Music Composition 101: Fundamentals, Principles, And Myths

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