Demystifying music composition, film scoring, music production, and more
What you'll learn
Write and Compose music using proven techniques and tips
Create their own music using software, or good old pencil and paper.
Generate musical ideas through creativity exercises
Tools of the trade: Software
Tools of the trade: Pencils and fine paper
How do you start?
The process
Program music and metaphors
Character sketches
Writing through canon
Form
Binary, Ternary, and Rondo forms
Starting with a plan
Graphic form representations
Triads, and basic rules of harmony
Chord progressions
Film Music and Tension Cues
Composing for Films
And much more!
Requirements
Students should be enthusiastic about music, but do not need to be producers or musicians. No prior experience is needed in the music industry, business, financing, or accounting.
For those without any music notation background at all, the course Music Theory Comprehensive - Part 1 is highly recommended.
Description
** UDEMY BEST SELLING INSTRUCTOR**Welcome to Music Composition 101: Fundamentals, Principals, and Myths. The complete guide to getting started in music composition.This is a class designed for the average person who is ready to take their music career (or music interest) and develop it into something more. Whether you are an active musician or an aspiring musician, this class is perfect for you.When most people think of a composer, they imagine someone sitting in a dusty attic with a grand piano, a big white wig, and the year is 1800. That might have been accurate back then, but the modern composer is just like you and me. In fact, I am one. In this course, I'll show you the techniques I use for writing music in a variety of styles and situations. I've worked with major American orchestras, film studios, and video game designers, so I've got more than a little experience. I'm also a PhD in music composition and a university professor (of music composition). Recently I was named as a semi-finalist for the Grammy Foundation's Music Educator of the Year award because of my in-person university classes. Now I'm taking those classes to Udemy in an online format in order to reach more students and give them the joy of Music Theory.This course starts with common misconceptions about the art of writing music. I'll give you the first one right now: You don't have to be a genius. Music Composition is a skill that can be learned, with practice. 100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor. Some of the topics we will cover in this class are: My background, and listen to some of my musicWhat you need to knowMyths of the composerTools of the trade: SoftwareTools of the trade: Pencils and fine paperHow do you start?The processProgram music and metaphorsCharacter sketchesWriting through canonFormStarting with a planGraphic form representationsFilm scoring and Tension CuesComposing for Films and GamesPrincipals of orchestrationPrincipals of music theoryTo use a keyboard or not to use a keyboard?Any much, much, more! And of course, once you sign up for this class, all my other classes are yours at steep discounts! Over half off for all future sections!The course is a roadmap to launching your career as a composer!All the tools you need to prepare, organize and start your career are included in this course and the entire course is based on real-life experiences - not just academic theory.Please click the "Take This Course" button so you can launch your music career today.** I guarantee that this course is the most thorough music business course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30 day money back guarantee, as per Udemy policy) **Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.-------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise for Courses by Jason Allen:⇢ "It seems like every little detail is being covered in an extremely simple fashion. The learning process becomes relaxed and allows complex concepts to get absorbed easily. My only regret is not taking this course earlier." - M. Shah⇢ "Great for everyone without any knowledge so far. I bought all three parts... It's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce⇢ "Excellent explanations! No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth⇢ "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't have to wait anymore. Thank You!" - Jeffrey Koury⇢ "I am learning LOTS! And I really like having the worksheets!" - A. Deichsel⇢ "The basics explained very clearly - loads of really useful tips!" - J. Pook⇢ "Jason is really quick and great with questions, always a great resource for an online class!" M. Smith----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction & Welcome
Lecture 2 My Background
Lecture 3 Let's talk frankly about music composition
Section 2: What You Need To Know
Lecture 4 Music Theory
Lecture 5 Music Notation
Lecture 6 Music Software and Technology
Lecture 7 An Example of Music Technology
Lecture 8 Music History
Section 3: Misconceptions
Lecture 9 "I Can't Hear Music in My Head"
Lecture 10 "I Can't Write Down What I Hear"
Lecture 11 "What if I Run Out of Ideas?"
Lecture 12 Writers Block
Section 4: What Comes First?
Lecture 13 Some Excerpts from My Other Classes
Lecture 14 What Comes First?
Lecture 15 F Sharp!
Lecture 16 Program Music and Metaphore
Lecture 17 Download: Symphony Fantastique
Lecture 18 Character Sketches
Lecture 19 Free Writing
Lecture 20 Canon
Lecture 21 Good Composers Borrow...
Section 5: Form
Lecture 22 What is Form?
Lecture 23 Different Forms
Lecture 24 Start With a Plan
Lecture 25 Graphic Representations of Form
Section 6: The Business of Composing
Lecture 26 General Thoughts
Lecture 27 Getting Gigs
Lecture 28 Building a Portfolio
Lecture 29 Find Film Makers
Lecture 30 Don't Be Afraid of Free
Lecture 31 More You Can Do
Section 7: Free Stuff!
Lecture 32 My Latest String Quartet
Section 8: Wrap Up
Lecture 33 What's Next?
Lecture 34 Bonus Lecture
Anyone in any country who is ready to start their professional music career by learning everything they need to know about how music composition works and the film scoring industry.,Anyone interested in learning to write music for fun, or as a potential new career
https://www.udemy.com/course/music-composition-101-fundamentals-principals-and-myths/