Master Music Composition: From Basics To Pro Level

Master Music Composition: Rhythm, Chords, Melodies, Progressions, Advanced Theory with Real-World Examples

What you'll learn

Master basic rhythms, beats, time signatures, and drum patterns. Practice keeping time and apply skills with hands-on projects across different genres.

Explore keyboard basics, key identification, and scales. Learn to create chords and intervals, use arpeggiators, and apply these skills with practical tests.

Learn to craft effective chord progressions and use tools like Chord Trigger. Understand chord inversion, rhythm, syncopation, and create compelling basslines.

Learn to craft riffs and melodies, use improvisation and comping, and develop tracks by editing loops and incorporating found sounds for unique results.

Explore modal mixture, slash chords, and extended chords. Learn key modulation, recognize chords, and write melodies using various scales and modes.

Requirements

No Prior Music Knowledge Needed: We start from scratch, so you don’t need any previous music theory experience. However, any existing knowledge can be helpful.

Music Production Software: While many projects for Logic Pro are available for hands-on exercises, the skills you learn apply to any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), including Ableton Live, FL Studio, and all the others.

Keyboard or MIDI Controller: Not required, but having one will be helpful for practicing scales, chords, and melodies.

Audio Playback Equipment: Headphones or speakers for listening to and evaluating your music productions.

Basic English Skills: Understanding English is necessary as the course materials and instructions are in English.

Willingness to Learn: An open mind and readiness to explore music theory and production techniques.

Description

Are you ready to transform your musical ideas into captivating compositions? Master Music Composition: From Basics to Pro Level is your gateway to a world of creativity and musical mastery. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will take you from the basics to advanced techniques, equipping you with everything you need to craft unforgettable music.What You'll Discover:Rhythm: Build a solid foundation with essential rhythm techniques.Keys & Chords: Explore the magic of different keys and chords to enrich your compositions.Arpeggios & Progressions: Learn to create dynamic arpeggios and compelling chord progressions.Bass Lines & Riffs: Develop powerful bass lines and memorable riffs that drive your music.Melodies: Master the art of crafting captivating melodies that stick with your listeners.Advanced Theory: Delve into exciting topics like slash chords, dominants, suspensions, and extensions to add depth and complexity to your music.Why Choose Us?Interactive Lessons: Engage with easy-to-follow lessons that keep you motivated.Downloadable Resources: Access a wealth of downloadable materials to support your learning journey.Practical Tests: Challenge yourself with tests that reinforce your understanding.Real-World Examples: See how industry professionals use these techniques in their music.Final Assignment: Apply what you've learned in a comprehensive final project to showcase your skills.Don’t just learn music composition—experience it. Join us today and start creating music that resonates and inspires. Your journey to becoming a skilled composer starts here!

Overview

Section 1: Rhythm and Beats

Lecture 1 Learning Outcomes & Resources

Lecture 2 Chapter 1 Introduction

Lecture 3 Chapter 1 Introduction: Video

Lecture 4 Approaches to Music Composition

Lecture 5 Terminology

Lecture 6 Basic Rhythm Concept

Lecture 7 Basic Rhythm Concept: Video

Lecture 8 What is Tempo?

Lecture 9 What is Tempo?: Video

Lecture 10 Time Signatures

Lecture 11 Time Signatures: Video

Lecture 12 Staying in Time

Lecture 13 Staying in Time: Video

Lecture 14 Identifying Meter & Feel

Lecture 15 Identifying Meter & Feel: Video

Lecture 16 Real World Examples

Lecture 17 What is the difference between 3/4 and 6/8?

Lecture 18 What is the difference between 3/4 and 6/8?: Video

Lecture 19 Musical Food Counting!

