Music Composition Bundle: Composition Levels 1 and 2

Music Composition Bundle: Composition Levels 1 and 2, available at $74.99, has an average rating of 4.39, with 83 lectures, based on 180 reviews, and has 1811 subscribers.

You will learn about 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 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 Inversions Song analysis Melody writing Tools of the trade: Software Tools of the trade: Pencils and fine paper This course is ideal for individuals who are Anyone at any age who is ready to learn everything they need to know about how music composition works and the film scoring industry. It is particularly useful for Anyone at any age who is ready to learn everything they need to know about how music composition works and the film scoring industry.

Enroll now: Music Composition Bundle: Composition Levels 1 and 2

Summary

Title: Music Composition Bundle: Composition Levels 1 and 2

Price: $74.99

Average Rating: 4.39

Number of Lectures: 83

Number of Published Lectures: 82

Number of Curriculum Items: 83

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 82

Original Price: $39.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will 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
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
Inversions
Song analysis
Melody writing
Tools of the trade: Software
Tools of the trade: Pencils and fine paper

Who Should Attend

Anyone at any age who is ready to learn everything they need to know about how music composition works and the film scoring industry.

Target Audiences

Anyone at any age who is ready to learn everything they need to know about how music composition works and the film scoring industry.

** UDEMY BESTSELLER **

Welcome to the COMPLETE Music COMPOSITION Guide!

This class series has been 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 Ph.D. 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 Composition.

This class is Part 1 and Part 2 combined into a single class.

In this class, we will cover:

My background, and listen to some of my music
The difference between music theory and music composition (highly opinionated!)
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
Inversions
Song analysis
Melody writing
Principals of Orchestration
What Music Theory do we need to know?
To use a keyboard or not use a keyboard?
I’ll include some sheet music for free!
And 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) **

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

—————————————————————————-

Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts to all future classes in the series.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Welcome & Overview

Lecture 2: My Background

Lecture 3: What is the difference between music theory and music composition?

Chapter 2: Tools and Methods

Lecture 1: Software Tools for Composers

Lecture 2: Update! MuseScore 3.0

Lecture 3: Good old pencil and paper

Lecture 4: To sit with an instrument, or not to sit with an instrument?

Chapter 3: Process

Lecture 1: Which comes first? How do we start?

Lecture 2: F-Sharp!

Lecture 3: Program Music and Metaphor

Lecture 4: [DOWNLOAD] Symphony Fantastique

Lecture 5: Character Sketches

Lecture 6: Free Writing

Lecture 7: Canon

Lecture 8: "Good Composers Borrow…"

Chapter 4: Form

Lecture 1: What is form?

Lecture 2: Different form "templates"

Lecture 3: Starting with a plan

Lecture 4: Graphic form representations

Chapter 5: Harmony (A quick lesson)

Lecture 1: Triads – Our most basic building blocks

Lecture 2: Building triads

Lecture 3: Diatonic chord progressions

Lecture 4: Inversions

Lecture 5: Roman Numerals

Lecture 6: Song Analysis – No. 1

Chapter 6: Writing Chord Progressions

Lecture 1: The circle of fifths

Lecture 2: Using the circle of fifths for composition

Lecture 3: Song analysis No. 2

Lecture 4: Non-chord tones

Lecture 5: Song analysis No. 3

Chapter 7: Writing Melodies

Lecture 1: Writing melodies alone

Lecture 2: Antecedent and consequent

Lecture 3: Writing melodies with a harmony

Lecture 4: Using other melodies as influences

Chapter 8: Part 1 Wrap Up

Lecture 1: More on Process

Lecture 2: Coming Up Next

Chapter 9: Music Composition Part 2: Tension & Release

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: My Background

Lecture 3: Why Tension and Release?

Lecture 4: Review: Tools

Lecture 5: Update! MuseScore 3.0

Lecture 6: [DOWNLOAD] Staff Paper

Lecture 7: Review: Process of Composing

Chapter 10: Tension and Release in Form

Lecture 1: Long Term and Short Term

Lecture 2: Forms That We Know So Far

Lecture 3: Forms That Create Drama

Lecture 4: Sonata Form

Lecture 5: The 4 Elements of Sonata Form

Lecture 6: Sonata Form Examples

Lecture 7: Using Sonata Form for Tension and Release

Lecture 8: [DOWNLOAD] Moonlight Sonata

Lecture 9: Modern Uses of Form for Tension

Lecture 10: Example: Muse (Butterflies and Hurricanes)

Chapter 11: Tension and Release in Meter

Lecture 1: Meter and Tension

Lecture 2: Stylistic Concerns

Lecture 3: Compound Meters

Lecture 4: Compound Meter Definition

Lecture 5: Compound Meter Signatures

Lecture 6: Another Perspective

Lecture 7: Alternating Compound and Duple Meters for Tension

Chapter 12: Tension and Release in Rhythm

Lecture 1: Rhythmic Patterns

Lecture 2: Pattern Obfuscation

Lecture 3: Example: Philip Glass (From the Soundtrack to The Truman Show)

Lecture 4: [DOWNLOAD] Glass, Truman Sleeps

Lecture 5: Example: Aporia

Chapter 13: Tension and Release in Harmony

Lecture 1: Consonance and Dissonance

Lecture 2: Prolonged Dominant

Lecture 3: Emphasized Resolution

Lecture 4: Pedal Tones

Lecture 5: Long Resolution of Pedal Tones

Lecture 6: Pedal Tones in Higher Voices

Lecture 7: Example: Aphex Twin, Ventolin

Chapter 14: Combining Techniques

Lecture 1: Using Multiple Techniques

Lecture 2: [DOWNLOAD] Sonata in C, Mozart

Lecture 3: Example: Kinesthesia, Movement 7

Lecture 4: Film music and Tension Techniques

Lecture 5: Composing Music for Films

Chapter 15: Free Stuff!

Lecture 1: New String Quartet Recording

Lecture 2: String Quartet Scores

Chapter 16: Wrap Up

Lecture 1: Coming Soon: Composition Techniques 3: Composing for Film

Lecture 2: Thanks for Watching!

Lecture 3: Bonus Lecture

Instructors

J. Anthony Allen
Ph.D / Ableton Certified Trainer

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 6 votes
2 stars: 5 votes
3 stars: 13 votes
4 stars: 50 votes
5 stars: 106 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!

Menu