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This is what happens when you learn to write and produce music to picture!

Reminiscing on the time we worked with great artists, songwriters and music producers out in Nova Scotia to create tracks to various scenes from films and commercials. Practicing "scoring to picture" can sharpen skills to work with creative music teams for a large amount of roles in media.

Practical application goes farther than just listening to the pros because we know at the heart of it, every creator loves "doing it" to learn exactly how it's done!

Check out any of our practical application based courses to sharpen your skills for real world opportunities!

**Link in bio by @thehookscl

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Interested in making music for video games but not sure where to start? That’s exactly what Music Production for Interactive Media is for!

We’re spending 3 weeks getting hands-on with game music, interactive storytelling, musical pacing, creative workflows and more — and actually CREATING along the way.

👉 Swipe right for all the details!

Ready to jump in? Register at THEHOOKANDCO.COM/SCL

— and feel free to DM me if you have any questions!

#GameAudio #VideoGameMusic #MusicProduction #VGM #CreativeCareers by @thehookscl

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This September, we’re getting HANDS-ON with Music Production for Interactive Media (MPIM) — a beginner-friendly program designed for musicians and creators who want to start exploring the world of game audio!

PLEASE NOTE: You DO NOT need previous game-audio experience to enroll in this course!!

Over the three weeks, we’ll dig into things like:

🎵 Writing music for video games & interactive media
🎮 Understanding game scenes and musical pacing
🔄 Creating music that responds to gameplay
🌎 Building immersive musical environments
🎛️ Interactive-media production workflows
📁 Portfolio-building strategies
💡 Industry terminology & best practices

And most importantly — you’ll actually CREATE; this isn’t just sitting around listening to somebody talk about game music.

📅 September 21 – October 8, 2026
🕕 6–9 PM | Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Beginner Course: $249 CAD

For anyone who wants to go further, there’s also the $699 Career Pathway Bundle, which continues into portfolio development and advanced sync music production training.

If you’re a musician, producer, composer, or creative who has been looking at the game industry thinking…

“I’d love to do this, but I have no idea where to start.”

THIS is your starting point.
Ready to take the first step?

Register at THEHOOKANDCO.COM/SCL or DM me “CREATE” for more details!

#GameAudio #VideoGameMusic #MusicProduction #GameMusic #VGM by @thehookscl

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Often we address what creatives need but rarely do we address what we're carrying.

We spend so much time talking about what creatives **need**.

More funding. More opportunities. More resources. More mentorship. More support.

But how often do we stop and ask:

**What are we carrying?**

The pressure. The uncertainty. The self-doubt. The expectations. The rejection. The fear of falling behind. The weight of becoming who we’re trying to become while still figuring out who we are.

**The Circle – Building From Within** was created to make space for those conversations.

A place to be honest about what we're carrying, connect with others who understand, and explore what it means to build the relationships and communities that help us become who we want to be.

✨ **Our next Circle:**
**Monday, September 28th**
📍 OBJX Studios
🕡 Doors open: 6:30 PM
🕖 Conversation: 7:00–9:00 PM
☕ Light refreshments provided

### **Becoming Who You Want to Be In Finding & Creating Your Circle**

Who we become is often shaped by who we surround ourselves with. So what happens when we intentionally create a circle that supports the person we're becoming — not just the person we are today?

Come as you are. Bring your questions, your experiences, your perspective — and maybe even some of what you've been carrying.

**The Circle is open. Come sit with us.**

#TheCircle #BuildingFromWithin by @thehookscl

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Tech has been used to help make music but are you using your music to help tech reach audiences?

Oh the places you hear music but rarely think to consider that your music fits OR more importantly that you could build catalog solely for these areas or markets.

Did you know Pepsi owns Quaker Oats? I say that because Pepsi doesn't appeal to the breakfast crowd like it does lunch or dinner but found a way to have a product in it's "catalog" that it could cover the area it knew Pepsi couldn't do alone. This is a great example of building catalog for something other than your audience while still being you and sustainably doing what you love in new creative ways.

Check out @thehookscl for workshops and development that cater to outside the box skill development. Think sync licensing, sound design and music production for video games, commercials and trailers. It's time there is finally a space that focuses of how to creatively live sustainbable all at Sustainable Creative Living! 🎯 by @thehookscl

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It's time to turn your artist development into career development.

Having talent is one thing. Knowing what to do with it is another. Turning music into a living is possible when you know how to apply it.

At Sustainable Creative Living, we don't try to make you fit in the box. We help you get out of the box and into spaces where real opportunity exists.

Check out our courses today to see how you can truly make a career doing what you love.

🔗 Link in bio.

#careergoals #musicproducer #musicartist #synclicensing by @thehookscl

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Escapism to simpler times. Block out the noise. Feel like a kid again. Why do you game? 👀

Reposted from @therealsmilez by @thehookscl

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What if the next game someone plays features music you created? 🎮🎼

The global video game industry is an absolute entertainment behemoth, valued at approximately up to $577.91 billion worldwide in 2026 and actively played by 3.7 billion people. This massive player base means that nearly 45% to 60% of the entire global population engages in video games, completely eclipsing the global film and music industries combined.

The demand for game audio professionals continues to grow and this is your opportunity to learn from industry experts in a hands-on environment designed specifically for beginners.

Whether you're a producer, composer, songwriter, or artist, MPIM Foundations will introduce you to the world of interactive music production and show you how music comes to life in video games.

👉 Are you ready to level up your career as a music producer?

Registration is now open. Link in bio.

#MusicProduction #GameAudio #InteractiveMedia #VideoGameMusic #MusicProducer Composer TorontoMusic SyncLicensing by @thehookscl

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🚨 One of our most requested programs is back!!

If you've ever wanted to create music for video games, interactive storytelling, or immersive digital experiences, this is where your journey begins.

Our Music Production for Interactive Media (MPIM) program starts August 9, and whether you're looking for a beginner course or our complete career pathway, we've got an option for you.

🎮 Swipe to see which pathway fits your goals. by @thehookscl

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It's all about your community!

Your music industry is who lives, builds and believes in your circle. Its who drives you. Who opens gates for you. Who sees where you can go and not where you are. Our dreams, our goals, our potential is baked into our network.

Get into a community that supports your skills AND your self belief! Get with Sustainable Creative Living!

#teamplayer #communityfirst #thehookscl by @thehookscl

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🎶 Meet the Experts!

The exclusive 2025 SMPA panel features some of the industry’s leading voices in publishing, licensing, and music law.

🌟 Our Panelists:
• Janet Baker: Sony Publishing
• Warren Bray: Grayson Music
• Caron Nightingale: APM Music
• Vince DeGiorgio: Cymba Publishing
• Lyndra Griffith: Griffith Law
🎤 Moderated by: Chantel Hignett from Wracket Music

✨ The conversation will dive into:
• Real-world differences in licensing across major, indie & library catalogues
• Best practices for working with publishers, rights holders & music libraries
• Key legal considerations and red flags
• Understanding licensing complexities, expectations & timelines
• Preparing training teams for real industry workflows

Don’t miss this insight-packed session! 🚀 #SMPA #MusicIndustry #MusicLicensing #PublishingPros by @thehookscl

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We're just for good people 🥰

We don't just develop skills and enrich knowledge, we create community. We're pretty certain we've all made some life long friends with this round. That's what our SMPA is all about!

✅️ It's safe to say, we understand the assignment.

#thankyouforeverything #communityfirst #togetherwegrow #synclicensing #musicforfilm #musicfortv #musicproduction #musicsupervision #syncmusic #musicindustrytips #songwritingforsync #SCL #2025SMPA by @thehookscl

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