Lecture 20 The Drums

Lecture 21 The Drums: Video

Lecture 22 Bass Drum (Kick), Snare, and Hi-Hats

Lecture 23 Bass Drum (Kick), Snare, and Hi-Hats: Video

Lecture 24 Toms and Cymbals

Lecture 25 Toms and Cymbals: Video

Lecture 26 History: Drum Machines

Lecture 27 History: Drum Machines: Video

Lecture 28 Drums In Different Genres: House Music & Hip-Hop (Rap)

Lecture 29 Drums In Different Genres: House Music & Hip-Hop (Rap): Video

Lecture 30 Rhythm Breakdown - Hip-Hop - Electric Relaxation by Tribe Called Quest

Lecture 31 Drums In Different Genres: Hip-Hop (Trap, Grime & Drill), RnB/Urban & Syncopated

Lecture 32 Drums In Different Genres: Hip-Hop (Trap Grime & Drill), RnB & Syncopated: Video

Lecture 33 Rhythm Break Down: Drill - Original Track

Lecture 34 Drums In Different Genres: Drum & Bass, Dubstep, and Modern Rock

Lecture 35 Drums In Different Genres: Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Modern Rock: Video

Lecture 36 Rhythm Break Down: Drum & Bass - Brown Paper Bag by Roni Size

Lecture 37 Practical Work

Section 2: Keys, Chords & Arpeggios

Lecture 38 Learning Outcomes & Resources

Lecture 39 Chapter 2 Introduction

Lecture 40 Chapter 2 Introduction: Video

Lecture 41 The Keyboard

Lecture 42 The Keyboard: Video

Lecture 43 The History of Keyboard

Lecture 44 Key & Tonic

Lecture 45 Key & Tonic: Video

Lecture 46 Finding the Key & Tonic

Lecture 47 Finding the Key & Tonic: Video

Lecture 48 Scales

Lecture 49 Scales: Video

Lecture 50 Playing Scales Over Tracks

Lecture 51 Playing Scales Over Tracks: Video

Lecture 52 Tools for Key Identification

Lecture 53 Intervals & Chord Creation

Lecture 54 Intervals & Chord Creation: Video

Lecture 55 What is a Triad?

Lecture 56 What is a Triad?: Video

Lecture 57 Different Chord Voicing

Lecture 58 Different Chord Voicing: Video

Lecture 59 Working Out Chords

Lecture 60 Arpeggiators

Lecture 61 Arpeggiators: Video

Lecture 62 Equal & Unequal Temperament

Lecture 63 Recap

Section 3: Chord Progressions, Bass Lines, & Rhythm

Lecture 64 Learning Outcomes & Resources

Lecture 65 Chapter 3 Introduction

Lecture 66 Chapter 3 Introduction: Video

Lecture 67 Chord Progressions & Roman Numerals

Lecture 68 Chord Progressions & Roman Numerals: Video

Lecture 69 The Circle of Fifths

Lecture 70 Chord Sequences: How Much Do They Matter?

Lecture 71 Chord Sequences: How Much Do They Matter?: Video

Lecture 72 Questions to Think About: Chord Inversion

Lecture 73 Beyond Triads - 7ths & 9ths

Lecture 74 Beyond Triads - 7ths & 9ths: Video

Lecture 75 Rhythm & Syncopation

Lecture 76 Rhythm & Syncopation: Video

Lecture 77 Presenting: The Bass

Lecture 78 Presenting: The Bass: Video

Lecture 79 What Can Be Used For A Bassline

Lecture 80 What Can Be Used For A Bassline: Video

Lecture 81 Why Are Basslines So Important?

Lecture 82 Basslines Notes: Root Note & Slash Chords

Lecture 83 Basslines Notes: Root Note & Slash Chords: Video

Lecture 84 Basslines Notes: Passing Notes, Bassline Riffs, & Main Hook

Lecture 85 Basslines Notes: Passing Notes, Bassline Riffs, & Main Hook: Video

Lecture 86 Recap

Lecture 87 Exercise / Homework

Section 4: Riffs, Melodies & Approaches To Writing

Lecture 88 Learning Outcomes & Resources

Lecture 89 Chapter 4 Introduction

Lecture 90 Chapter 4 Introduction: Video

Lecture 91 What's the Difference Between Melody & Riff

Lecture 92 What's the Difference Between Melody & Riff: Video

Lecture 93 How: Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate! and Improvising Riffs & Melodies Over Chords

Lecture 94 Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate and Improvising Riffs & Melodies Over Chord: Video

