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Speaking

Do you have an audience that's hungry for authentic and candid discussions about music career building, DAW-based music making, or video game music? If so, I'd love to come speak with them. I'm passionate about demystifying the process behind building a career in music. Let's talk finances. Let's talk sustainability. Let's talking building artistry.

"ZW's presentation was informative, well spoken, and engaging. I learned a lot and had a great time listening to his talk."

"Absolute tone-setting presentation for the audio community."

-GDC 2023 audience feedback

Scheduling

I'd love to come speak to your studio, class, conference attendees or professional development group. I'm available for in-person or virtual meetings. Please, connect with me using the button below to discuss schedule and logistics.

My speaking experience

Building Audio Careers, Together 2023

Lecture | Game Developers Conference

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Fostering Student Engagement 2023

Faculty Training | Point Blank Music School

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Composer Sports: Re-Writing the Music of Super 2022 Mario Bros. Live!
Panel | PAX West

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Self-Sampling as Thematic Development 2022

Masterclass | Illinois State University

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The Work I Do as a Game Composer 2022

Lecture | Illinois Valley Community College

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Sustainable Freelancing in Audio 2021

Guest Speaker | Edmonds College

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My Life as a Video Game Composer: A Too Early Career 2022 Retrospective

Lecture | Illinois State University

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Mastering the Social Media Mix: Social Media as 2021 Creative Practice
Lecture | American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers

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The Best Video Game Music Ever 2021

Panel | PAX West

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Video Game Music Jeopardy! 2021

Panel | PAX West

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Colleagues not Competition: Building Community Centered Careers 2021

Panel | PAX West

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Demystifying Game Audio 2020

Panel | Florida Atlantic University

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