Cody Matthew Johnson is an award-winning composer and the CEO of Emperia Group. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Cody Matthew Johnson: Metal Musician to Game Audio Composer and CEO 00:07:15 - Forging Your Path in Music 00:20:42 - The Crucial Role of Passion and Identity in Creative Work 00:31:12 - Metal's Impact on Gaming Culture 00:38:35 - Managing Hate in the Digital Sphere 01:06:10 - Understanding Video Gaming's Immersive Soundscapes 01:09:19 - Crafting Vibes and Atmosphere With Sound Design 01:26:14 - Building a Company and Supporting Its Talent 01:32:47 - The Current State of the Music Industry 01:36:08 - Balancing Defensive and Offensive Strategies NAIL THE MIX is an online mixing school created by Joey Sturgis, Joel Wanasek and Eyal Levi - the guys who produced bands like TDWP, Chelsea Grin, Blessthefall, Machine Head, Monuments, Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Reflections, Born Of Osiris, Asking Alexandria and dozens more of this generation's best metal bands. Every month, NAIL THE MIX members get exclusive access to the REAL MULTI-TRACK SESSIONS from a REAL ALBUM, and a 6-8 hour live streaming class from the producer who mixed it. These are the actual sessions by bands like Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery, Opeth, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember and more - and NTM is the only place in the world you'll get access to them! http://nailthemix.com/