Lecture 95 How: Comping and Soloing

Lecture 96 How: Comping and Soloing: Video

Lecture 97 Playing Chords Rhythmically

Lecture 98 Playing Chords Rhythmically: Video

Lecture 99 Creating Melody From Percussions

Lecture 100 Creating Melody From Percussions: Video

Lecture 101 More Melody Tips

Lecture 102 More Melody Tips: Video

Lecture 103 Setting Limits

Lecture 104 Setting Limits: Video

Lecture 105 Starting a Track: Sample

Lecture 106 Starting a Track: Sample: Video

Lecture 107 Developing The Loop & Playing Over The Top

Lecture 108 Developing The Loop & Playing Over The Top: Video

Lecture 109 Loop Manipulation

Lecture 110 Loop Manipulation: Video

Lecture 111 Task: Creating and Transforming a Seamless Loop with Creative Techniques

Lecture 112 Found Sounds

Lecture 113 Extracting Chords From Songs

Lecture 114 Extracting Chords From Songs: Video

Lecture 115 Recap & Questions For All

Lecture 116 Exercise / Homework

Section 5: Developing Musical Theory

Lecture 117 Learning Outcomes & Resources

Lecture 118 Chapter 5 Introduction

Lecture 119 Chapter 5 Introduction: Video

Lecture 120 Mixing Major & Minor Key Signatures (Modal Mixture)

Lecture 121 Mixing Major & Minor Key Signatures (Modal Mixture): Video

Lecture 122 More Modal Mixture?

Lecture 123 Slash Chords

Lecture 124 Slash Chords: Video

Lecture 125 The Use Of Slash Chords

Lecture 126 The Use Of Slash Chords: Video

Lecture 127 Slash Chords: Song Examples

Lecture 128 Dominant 7ths

Lecture 129 Dominant 7ths: Video

Lecture 130 Extended Chords

Lecture 131 Extended Chords: Video

Lecture 132 Suspended Chords

Lecture 133 Suspended Chords: Video

Lecture 134 Recap

Lecture 135 Intervals

Lecture 136 Intervals: Video

Lecture 137 Writing Melodies: Intervals

Lecture 138 Writing Melodies: Intervals: Video

Lecture 139 Changing Keys: Modulation

Lecture 140 Changing Keys: Modulation: Video

Lecture 141 Modulate To Any Key

Lecture 142 Modulate To Any Key: Video

Lecture 143 Keep Your Head Up

Lecture 144 Alternative Minor Scales

Lecture 145 Alternative Minor Scales: Video

Lecture 146 Harmonic Minor

Lecture 147 Harmonic Minor: Video

Lecture 148 Melodic Minor

Lecture 149 Melodic Minor: Video

Lecture 150 Modes

Lecture 151 Modes: Video

Lecture 152 Modes: Real World Examples

Lecture 153 Modes: Brightness

Lecture 154 Modes: Brightness: Video

Lecture 155 Pentatonic & Blue Scales Introduction

Lecture 156 Pentatonic & Blue Scales Introduction: Video

Lecture 157 Major Pentatonic Scale

Lecture 158 Major Pentatonic Scale: Video

Lecture 159 Minor Pentatonic Scale

Lecture 160 Minor Pentatonic Scale: Video

Lecture 161 Minor Pentatonic Blues Scale

Lecture 162 Minor Pentatonic Blues Scale: Video

Lecture 163 Minor Pentatonic Blue Scales Song Examples

Lecture 164 Minor Pentatonic Blue Scales Song Examples: Video

Lecture 165 The Black Keys on the Piano

Lecture 166 The Black Keys on the Piano: Video

Lecture 167 More Modes and Scales

Lecture 168 More Modes and Scales: Video

Lecture 169 A Touch of Complexity: Chromatic and Double-Chromatic Mediants

Lecture 170 Keep Composing and Keep Learning!

Music Producers: Ideal for those looking to build a strong foundation in music theory to enhance their production skills.,Songwriters: Perfect for songwriters who want to understand chord progressions, melodies, and rhythms to improve their songwriting process.,Beginners in Music Theory: Great for those with no prior music theory knowledge, as the course starts from the basics.,Producers Using Any DAW: Useful for learners using various DAWs, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and FL Studio. Note that all downloadable projects are currently available in Logic Pro, with future plans for Ableton and FL Studio.,Music Enthusiasts: Anyone passionate about creating and understanding music, from the ground up.,Looking for Practical Skills: Learn real-world techniques and work on projects that help you apply what you’ve learned directly to music production.