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

<p>#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.  </p> <p>Find Star here: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/slide20xx/'>@Slide20XX</a> Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/slide20xx'>@Slide20XX</a> Spotify: <a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/32sQCnCEeq1QpfXYrKAnk6?si=TgIHp0yFTm21jebXDyFrdg'>Slide20XX</a> </p> <p>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 <a href='http://www.bit.ly/soundbizpod'>http://www.bit.ly/soundbizpod</a></p>