Introduction to Game Audio Design & Implementation

From 67.25 C$ /h

Audio Design Principles: Dive into the principles of sound design for games, including creating immersive soundscapes, foley, and audio effects.

Middleware Integration: Gain an understanding of using industry-standard middleware tools like Wwise and FMOD for adaptive audio design. Learn how to create dynamic and interactive audio experiences.
Game Engine Implementation: Learn the techniques of integrating audio into game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine. Understand the workflows and scripting needed to bring your audio to life in a game environment.

Why Choose This Course?
One-on-One Instruction: Receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Practical Projects: Work on projects and scenarios to build a portfolio of game audio work.

Who Should Enroll?
Aspiring sound designers and composers looking to gain an understanding of game audio.
Game developers want to explore audio implementation.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop able to run a DAW (Reaper/Audacity) and Middleware (FMOD) and a Game Engine (Unreal).
If the session is remote, then have a computer that can run these applications (they are all free to use).
If the session is remote, while it is not essential, it is extremely helpful to have at least a microphone to be able to communicate.
Ensure you bring a notebook or use a note-taking platform such as Google Doc.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Accomplished sound designer and multidisciplinary technical artist with extensive experience in curriculum development, program leadership, and industry engagement. As Co-Director at Spinn Creative and Course/Module Leader across institutions, I've developed innovative curriculum content for various degree programs while managing creative projects and client relations. Certified Wwise Trainer and Pro Tools User with advanced proficiency in middleware, game engines (Unreal, Unity), and virtual production tools (Maya, Logic, Ableton). Skilled in project management, Agile methodologies, and effective communication. Passionate about R&D, music, science, and technology, I bring a wealth of practical knowledge and industry insights to my teaching, ensuring students receive cutting-edge, relevant education in sound design and technical artistry.

Education

Masters In Sound for Games & Apps - University of St Mark & St John/dBs Music
Jasz has a deep understanding of the technical aspects of sound design, game engines, and visual scripting, which they adeptly incorporate into their teaching. This technical proficiency allows them to provide students with hands-on, practical experiences that are crucial for understanding complex concepts. Their workshops and tutorials are characterised by clear communication, detailed explanations, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Experience / Qualifications

Higher Education Lecturer and Programme Lead since 2019
In addition to their technical skills, Jasz is known for their reliability and professionalism. They maintain accurate records, oversee inventories, and ensure the smooth operation of academic programs. Their dedication to health and safety compliance further enhances the learning experience, providing a secure and supportive environment for all students.

Jasz's passion for music and the arts is evident in their enthusiastic and energetic teaching style. They are committed to customizing lesson plans to fit each student's unique needs and goals, fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment. Jasz's ability to quickly adapt to new software and technologies ensures that their teaching remains current and relevant.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Video games

Sound (music)

Computer generated music

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Ableton Live for Electronic Music Production and Sound Design

78.78 C$ /h

Dive into the exciting world of digital music creation with our beginner’s course in Ableton Live! Perfect for those just starting their music production journey, this class will guide you through the essentials of using one of the industry’s leading Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Whether you’re an aspiring producer, DJ, or simply curious about crafting your own beats, this course is designed to ignite your creativity and provide a solid foundation.

You’ll start by familiarising yourself with the Ableton Live interface, learning how to navigate its intuitive layout and essential tools. Key topics include understanding audio and MIDI tracks, arranging clips, and using the Session and Arrangement Views effectively. We’ll explore the basics of sound design, sampling, and working with virtual instruments, enabling you to create your own unique sounds.

As the course progresses, you’ll gain hands-on experience in constructing drum patterns, layering melodies, and applying effects to polish your tracks. You’ll also learn basic mixing techniques to give your music a professional edge.

By the end of the classes, you’ll have created your own original track, ready to share with friends or build upon further. With supportive instruction and plenty of practice, this beginner's course will empower you to unleash your musical potential. Start your journey into music production with Ableton Live today!

