From Idea To Finished Recording is the beginning composer’s complete guide to composing , orchestrating , recording and mixing orchestral music using digital tools. The course will take you through the entire process of writing a memorable track, orchestrating and record it using virtual instruments, before mixing and finally mastering it into a finished audio file. Through a mix of over 150 pages of text, audio and illustrations, and over 14 hours of video, you’ll be guided through the fundamentals of producing cinematic music along the lines of Hans Zimmer, Two Steps From Hell and Brian Tyler… From the first ideas, to the finished recording.

LEARN HOW TO…

• Bring your musical ideas to life, step by step
• Compose memorable and compelling themes
• Write great countermelodies and ostinatos
• Effectively structure and transform your themes into full compositions
• Orchestrate your tracks from beginning to end
• Record realistic mockups using virtual instruments
• Create powerful mixes using only basic mixing tools

… and much more!

CREATE MEMORABLE COMPOSITIONS Learn How To Write Outstanding Themes

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Write compelling melodies, harmonies, counter melodies and ostinatos – and learn how to structure your orchestral compositions to keep the attention of the listener from the first note to the last.

FROM SKETCH TO ORCHESTRATION Bring Your Ideas To Life Using Practical Arranging Techniques

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In the Orchestration chapter, you’ll learn the basics of taking your musical idea and turn it into a complete orchestral piece using digital tools and virtual instruments.

GET THE PROFESSIONAL SOUND Realistic Mockups & Massive Mixes

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In the Production section, we’ll turn your track into a finished audio file – ready to be shared with the world. We’ll start by polishing the mockup with virtual instruments, before creating a powerful mix using only basic mixing tools, and mastering it for the final product.

Course Curriculum

Introduction