Trailer Percussion Event - Replay · Audio Artist Academy

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Trailer Percussion Event - Replay

Hey guys,

the replay of our Trailer Music Percussion Challenge Event is online. I hope you guys enjoy.

The video is a review session of an epic percussion challenge in the Audio Artist Academy, where participants submitted 8-bar percussion loops. The host goes through each submission, providing detailed feedback on naming conventions, arrangement techniques, and sound selection for trailer and video game music.

Key takeaways:

File Naming Matters: Always include your name in submissions to avoid missing out on opportunities.
Trailer Percussion Tips: Epic percussion should be powerful, driving, and stress-inducing, with consistent grooves and layering for impact.
Common Mistakes: Many entries lacked consistent groove energy, used orchestral percussion that lacked punch, or didn’t fully commit to trailer-style impact.
Winning Entry Insights: The top submission stood out due to its high tempo, nerve-wracking intensity, and strong groove foundation, making it ideal for trailer music.

The session also discusses tempo’s role in impact, how layering percussion samples properly creates more epic energy, and why working backward in trailer music composition helps maintain intensity. The video ends with a Q&A and closing remarks.

Would you love to participate in sessions like this on a weekly basis?

Feel free to check out my Audio Artist Rise Program.

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