomas Minuto
When Is My Music Ready to Sell?: Q&A with Johannes von Stryk
I Work Less Than You Do: Q&A with Kyle Mesce
How to Get More Work as a Composer: Q&A with Marcus Manderson
How to Earn Sustainable Income as a Composer: Q&A with Phil Fallway
I'm Stuck on My First Game Soundtrack: Q&A with Daniel Keating
How to Take Risks in Music Business: Q&A with Matt Everett
How to Focus as a Music Composer: Q&A with Alec Weesner
Top Game Music Business Questions From Students (Part 1)
Top Game Music Business Questions From Students (Part 2)

Bonus: Level Up Live with Coaching Students

Level Up Live: Tim Carlos - We Are Unstoppable!
Level Up Live: Hannah Ausband Scheidt - Gods & Men and The Final Triumph
Level Up Live: Chance Martin - Pure Nostalgia
Level Up Live: Srikant Krishna - Dominance
Level Up Live: Martin Agledahl - The Village Clad in Frigid Snow

Bonus: How to Compose in the Style of...

How to Compose in the Style of Final Fantasy
How to Compose in the Style of The Legend of Zelda
How to Compose in the Style of Bloodborne (Part 1)
How to Compose in the Style of Bloodborne (Part 2)
How to Compose in the Style of Mega Man X
How to Compose in the Style of Disasterpeace (FEZ, Hyper Light Drifter)

Bonus: Nerdy Game Music Technology

How I Built My Music Production PC
How to Build a Rate Calculator for Your Website
How to Loop Video Game Music
Composing Effective Loops for Video Games
Composing Interactive Layers for Video Games
My Perfect Home Studio Setup for Music Composition & YouTube
3 Ways to Finish Your Music Tracks
How to Stream DAW Audio on PC
How to Stream DAW Audio on Mac
How to Create a Kontakt Sample Instrument
3 Steps to Sell Game Music Packs Online
How Much I Earn Each Month as a Music Composer (+Free Budget)
How I Organize My Computer Files Across 6 Drives

Bonus: Case Studies How I Composed for...

I Was a Horrible Composer...
How I Composed Music for Beard Blade: Dogwood Village
How I Composed Music for Beard Blade: Maritime Melee
How I Composed Music for Beard Blade: Nighttime at the Beach
How I Composed Music for Dream Tales: Snow Village
How I Composed Music for a 2D Viking Action RPG

Bonus: Game Composer's Guide to Finding Work Online

What to Expect in this Mini-Course (+Downloads!)
Step 1: COMMIT to Exclusively Becoming a Game Composer
Step 2: DEFINE Your Ideal Game Genre
Step 3: DEVELOP Your Sales Funnel
Step 4: MARKET Your Best Music for Free
Step 5: ATTRACT Your Ideal Game Developer
Step 6: PROVIDE Consistent Value Over Time
Step 7: SELL at the Right Price
Step 8: DELIVER Exceptional Results
Step 9: FOLLOW Up with Your Previous Game Developers
Step10: CONTINUE the System
Training: Game Music Pack Building Guide
Training: Lead Magnet Creation Guide
Training: ConvertKit Email List Training
Training: Guide to Building a Game Composer Website

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Level 1: 8bit Chiptunes – Bleeps & Bloops

Level 2: 16bit – Sampling & FM Synthesis

Level 3: 32/64bit – The Rise of Live Music

Level 4: Modern Gaming – The Art of Blending Styles

Level 5: Game Genre Crash Course – The Musical Nuances of Each Game Genre

Boss Lair: Interactive Music – Integrating Middleware Into Game Engines

Bonus: How to Train for Professional Composing Speed

Bonus: How to Build DAW Templates

Bonus: How to Create a Realistic Sampled Orchestra

Bonus: Video Game Music Business

Bonus: Game Composer Lifestyle

Bonus: Interviews with Industry Pros

Bonus: Public Interviews with Steven about His Game Music Career

Bonus: Selected Live Composing Show Streams

Bonus: Student Coaching Calls with Steven

Bonus: Level Up Live with Coaching Students

Bonus: How to Compose in the Style of...

Bonus: Nerdy Game Music Technology

Bonus: Case Studies How I Composed for...

Bonus: Game Composer's Guide to Finding Work Online

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