App

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< Learning Piano is not merely about playing the piano >

Before starting to learn the piano, it’s essential to recognize that :

'' What we are actually learning is "Music", but not only "Piano". ''

The goal of learning any instrument is to acquire the language of music, enabling us to express ourselves and enjoy music with others. Playing the piano is for creating beautiful sounds, not really for developing finger speed or strength. That’s the function of gym.

< Music is like cooking >

When we cook, to make roast beef tender, of course, it’s nice to have a tender heart, but without knowing how to control the temperature, the roast beef won’t become tender merely by our tender heart.

By only adding salt, the dish won’t be sweet. Similarly, simply playing or writing a C major triad chord won’t convey a sorrowful feeling.

To create the feeling we want, no matter how much sentiment we have in our hearts, to convey it via music, it needs to be translated into the language which the piano can understand, which means, how we press and lift the keys and pedals. Similarly, when we compose, it needs to be transferred into chords, and notes we write.

< Difference between an audience and a musician >

There is a common belief that a musician can make music with sentiment or feeling. While it’s partially true, the most essential thing is knowing ‘’How’’ to create the sound that conveys the feeling we want, rather than merely knowing ‘’What’' feeling we want to convey.

The understanding of the mechanism behind music is essential, as cooking, and that is the difference between an audience and a musician. As an audience, one can simply feel the music. Like a chief who knows how to create a specific flavor to convey, a musician knows how to create the sound which can convey the feeling we want. While knowing which feeling we want is great, it’s merely the first step. Your emotions are not too different from Chopin, Beethoven, Adele or Taylor Swift, otherwise, they can’t resonate with you. But they know how to create the sound that conveys the feeling they want to their audience.

< Course Content >

I consider my course to be a form of "Music Consultation" because it contains a wide range of subjects that are essential to a professional musician. While we focus on piano playing, there are also music theory, music history, instrument construction, ergonomics for performers, analysis of composer styles, composition, arrangement, recording, MIDI, computer music, the physics of sound, and more.
In avoid of confusion, let’s still call my course as "Piano Course”.

< Duration >

For each course, I will reserve at least 70 minutes in my schedule for you, including 60 minutes of class time and an additional 10 minutes for discussion and any questions you may have. This will ensure that your courses are not rushed by the next student. This ensures that there is enough time for you to solve your piano and music problems.

< Recording >

I highly encourage my students to record their progress. This can provide an objective standard for comparison and help you analyze your playing precisely. In my nine years of experience teaching music, I've found many students, including those advanced, already play certain sections very well, while other sections may not be not well enough. But they still try to improving those fine sections, while not aware of those weak sections.
Without an objective reference, it’s hard to distribute our effort precisely. This can lead to not only unstable performance, but also practicing without a precise goal can easily reduce enthusiasm. Recording your results and comparing them with those recordings you like on YouTube or Spotify can be an effective way to analyze your playing and set precise goals.

If you have a digital piano, I can help you produce a video of your performance for each session. This can be a tangible record of your efforts and you can share it with your friends and family via YouTube or other platforms.

Camille

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Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

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Turkish reed flute is an essential instrument of Turkish Classcial Music. It has a deep and dense culture dating from 13. century around. If you want to learn about how to perform it you first need a teacher educated by masters on this field. As of many teachers you can find online but you make sure that not every tutor meets with traditional style.
Solfege and method are inseperable parts of the lessons. So for beginners and intermediate students must follow a compotent tutor to learn about the way of classic form.

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Hii, I'm a Professional Music Tutor. I teach Hindustani Classical Music Vocal and Music Therapy Which improves vocal cords and Singing Voice and also teaches Bollywood songs,Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Light Classical Music etc. I have 7 years teaching experience in online platform. My Bachelor's & Master's degree has completed in Hindustani Classical Music Vocal. I teach all ages students. From Beginners to Advanced Level. Interested students contact me.

Teaching method: My teaching method is very simple. I start with the pronunciation of 'SA' by getting you accustomed to Tanpura, eventually moving to other swaras. Then go Music Therapy Which improves vocal cords and singing voice. Then go advanced training Hindustani Classical Music Singing With Rhythm and Taal session and Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Light Classical Music, Bollywood songs etc. that's students choice. I have designed a very simple customized syllabus, which should meet the expectations of any beginner to advanced and Professional level singers.

