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Scoring Music to Picture (Film, TV, Games) 12 Week Course

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Ages 11-17
Self-Paced Course
In this class, students will learn how to compose music for a provided piece of media. They'll follow along with demonstrations and create their own compositions, enhancing their musical and technical skills!
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(14 reviews)

12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students will work on their composition and editing skills.
Assessment
included

Class Experience

Please note: There are no live meetings for this class.

I will be using Apple's Garageband to score to picture. I reccomend using the same if possible. Other DAW's that could be used include Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Pro Tools.

In this course, students will learn the art of composing music for picture. Each week, we'll cover different aspects of the composition process, from understanding the basics of GarageBand to creating a complete soundtrack for a provided piece of media. Through detailed demonstrations and hands-on assignments, students will follow along as I compose music for the same media, allowing them to see the creative process in action and apply the techniques to their own work.

Students will learn how to compose music to picture.

The class is structured into 12 lessons, with each lesson building on the previous one to develop a complete composition.

I will provide detailed video demonstrations and step-by-step instructions for each aspect of the composition process.

My teaching style is hands-on and interactive, with clear demonstrations and practical assignments.

Learning Goals

Learn to select appropriate instruments for their compositions.
Develop themes and motifs for specific scenes.

Syllabus

3 Units
12 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Unit 1: Sketching Ideas
Lesson 1:
Intro and Demonstration
 I will demonstrate something I composed in a DAW to picture. 
Lesson 2:
Importing and Setup
 Learn how to import the provided media into your DAW and set up your project for scoring. 
Lesson 3:
Spotting Session
 Discover how to conduct a "spotting session" where you analyze the media to determine key moments that need musical emphasis. This crucial step will guide the emotional direction of your score. 
Lesson 4:
Sketching
 Start sketching musical ideas for your composition. Focus on creating rough musical concepts that match the tone and pacing of the media. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Please note: We will be using Apple's Garageband to demonstrate how to score to picture. I will also be supplying a short video clip for students to compose to.
Supply List
A computer with a DAW installed (Garageband, Logic, Ableton, or Pro Tools)

Headphones or speakers.

Optional: MIDI keyboard for easier composition.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Purchase College
I have extensive experience in music composition and sound design, with a background in teaching digital music production. I hold a Masters Degree in Film Scoring.

Reviews

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