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4 tips on composing for film from Tori Letzler
Veteran composer Tori Letzler (Captain Marvel, American Horror Story) shares four invaluable lessons around film scoring and creativity.
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4 easy ways to improve your chord progressions
Explore four concepts that will help you add interest to your chord progressions without altering their core structure.
How Yoko Shimomura became one of the most iconic composers in video game music
Learn about how Yoko Shimomura went from tackling her first projects to crafting the timeless soundtracks of the Kingdom Hearts series.
10 types of melodies you should know about
In this tutorial video, we take a look at ten types of melodies that you should be familiar with as a musician.
The secret chord for adding a gospel flair to your music
Use this one simple but colorful chord to achieve sounds that are unmistakably a part of gospel music's sonic palette.
3 simple ways to use randomization in your music
We take a look at three simple but effective ways to start adding some musical randomization to your productions.
The history of randomness and chance in music
From Nikolaus Simrock to John Cage, learn about the pioneers who used randomness in their music, and how it lives on in music production today.
How to use reharmonization in your remixes
In this tutorial video, we demonstrate how you can use reharmonization to add a whole new flavor to your remixes' chord progressions.
Konrad OldMoney on breaking into the world of video game music
Award-winning composer Konrad OldMoney (EA Sports, Skrillex) shares his perspective on breaking into the world of video game music, building a network of clients, and more.
Beyond hearing: Perception, notation, and expanding our senses
We explore the expansive topic of how music has been documented over time, going beyond traditional notation and exploring more nonconformist approaches.
How to create melodies for different moods
In this tutorial video, we explore three examples that help us better understand how we can effectively capture specific moods using melodies.
How 5 screen composers got their start and sustain their careers
Hear firsthand stories about how five composers got their first gigs, what lessons they've learned along their journeys, and how they find balance with their work.