Thanks,

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Welcome to my song writing session, within these sessions you will learn

1. How to structure a song
2. How to think of topics to write a song
3. Finding and creating music to match song ideas
4. How to put words and rhymes together

My tutoring sessions are very relaxed and easy going my first approach when starting out in the sessions is finding out about my students personality and what topics they like and means the most to them, after that we will write down all the ideas they come up with and build from there until we have a finished song.I can teach a various genres of song writing techniques for example Hip Hop, Grime R&B Gospel, Soul and many more

Looking forward to teaching you
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Discover a simple, modern, and motivating approach to the piano, accessible to everyone—whether you're a complete beginner or simply want to get back into playing.
With Piano for All, you will progress quickly thanks to a clear, lively method adapted to your level.
In just a few weeks, you will be able to play your first pieces and gain confidence in your playing.

Here, there's no pressure: just the pleasure of moving forward step by step, at your own pace, in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.

Because it's never too early — or too late — to make your fingers sing on the keyboard. 🎶

Elite

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To introduce kids (ages 8 and above) to the world of e-sports through gameplay mechanics, team-based strategy, content creation, and tournament planning—while developing discipline, communication, and digital literacy in a fun and structured way.
Course Summary
What e-sports is and how it became popular globally

Differences between traditional sports and e-sports

Game genres: FPS, MOBA, Battle Royale

Core mechanics: movement, aim, abilities, timing

Streaming basics, shoutcasting, and content tools (OBS, etc.)

Making highlight videos and personal branding

E-sports business: revenue, careers, sponsorships

Tournament planning and formats

Jeff

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Let's look at how you are playing and talk about how you feel about what you are doing with your music. I will help you find alternatives in many dimensions of technique and explore with you extended techniques and physical applications to individualize, clarify and amply your talents. And I don't mean "effects pedals" or plugins, although I can go in this direction too. The focus of my instruction moreover is on intention, sound projection and expression, the mind, the breathing body, listening and clean use of the hands. Concerning my availability: generally I am able to meet anytime between 10 am and 20 pm in my time zone. So don't worry about the availability schedule provide fro you here. Let's just find out when we are mutually available. I can meet online or if you live in Poznan, Poland, we can meet at my studio or, in some cases, I may be able to come to you, although my fee goes up when I have to travel.

Emma

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Studying music can be a great joy and source of profound fulfillment, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Learning how to balance workloads, develop practice habits that actually work for you, and also trying to avoid falling into the trap of comparing yourself to other artists can feel like an insurmountable task. Music also tends to lead the musician into perfectionism, and a feeling that no matter what you do, you're never really measuring up.

I am in the last semester of a Masters program in Vocal Performance. Throughout the 7 years I have studied voice academically throughout my Associates degree, Bachelors degree, and now my Masters degree, I've had to learn how to develop a more holistic approach towards my music studies, and strengthen my relationship to myself and my voice. In this class, I will share everything that I've learned in my journey, and tips on how to approach practice in a way that feels manageable, and yes, even enjoyable! We will discuss how to develop a mindset that can work FOR you, not against you. By the end of this class, I guarantee that you will feel happier as a musician, you will have a handle on how to structure practice sessions and tailor them to your specific needs, and you will feel confident as a musician, and perhaps also as a person.

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Stop just playing games and start building them! This course is a hands-on introduction to game development using Unity, the industry-standard engine behind hits like Among Us, Pokémon GO, and Hollow Knight.

Over the course of this class, you will learn the fundamentals of game design and programming. We will move from navigating the Unity interface to writing actual C# code to bring characters to life. By the end of the course, every student will have built a fully functional 2D or 3D game to share with friends.

What You Will Learn:

The Unity Engine: Mastering the interface, Scene view, and Game view.

C# Programming: The basics of coding logic (variables, loops, and functions) specifically for games.

Physics & Collisions: How to make things jump, fall, crash, and bounce.

Level Design: Building immersive worlds using tilemaps and 3D terrain.

UI & Polish: Adding scoreboards, health bars, sound effects, and menus.

