Discord
You will find me lurking in several Discord communities. Why not drop in and say hello!! Discord communities are a fantastic way for aspiring VGM makers to get started and to learn more about the craft. The communities I frequent are supportive and friendly and a great place to get some feedback and make friends.
My regular community haunts are....
If you want to listen to heaps of VGM and get into making covers and original VGM inspired music...
Do you love listening to Video Game Music, or creating your own covers and original music inspired by your favourite games? If so, we have a Discord server dedicated to VGM enjoyment in all it forms. Its a safe, supportive space open to all. We have regular music making challenges, discussions around gaming and music making, and regular group music listening sessions. We think you'll enjoy lounging in our friendly space.
Check it out!!
Role: Owner
If you want to go deeper into creating your own original VGM music...
Are you an aspiring or established composer of Video Game Music? If so there is a Discord community created just for you. Join us to learn and talk about music creation for video games, join in the Game of Bands friendly challenges, and get involved in the 200 Songs project and other collaborative fun. 200 Songs = We are building a music making collective to turn our hobbies and passions into real world assets for the gaming developer community. Join us!
Check it out!!
Role: Admin
If you want to take your VGM covers to the next level...
Pixel Mixers
The Pixel Mixers community is a place where VGM (Video Game Music) Cover artists can come together to celebrate their favourite series' soundtracks through various means! We have monthly contests of varying themes, series-specific albums, and more fun stuff! Our community is open to musicians of all skill and experience levels, so feel free to stop by! Discord
Role: Partner
If you play an instrument and want to join a virtual orchestra to play VGM...
VVGO
Formed in March 2020, Virtual Video Game Orchestra (VVGO, "vee-vee-go") is an online volunteer-run music ensemble predicated on providing a musical performance outlet for musicians whose IRL rehearsals and performances were cancelled due to COVID-19. Led and organized by members from various video game ensembles, and with a community of hundreds of musicians from across the globe, VVGO is open to any who wish to participate regardless of instrument, skill level, or musical background. Our mission is to provide a fun and accessible virtual community of musicians from around the world through performing video game music. Discord
Role: Partner
If you love a challenge making music from samples...
Sample Pack Contest
Sample Pack Contest is a series of original music-writing contests that began in 2005, originally on VGMusic's forums and now on its own dedicated Discord server.
Users are first asked to submit sound samples, which can be anything ranging from video game noises to famous music clips to the very sounds recorded using your own mic. Then, participants create tracks using only the samples from this pack. In the end, all music is listened to and voted on to determine placing and the eventual winner.
Role: Host
If you just want to listen to awesome VGM all day...
Vivi's Nostalgic VGM
This is the new home of the 24/7 Video Game Music Livestream! (And other relaxing VGM compilations) Want to join the community and make suggestions for new music or backgrounds in the stream? Visit: https://discord.gg/dRPGA5FXH6
Role: Partner
If you want to talk music industry and the future of music...
Spirit Level (with Tim Shiel)
Spirit Level is an artist-run, artist-first initiative bought to life by Tim Shiel (whose many talents include Video Game Composer). This is a friendly, mostly Australian/NZ-based group bringing together artists who are exploring new models for music making, and new technologies and commercial models. Visit: https://discord.gg/qrXKUudUfH
Role: Admin
If you are a Youtaite or VTuber and a singer....
Chorus Battle Central
Chorus Battle Central (CBC) is here to provide the latest information on chorus battles and other events within the Youtaite & VTuber communities.
Visit: https://www.chorusbattlecentral.xyz/
Role: Partner
Here are some other interesting Composing related Discord servers.
The Composer Network
A large community of composers with an active weekly schedule of events to join, lots of practical help channels, work listings and general chat. Discord
VI Control
This is a chat server used and maintained by composers and music industry folk who value the more 'conversational' experience of instant messaging. This a place to discuss sample libraries, music technologies, industry topics, give feedback, and to generally "chill out" with like-minded composers and musicians. Discord