The basics and more are handled. The questions I have now are different.
I'm Bastian Gerner aka The Foley Teacher, a Foley artist and sound designer with 15+ years in the field and credits on over 100 films, TV series, and AAA games including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Assassin's Creed. I run my own Foley studio, I teach inside my own Foley Guild, I post online across multiple platforms.
Do I stay solo and double down on teaching, or build a studio with employees? How do you actually land a AAA client as a freelancer - not as staff? How do other established Foley artists and sound designers structure the next stage of their careers? Who's built something I haven't, and what did it cost them to get there?
Pro Audio Secrets is the conversation I have with people whose answers I want.
My guests are Foley artists, sound designers, and audio professionals who are further along than me on a path I'm interested in - or working at my level in a direction I haven't taken yet. Some are solo operators with sharp businesses or higher ups in huge firms. Some have built boutique studios with full teams. Others have turned their craft into platforms like communities, courses, content in general and built second income streams that rival their client work.
What we talk about: The strategic decisions that shape a long career in film, TV, and game audio. Solo vs. studio. Direct client acquisition at the top of the market. Teaching, content, community: when they are a distraction and when they are a multiplier. The trade-offs nobody talks about publicly.
Less "how I got started." More "what I'd do differently with everything I know now."
If you're a working professional thinking about your next move, not your first one, you're in the right place. And if you're earlier in your journey but ready to think strategically from day one instead of figuring it out the slow way: even better.
Follow the show if you're working in audio and asking the same questions I am.
New episodes monthly.
Welcome to Pro Audio Secrets!
🎧 What does it really take to build a long-term career in sound, lead a team, and still stay passionate after more than two decades in the industry? In this episode, I sit down with Alejandro Jaramillo, CEO of Amniotica Sound Studios in Bogotá, to talk about entrepreneurship, team culture, client red flags, and the mindset it takes to keep growing in audio.
🔊 In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why passion and consistency matter more than quick wins
✅ What Alejandro looks for when building a strong audio team
✅ Why being easy to work with can open more doors than gear or credentials
✅ How long-term relationships help studios grow project by project
✅ Why ethics, curiosity, and attitude matter so much in sound
✅ How Alejandro thinks about clients, collaboration, and creative standards
🚀 Want to Build a Career in Game Audio & Sound Design?
You’re in the right place! I’m Bastian Gerner, aka The Foley Teacher, and a Senior Foley Artist with 15+ years of experience in AAA game audio, film, and TV.
9 Jun 2026
Inside Game Audio & Mentorship Culture
Welcome to Pro Audio Secrets!
🎧 In this episode, I talk with Andrew Corbitt, a game audio veteran who worked on titles like God of War, Spider-Man, and many more.
We go deep into what people don’t see on YouTube: long learning curves, years of freelancing, why community matters, and why mentorship is still the fastest way in.
If you want to work in game audio, or you’re stuck between film and games, this episode will reset your expectations.
🔊 In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why mentorship and community are key to breaking into game audio
✅ How to grow from musician to full-time sound designer
✅ What every beginner should focus on in 2025 and what to ignore
✅ The truth about “toxic” industry narratives and real career pacing
✅ How passion and persistence translate into long-term success
✅ Why the next generation must rebuild the apprenticeship culture
🚀 Want to Build a Career in Game Audio & Sound Design?
You’re in the right place! I’m Bastian Gerner, aka The Foley Teacher, and a Senior Foley Artist with 15+ years of experience in AAA game audio, film, and TV.
8 Jun 2026
How Careers in Game Audio Really Happen
Welcome to Pro Audio Secrets!
🎧 In this episode, I sit down with Akash Thakkar, game sound designer, educator, and one of the most influential voices in game audio today.
We talk about the parts of the industry that don’t show up in portfolios: trust, visibility, patience, and why relationships matter more than credentials.
If you’re trying to break into game audio, pivot from another field, or figure out why “doing everything right” still doesn’t seem to work, this conversation will recalibrate how you think about your career.
🔊 In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why demo reels matter far less than people think
✅ How trust and human connection actually lead to work
✅ What hiring decisions really look like behind the scenes
✅ Why consistency beats talent in the long run
✅ How education, visibility, and side projects compound over time
✅ Why recording your own sounds still makes a difference
✅ What it means to find your niche in game audio
🚀 Want to Build a Career in Game Audio & Sound Design?
You’re in the right place! I’m Bastian Gerner, aka The Foley Teacher, and a Senior Foley Artist with 15+ years of experience in AAA game audio, film, and TV.
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