by Marika Schanz – composer, sound explorer, accidental goblin impersonator When people ask me how I create my music packs, they sometimes imagine something mystical. Maybe I sit in a candlelit room, summon ancient spirits, and wait for the cosmic melody to descend upon me like a pigeon with excellent taste. I wish. The truth is: My process is a mix of research, organization, musical archaeology, a little chaos, and a lot of passion for helping indie devs bring their worlds t

A medieval fair, a grumpy daughter, and a melody stuck in my head: how I turned one day into music full of bagpipes, lutes, and drums.

Turn tiny melodies into full compositions by playfully testing and twisting them. Creative, funny, and practical tips to conquer musical writer’s block.