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Rafaelos

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Netherlands
4.7

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£22

60-min

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Composition: Acoustic and electroacoustic music, production, film scoring, arrangement, instrumentation, analisys and theory.

Composition: Acoustic and electroacoustic music, production, film scoring, arrangement, instrumentation, analisys and theory.

A composition class that is tailored to your musical needs! This class's main purpose is to help you find your own musical language and voice, either you are a complete beginner in music or a highly skilled musician. The most important question that you will be asked is ''Why?'', in order for you to learn to have control over your musical product, sound and decisions, so that you are always sure that your musical vision is being well translated and transmitted through your work. In this class we are going to work with: 1) Compositional techniques --- Every lesson we are going to discuss about how do you think your piece should be, and about what does your piece need. For that you will need your intuition but also your ''tools'', and those are your compositional techniques. We are going to see them in other pieces and learn how to use them through your own musical vision. 2) Instrumentation --- To write acoutic music you need your ''arsenal'' and those are the instruments that you might use. In this class we will learn the categories, material, sound, structure and combinations of every instrument. We will learn together how each instrument works and how to notate it on paper, so that you are never limited by the nature of the instrument, but instead you are going to be able to bring out 100% of your music. 3) Arranging --- To make sure that you keep your instrumentation skills, we need to put them to use, not only in your music, but also in an arrangement. Together we are going to work on changing the instrumentation in piece and making arrangements of them so that you have a better nderstanding on how the instrumentation of a piece affects directly the compositional proscess and purpose of a piece of music, but also what are the differences between the sound of each instrument while combining them. Also, this will help you make decisions about the result of the arrangement, do you want it to be true to the original, or not? If not, why, and how do you do that? 4) Music History --- Together we will listen to music and learn some basic music history so that you have a better understanding of the different styles, structures and aspects of music, from the Byzantium and Middle ages music, all the way to the music of today. 5) Improvisation --- If you are also an instrumental player, will work also with improvisation. With improvisation you can strengthen your compositional skills, by understanding your intuition, developing your ear, understanding your taste and learning to work with few material, but the most important thing is to learn how to listen and play music with others, because by learning that, you also learn how to communicate and listen all these musical ideas that you have within you before writting (playing) them, controling them and understanding what is needed and what is not in your music. 6) Film scoring --- If you are interested, in this lesson we will also learn how to adapt music to screen. We will learn how to spot the tempo, feeling and texture of a scene but also how to enhance the message of a movie/game/scene/theatre play/documentary with our music. Furthermore will will learn how to use software for midi composition, and VST instruments 7) Electroacoustic composition and sound design --- If you are also interested in electroacoustic music, in this lesson we will learn how to work with sound editting, mixing, design and engineering. We will listen and learn a lot of electroacoustic compositional tecniques to help you explore, understand and work with a complete different musical world. Our goal is to grow your musical perception and horizon. 8) Music notation and software --- For us composers to write our music sometimes we need to use some programs that help us. In the lesson we will learn how to use programs like that, like Musescore, Sibelius, Reaper etc.

María Alejandra

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Colombia
£45

60-min

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Pre-College Music Admission Preparation or Autidion review

Pre-College Music Admission Preparation or Autidion review

This course is designed for students preparing for admission to a music university, conservatory, pre-college program, or undergraduate music program. I help students prepare the theoretical, practical, creative, and portfolio-related components of the admission process. The goal is not only to study more, but to identify the exact gaps that could affect your admission and build a focused preparation plan. My approach is structured, clear, and adapted to the student’s real objective. This course is especially useful for students who feel overwhelmed before admission exams, students with uneven theoretical foundations, self-taught musicians, singers, composers, songwriters, and applicants who need help organizing their musical knowledge before entering formal music studies. We can work on: • Music theory • Harmony • Ear training • Sight-reading • Rhythm • Melodic dictation • Basic music analysis • Composition • Songwriting • Portfolio preparation • Interview preparation • Repertoire organization • Study habits and practice planning In the first session, I assess your current level, your target program, your timeline, and the type of admission test, interview, or portfolio you need to prepare. From there, we create a practical plan. I recommend a minium of 5 to 10 sessions to prepare the admission in depth, but I can also provide a 2-session programm to provide general commentary and review the admission or auditions.

