SKILLHAUS IS FOR: NAKAYA & GENKI

SKILLHAUS IS FOR: NAKAYA & GENKI

As we continue to celebrate the launch of the Skillhaus app this month, meet Nakaya & Genki, two creatives who are redefining success, and sharing their experiences & skill sets.

Nakaya - @nakaya

Location:

Los Angeles, USA

What type of work do you do?

I work as a singer/songwriter/performer

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Your most valuable creative skill?

Vocal performance, songwriting, providing demo vocals

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Your best piece of advice for people working in your industry?

Always stay open and resilient

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What qualities make for a good creative partnership?

‍Openness to experimentation and strong vision for the project

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What skills do you look for in a collaborator?

DAW proficiency (Ableton, Logic Pro, Pro Tools) audio mixing and mastering, web design, graphic design, video editing & cinematography

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Genki Matsumura Villota - @wey.genki.wey

Location:

Mexico City, Mexico

What type of work do you do?

Object designer and artist

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Your most valuable creative skill?

Conceptualization & 3D modeling

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Your best piece of advice for people working in your industry?

Detach yourself from standardized methodologies for creation and understand what makes them tick - methodologies are just suggestions.

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What qualities make for a good creative partnership?

‍Intelligence & great taste

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What skills do you look for in a collaborator?

Detailed 3D modeling skills & critical analysis skills

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What’s helpful about exchanging or bartering mutually needed skills rather than relying on traditional payment?

Lots of times creatives don't have as many resources as a normal client would, sop bartering skills and services gives us access to a world and community of creatives.

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