Prerequisites: No prior game development experience is required. Basic computer literacy is necessary.

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This class introduces the core concepts of film scoring and how music shapes story, emotion, and narrative in film and television. Students will learn how to support and move images through music, exploring timing, mood, theme, and structure. Lessons are tailored to each student’s interests and level, from complete beginners to advanced composers, and can focus on electronic, orchestral, or hybrid approaches.

The course also includes analysis and deconstruction of existing film scores to understand compositional techniques and storytelling strategies. Students will learn how to set up and optimize their digital audio workstation for film scoring, define personal creative goals, and work with industry-standard orchestral sample libraries and synthesizers such as Spitfire Audio, Orchestral Tools, and Cinematic Studio Series. Films with sound design and no music can be provided for hands-on scoring exercises, enabling practical experience working directly to picture.

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My lessons focus on creating bass-heavy music with a strong emphasis on rhythm, groove, and impact. We'll work in-depth with 808s, drums, and sound design, so you'll learn how to create powerful low-end that truly works in the mix. I'll share my signature sound and approach, developed through years of industry experience, and teach you how to translate this into a unique sound that suits you as a producer.

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I am a passionate violinist with experience in ensembles, orchestras, and solo performances. For me, music means expression, connection, and growth. In my lessons, I want to share this joy, address each student's individual needs, and help them develop their technique, sound, and musicality with enthusiasm.

My lessons are aimed at beginners and advanced students who want to deepen their technique, musicality, and expressiveness. I place great emphasis on sound quality, intonation, posture, and musical understanding. Each lesson is individually tailored – with patience, structure, and inspiration. The goal is to awaken a joy of making music and foster personal growth.

Do you want to produce your tracks without getting lost in the technical details? I'll teach you Cubase and DAW software the way I learned it myself: without music theory, but with method and creativity.

The goal is not to apply formulas, but to develop a working method adapted to each project. This may involve analyzing a piece in progress, resolving technical or creative blocks, optimizing sound, or even organizing a Cubase session.

I offer concrete tools, attentive listening, and precise support to move your musical project forward in the right direction.

About the course:

Composition & Arrangement
Musical structure & storytelling: learning to build solid and coherent pieces (intro, bridges, choruses, etc.).

Creating guitar riffs and harmonies: rhythmic, melodic and stylistic work according to your level.

Text writing & vocal placement: rhythm, phrasing, accuracy of intentions.

Organization in the DAW (Cubase): clear structure, tempo, grids, dynamics.

Art direction & atmospheres: defining a unique and coherent sound universe, from the riff to the background texture.

Pre-production & Sound Design
Effective session preparation: choice of tools, sounds, project organization.

Custom guitar/bass sound creation: virtual amps, IRs, custom effects chains.

Modern recording techniques: layering, harmonies, double-tracking, multiple takes.

Sound sculpture & textures: asserting the personality of each instrument.

Integration of atmospheres and textures: cinematic, orchestral or electronic textures.

Advanced sound design: modulations, automation, unconventional effects.

Recording & Editing
Effective voice recording: artistic direction, placement, interpretation.

Fast & clean editing: assembly, alignment, natural corrections.

Collaboration & Communication
Knowing how to work with other musicians: conveying ideas, communicating with a mixer or sound engineer, maintaining an overall vision.

Mixing & Finalization
Clear and productive session organization: routing, buses, colors, naming.

Using the main mixing tools:

Compression: dynamic management

EQ: Frequency balance

Delay & Reverb: space and depth

Limiting: level control

Special FX (ring mods, filters, etc.): to go further with the texture

Export preparation: stereo, stems, separate tracks, formats suitable for mixing or mastering.

In summary
The goal is not to follow a fixed method, but to make concrete progress on a real musical project, regardless of the starting level.
The idea is to start with a desire, a sound, a riff, a feeling... and turn it into a solid, inspired, controlled piece.

This is what I have been doing for twenty years, and what I pass on here with rigor.

Online lessons are available. Cubase is recommended but not required. You can work with other DAWs or directly with stems/audio files as needed.