If you’re designing sound for a film or game, consider how it will affect the emotions of your audience. And if you’re looking at film or playing a game, start noticing how the sound affects you.

Don’t be afraid to tell your story; it helps other people and sells your products

Marketing what you have is essential, so you can continue to do what you love doing. Paint a word picture and watch your sales jump and your audience grow.

Learning music by using more of your senses – sight, hearing, feeling – can substantially speed up your learning process. The Curwen or Kodaly Hand Methods are fantastic learning tools.

Honesty wins out when you show your talent to the world. And people respond to that honesty when it touches them

Picking a good studio is crucial if you want to promote your music to artists and publishers, or if you want to give your own music the best chance of becoming a success.