Career Advice

Freelancing as a video game composer or sound designer has never been easy.

Below you will find useful tips, tools, and inspiration to help you achieve your goals.

Ben Gallagher

Get What You Want AND Make Your Clients Happy: The Magic of Win-Win Scenarios

Tired of feeling like you're constantly battling your clients to get what you want? Negotiate a win-win and make real magic happen!

Ben Gallagher

Resolution Revolution: 5 Tips for Creating and Sticking to Your Game Audio Goals

Ready to upgrade your audio career this year? Check out my top five tips for creating and sticking to your game audio resolutions.

Ben Gallagher

My Top 5 Tips for Game Audio Sound Designers & Composers

I'm always on the lookout for nuggets of wisdom that might give me an edge in my career. Today, I'll share some of my favorites with you!

Ben Gallagher

What the World of Finance Can Teach Us About Game Audio Success

How does time-honored investment advice apply to your game audio career? I'm glad you asked!

Ben Gallagher

Top Tips for Game Audio Students

Are you studying game audio and want some tips to help you get the most of your education? This article is for you!

Ben Gallagher

Should You Ever Do "FREE" Game Audio Work?

Opinions couldn't be more divided and debates over "free work" can get pretty heated. Is doing unpaid game work good or bad? Find out here.

Ben Gallagher

The 10 Commandments of Game Audio Freelancing

While they haven't yet been chiseled into stone, these are what I believe to be "The 10 Commandments of Game Audio Freelancing!"

Ben Gallagher

Two Heads Are Better Than One - Accelerate Your Audio Career with a Mastermind Group

Learn a fantastic and free way to give and receive the kind of support that can skyrocket your career and help you build a powerful network.