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Music Composition Techniques 2: Tension & Release

Demystifying music composition, film scoring, music production, and more
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What you are going to learn

When most people think of a composer, they imagine someone sitting in a dusty attic with a grand piano, 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 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).
Here is a list of some of the topics we will cover:
  • My background, and listen to some of my music
  • What you need to know
  • Myths of the composer
  • 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
  • Starting with a plan
  • Graphic form representations
  • Film Music and Tension Cues
  • Composing for Films and Games
  • Any much, much, more!

Course reviews

Very interesting and helpful advice on how to approach composing music. J. get's you started regardless of your skill level. Amazingly refreshing.
- Colja Belgium
I've sung in choirs and choruses (barbershop to church to symphony) all my life. Also studied classical voice. Now that I'm retired, a "bucket list" item of mine has been to compose a choral piece or "art song" of some kind. I just loved this class! Jason is so knowledgeable, accessible, and amiable! 
- Sylvia Ahern