Bettina

Belgium
£33

60-min

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Music Composition for Film and TV - Learn to bring stories to life through film and TV music composition.

Music Composition for Film and TV - Learn to bring stories to life through film and TV music composition.

Have you ever wondered how music can make a scene feel suspenseful, magical, heartbreaking, or unforgettable? Discover the art of film and television composition and learn how to transform images, emotions, and stories into music. In this course, you will explore how composers create compelling soundtracks, develop memorable musical themes, and use harmony, melody, rhythm, instrumentation, and orchestration to bring visual stories to life. You will learn how to communicate emotions through music, build atmosphere, create tension, and develop musical ideas that complement characters, scenes, and narratives. Through practical exercises and creative projects, you will have the opportunity to experiment with different musical styles, analyse iconic film scores, compose original cues, and discover how music interacts with moving images. Whether you dream of composing for films, television series, animation, or video games, these lessons will help you develop the skills and creative confidence to begin bringing your ideas to life. No matter your level of experience, the course can be adapted to your individual goals and interests. Whether you are taking your first steps into composition or looking to expand your existing musical knowledge, you will discover new ways to express yourself creatively and explore the exciting world of audiovisual storytelling. Turn your musical ideas into soundtracks, and let your music tell a story.

Azariah

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United Kingdom
£46

60-min

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Music Composition, Production, and Audio Engineering

Music Composition, Production, and Audio Engineering

Whether you've never written music before, or you're a seasoned professional looking to learn new skills, I want to help your music be the best it can. I can teach how you how to write music using a computer, your instrument, or for other musicians to play. I can teach you how to record yourself and then prepare those recordings for release. I have experience writing music in a range of styles, including film scores, EDM, ambient, and classical music. I have helped artists in folk, metal, EDM, hip hop, rock, pop, and many other genres. Composition I can help you to choose a digital audio workstation, which you can use to write and record music. I can help you install it and get it set up on your computer. I can then guide through sourcing and installing virtual instruments that will let you create music in any genre, and for any purpose. Once you're setup, I can guide you through creating your first musical ideas, and then developing them into cohesive musical pieces. I can teach you how to write music for others, and contribute to creative projects. Once you've been learning for a while, or if you already have experience, we can start to cover more advanced topics such as orchestration, synthesis, and more complex musical forms. Production Music production is the process of taking a basic musical piece, such as a song, and arranging and polishing it to prepare it for release. I can teach you to arrange parts for strings, synths, or choir, or write drum, bass, guitar, or keyboard parts. I have worked with artists in folk, metal, rock, pop, jazz, RnB, hip hop, and EDM. No matter your genre, I can help you polish your songs and prepare them for release. Audio Engineering Do you want to set up your own home recording studio? To learn how to record and mix your own songs? Or are you just curious to understand more about how the recording process works in studios? I can teach all you need to know about microphones, audio interfaces, and how to record your own instruments. I can give you advice on what equipment you need to get started on setting up your own studio at home. I can also teach you how to edit and mix recordings and songs so that every element is clear and serves the rest of the song well. Finally, I can teach you to master your song to prepare it for release, ensuring that it is loud and clear, no matter where you publish it.

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Only reviews of students are published and they are guaranteed by Apprentus. Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 17 reviews.

“ Highly recommended! It was really nice to receive a message from Lou regarding our search for guitar lessons! Due to corona and a closed school, my 13 year old had more time to play guitar and she wanted to learn more about composition/scales. How cool that for online lessons, distance is no obstacle (we live in Luxembourg). We highly recommend Lou's enthusiastic and professional lessons! ”

“ Rafaelos is a wonderful down to earth teacher. Every lesson has been a blast and he's amazing at helping me develop my musicality. I feel comfortable even when making mistakes due to his relaxing vibe and ability to teach in a way that takes into account my current shortcomings. Thanks for being so patient with me Rafaelos! ”

“ I highly recommend Bisho, he's s a very competent teacher. He's nice and friendly, tailoring your skill and needs in learning, and also very structured in his lessons. In every session I get to learn theories, techniques while learning new song, all in 60 minutes. Full packed yet well paced lessons-highly recommended. ”

To ensure the quality of our Music Composition teachers, we ask our students to review them.

Only reviews of students are published and they are guaranteed by Apprentus. Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 17 reviews.