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Sound Business with Akash Thakkar

Akash Thakkar
Sound Design
Game Audio
Networking
Music Composition
Freelancing
Foley Art
The Bear
Mantra-Based Music
Video Games
Audio Design
Video Game Industry
Creative Process
Client Management
Radhika Vekaria
Dialogue Editing
Ubisoft
Classical Music
Career Transition
Pricing Strategies
Warriors Of Light

Akash Thakkar interviews successful audio professionals from every corner of the music and sound industries. From educators, performers, pop stars, game audio professionals, voice actors, composers, sound designers, plug-in designers, audio programmers, and everything in between, we dive deep into the business and mindset skills it takes to ”make it” in the worlds of music and sound.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded5 years ago
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#93: My guest today is Virginia Leo, who is a composer, sound designer, and pianist based out of Austin, Texas.

Virginia has worked on projects like Wobbly Life, had her work played by orchestras around the US, and is most known for her work on the ... more

#92: My guest today is Kevin Senzaki, who is a sound supervisor and sound designer based in Los Angeles. He has an incredibly diverse background starting first as a visual artists but then transitioned into sound during his college days. He got his c... more

#91: My guest today is Beatrix Moersch, sound designer based out of Montreal, Canada. She has worked on projects including Dead By Daylight, Gears 5: Hivebusters, Museum of Symmetry, Stories: The Path of Destinies, and is currently the audio lead at ... more

#90: My guest today is Noa Beazley, who is a composer and music educator baed out of Boston, Massachusetts. She has composed for projects like Protodroid DeLTA, A Token War, and Phosfi working across a huge variety of genres all the way to dark folk ... more

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Recent Guests

Virginia Leo
Composer, sound designer, and pianist based in Austin, Texas
Independent / Team Terrible (collaborator on The Baby In Yellow)
Episode: Building a Composing Career from Game Jams with Virginia Leo
Kevin Senzaki
Sound supervisor and sound designer based in Los Angeles
Episode: Working Across Film, TV, Games, and Youtube with Kevin Senzaki
Beatrix Moersch
Video game sound designer and audio lead at Don't Nod Montreal.
Don't Nod Montreal
Episode: From Indie Freelance to full-time AAA Sound Design with Beatrix Moersch
Noa Beazley
Composer and music educator based out of Boston, Massachusetts. She has composed for projects such as Photodroid Delta and A Token War.
Berklee College of Music
Episode: Teaching, Composing, and Organizing Community with Noa Beazley
Alejandro Pérez Heinze
Composer, flamenco guitarist, audio engineer, and audio educator based in Mexico
Episode: Finding your Uniqueness with Alejandro Pérez Heinze
Venus Theory
Music producer and YouTuber known for lush electronic music and the soundtrack for Avowed.
Independent (YouTube)
Episode: From YouTube to Composing for AAA Games with Venus Theory
Jamie Brindle
Freelancer and consultant helping others across industries with aspects such as pricing and client management.
Episode: How to Freelance in 2025 with Jamie Brindle
Alexander Brandon
Game audio designer with a career spanning early video games to current projects, known for contributions to titles like Unreal and Deus Ex.
Funky Rustic
Episode: Building the Blueprint of Game Audio with Alexander Brandon
Radhika Vekaria
A musician and recording artist known for her album 'Warriors of Light', recently nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age Ambient and Chant category.
Episode: Building a Career in New Age Music with Radhika Vekaria

Host

Akash Thakkar
Host of Sound Business

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • brass for days

    Love it! Please never change this podcast!! Unless you want to… I’m not your boss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phoebe Plus Ultra
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing!

    I would rate this podcast a D for “delightful.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lamthern
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it!

    I highly recommend this podcast! It is entertaining and inspirational, even to those who don’t work in the music industry. Six seasons and a movie!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katmeeps
    United States5 years ago
  • Sound Biz

    I didn’t know what “sound” was before listening to this podcast! 5 stars. Also the host “sounds” super hot. I regret nothing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Selvog
    United States5 years ago
  • Hey sailor

    Pop-pop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Effywastaken
    United States5 years ago

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Broad guest roster keeps it fresh and actionable.
Thoughtful, practical, and speaker-level insights for audio pros.
Great for freelancers seeking real-world guidance and mindset shifts.
The host asks focused questions that surface scalable career advice.

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Building a Composing Career from Game Jams with Virginia Leo
Q: How did you approach joining The Baby In Yellow team and what kept you there after the initial for-hire work?
I was honest about why they kept contacting me and learned that it was our shared creative vision that mattered, not just my past experience; this realization helped me stay engaged and grow with the project.
Building a Composing Career from Game Jams with Virginia Leo
Q: What sparked your shift to game audio and your early mindset going into your first game jam?
Even though I had little experience, my passion for games and the drive to network pushed me to participate; the experience taught me that being proactive and open to learning is more important than technical mastery at the outset.
Working Across Film, TV, Games, and Youtube with Kevin Senzaki
Q: What's your approach to learning new tools or techniques—do you formalize it or let it come from projects?
Learning typically comes from working on projects. I try to maintain a strong grounding in fundamentals and use ongoing projects as a catalyst to pick up new skills, whether it's a new plugin, a new workflow, or a newer medium like documentary work or games.
From Indie Freelance to full-time AAA Sound Design with Beatrix Moersch
Q: What do I do if I'm not getting hired?
Focus on gaining practical experience, network within the industry, and enhance your skills with tools like WISE.
Teaching, Composing, and Organizing Community with Noa Beazley
Q: What do you tell students who are feeling discouraged?
She advises that students should continue working consistently on their skills and be open to networking opportunities, as the long-term effort will yield results.

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What is Sound Business with Akash Thakkar about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show that centers on the business, craft, and career strategies of sound and music professionals across games, film, TV, and digital media. Episodes typically feature seasoned composers, sound designers, and freelancers who share actionable advice on breaking into the industry, building client networks, navigating freelancing, and managing multi-project workflows. Notable threads include indie-to-AAA transitions, cross-media opportunities, and the psychology of success, with guests offering practical tips, personal stories, and strategic mindset shifts that help listeners grow their own sound or music careers. The format often blends career guidance with deep dives into technique, collaboration, and industry evolution, making it useful fo... more

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Recent guests on Sound Business with Akash Thakkar include:

1. Virginia Leo
2. Kevin Senzaki
3. Beatrix Moersch
4. Noa Beazley
5. Alejandro Pérez Heinze
6. Venus Theory
7. Jamie Brindle
8. Alexander Brandon

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