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The firm did not even have open positions. But when I discovered them, it clicked in me -I had to be part of their team. So I could not just send a CV and wait. I had to get their attention.

They work with startups but also with big corporations. They do design sprints, business transformation, and create online products and services.

First, I invested dozens of hours consuming their content. I wanted to understand if I truly wanted to be part of their team. I did.

Next, I had to create something just for them. I took a different approach with the CV and used storytelling. I exposed myself so they truly knew who I am and then I showcased my previous work.

I sent the letter but it still felt not enough. So I created a concept newsletter tailored to them. I also wrote the first issue of the newsletter. It worked.

I got an appointment with them. But in the meantime I could not just wait. So I wrote another article just for them.

All of this so they could see how I think and the level of my skills.

They were impressed but unfortunately they do not have the capacity to hire me. It's OK. They did not even have a job listing -it was my initiative.

The point is to do stuff. To create. Even if the world is not asking for it.

In the link you can find everything I created for them. If you are into startups, marketing, and market trends, I am confident that you will enjoy the content.

I checked your service, healthchecks.io, and I got excited when I was reading your About page.

Under Values, you say: Do one thing and do it well.

I took a lot of life lessons from my grandpa, but one stuck really well. Do one thing and do it well. Thanks for the memory lane, keep up the good work!

There's probably something to steal for everybody working on a project

Interestingly, in a recent interview Damon Albarn, the guy behing Gorillaz revealed that the song Clint Eastwood is a Mellotron preset. You can check the interview, featuring the sample here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDX6l9_58RA

Btw, if you're interested in synths and music gear, I run a newsletter about music producers and their studios > https://www.gasnewsletter.com/

[edit] uugghh, I messed up. I had in mind the omnichord. Damon Albarn used the omnichord, not the mellotron.

I am a content creator (newsletter) where I interview music producers. The main goal behind it is to create a community where we have a place online, and multiple places offline to chill, chat and do our thing.

I am on the lookout to find how the online thing looks like, and honestly, it always comes back to a facebook group. I hate facebook. But it is the option with the least friction, for now.

Every other option, adds friction. From single signups to downloading mobile apps.

I haven't checked sociables yet (gonna, as soon as I hit reply), but I'm letting you know of my thoughts because it's a problem addressed to everyone.

Making music is SIMPLER than ever. Making music is never easy.

woops

that's cool

if you're into synths and drum machines, check https://www.gasnewsletter.com/ for studio tours and interviews.

Disclosure: I operate it :)

this is top stuff. I'm already 30 minutes in listening to your backlog

of course, he can email me > thegasnewsletter at gmail dot com Dust it off, use it and have fun :))

thank you for the feedback and the heads-up :D

yeah you should be proud, they're great!

I don't know if you keep in touch with music production nowdays but algorithmic compositions are on the rise. From modular synths containing modules that generate pieces to external sequencers doing euclidean rhythms and the like. Great stuff.

nice, I am super interested.

I've interviewed a guy, Fuchi, that does some stuff with a playstation and a dreamcast > https://www.gasnewsletter.com/p/44-fuchi

How can I reach you to arrange the interview?

Great, gonna dig in your youtube on the launch break hah.

I will contact you to arrange the interview :)

oh wow that is super interesting. I'll contact you to arrange the interview :D

Great, I'll DM you on Instagram :D

Nice work on curateddawlessjams.com btw

btw, i'll email you to arrange the interview

old hardware as keyboard synths or amigas and the like?

You mean replacing real drums with electronic ones? Do you have anything online?

Oh wow that's a deep writeup. Gonna dig into this, that 90s phone got me interested :D

Probably not a hyperbole, not utilizing our creative output is VERY stressful.

Pretty heavy stuff, Afraid to die is great. Keep it up guys

Let's be honest, we don't need it. But it's nice to have blinking lights huh

that is correct :D

Huh thanks for the input.

As mentioned below, G.A.S. stands for gear acquisition syndrome. Could be a good or a bad thing, depends on how you manage :D Honestly it's just a honeypot, the main focus is on creativity and showing that you can do music without most of the fancy stuff, which of course are nice to have :)

of course, check these out:

https://www.gasnewsletter.com/p/40-kimchi-kriminal https://www.gasnewsletter.com/p/44-fuchi https://www.gasnewsletter.com/p/53-sunrise-nowhere

I like the style, especially "Temptress" is great. I'm a sucker for arpeggios :D

Where can I contact you? Is it the email on your profile here on HN ?

hey, thanks!

I find people all around the internet. Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, (here?).

Do you make music?

well it's a prompt to signup for the newsletter. You can close the popup and continue reading.

If you were put off by the popup, I get it.

Thanks for the feedback

hi!

can you tell me what was the problem? All content is open on the website