Meet Becca Schack

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Becca Schack. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Becca, appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?

When I was a kid growing up in the NY Hudson Valley, I imagined I could hear music as the wind rustled through the trees. All I had to do was go outside to get ideas, and then I’d come running back in to play something on the piano or sing a melody. I’ve always returned to the simple idea of going back to nature – whether being by the ocean, hiking on a trail, or just taking a walk around my neighborhood. These small moments refill my spirit and have become part of my daily routine.

Another thing that helps keep my ideas fresh is being in motion. When I was living in NYC, I’d often get inspired while walking around or riding the subway. NY is buzzing with a crazy amount of energy at all times and it’s quite different in LA since you’re always in your car, so I need to plan for movement more intentionally now – but it always helps. More often than not, I’ll be recording ideas into my phone.

I find inspiration in everything…watching films, going to look at art, playing video games, or having a conversation with a friend – all of which spark new ideas and get me out of my own head. I’m also grateful to have a wonderfully supportive creative community that lifts each other up, and it’s been a huge help along my journey.

Of course, there’s no substitute for going to work every day and putting the time in, but these are some other things I’ve found important to my creative process.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I compose and produce music for film, television, and video games, and I’m also a solo artist releasing songs under my alias, Beca.

I always knew I wanted to write music for films ever since I saw “E.T.” when I was very young and cried for hours afterward. I was also completely mesmerized by the anime film “The Fantastic Adventures of Unico.” My musical path has taken me to a lot of different places – starting out playing piano and singing when I was younger, writing songs and performing them for anyone who would listen, singing in choirs, dabbling in various instruments, and studying composition at conservatory. While living in NYC, I played in indie bands, collaborated with producers, and wrote songs for people to dance to at clubs – since dancing has always been one of my greatest joys. I loved connecting with an audience in real time. A little while after moving to LA, I started scoring and found my new happy place.

I’m always exploring new sounds and pushing my own creative boundaries in some way. I love blending orchestral and world instruments with electronics and my voice to build a unique, immersive ecosystem of sounds that takes people somewhere completely new. What excites me most is that after years of doing this work, it still feels like a dream! Music never stops surprising me…each collaboration reminds me why I fell in love with it in the first place. Every project teaches me something and keeps me growing, both creatively and personally. The process is fun, challenging, and rewarding. I aim to tell each character’s story in a way that feels honest and authentic while supporting the narrative and bringing my own unique sonic perspective. I also love creating music just for myself, which feeds my soul.

Most recently, I wrote and premiered a piece for string quintet and voice, which got me performing for the first time in a while – and that was both scary in the best way possible and so much fun! I also had my first AAA title release, contributing music to the video game CAPCOM Fighting Collection 2, which was truly thrilling to be part of.

Lately I’ve been working on a bunch of new projects, and I’m excited to talk about them more soon when the time comes!

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, I think the most important qualities I’ve learned along the way are curiosity, enthusiasm, and resilience.

Curiosity, because the more I learn or research something, the better I become at it. When I was growing up, I picked up different instruments, played in ensembles, and went to tons of concerts to absorb everything I could about music. My broad interests in styles and genres helped shape the skills I use now as a composer. My advice would be to stay open, try things that scare you a little, and never stop learning.

Enthusiasm, because music is exciting! Collaboration is exciting! The more enthusiastic I am when starting a new project, the more that energy spreads; it’s so rewarding to work with filmmakers, producers, game developers, and artists who bring positive energy. My advice would be to lead with joy and curiosity – it’s amazing how much easier things flow when you’re genuinely excited about what you’re creating.

And resilience, because rejection is real, and not everyone is going to get what you do – and that’s okay. As long as I keep showing up for my craft (and remembering to practice good self-care!), the right people will find me, and I’ll find them. And we’ll do awesome things together!

How would you describe your ideal client?

My ideal clients/collaborators are filmmakers, producers, and game developers who have a strong vision, are telling meaningful stories, and see music as an essential part of the process. I love getting involved early on, when ideas are still forming, so I can start developing themes during production or even pre-production. I’m open to all kinds of stories and projects, and often find myself drawn to those with a sense of wonder and otherworldly or fantastical elements… anything where I can build new worlds musically. I love when there’s mutual trust and open communication, and when people are excited to experiment and push creative boundaries together. Those kinds of partnerships are always so fulfilling and often lead to magical results.

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