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Music Composition for Film, TV and Advertising - Music technology and composition
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Learn music composition from an experienced Film & TV composer. Whether you are learning for A-Level, Music Degree, or just for your own development you can't go wrong with this class.

Using the very latest state-of-the-art equipment, Arran will provide one-to-one personalised lessons on the entire process of musical composition to screen. From simple to advanced music theory, popular music harmony, recording techniques, to software and mixing/mastering your sessions, you will learn about every step of the process from starting with nothing to a finished film, TV or advertising score.

This class is highly personalised to be suited to complete beginners with an interest, to university graduates who are looking to get into the field.

COVID-19 note: Using Zoom, or similar, with screen sharing these lessons can be provided remotely.
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Arran has been working as a composer in the TV, Film and Advertising industry for over 10 years. He has dozens of professional credits ranging from feature films to television adverts. He is also both a highly proficient multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar, drums, bass), and a QTS qualified educator.

Since graduating the University of Surrey with 1st class BMus in Creative Music Technology, and an MMus Music (Composition), his career as a freelance composer has taken him on a journey through dozens of commercial projects, including working as in-house composer for Arroba International on all their advertising output, and working on an advertising campaign for SES Networks for Ekstasy Films creative agency. He signed to label Bibliotheque Music where I compose bespoke music for use on TV and film including a recent commission to compose music for the Tokyo Olympics TV promotional content. He is currently working on music and sound design for a feature film.
Education
MMus Master of Music (Composition) - University of Surrey
BMus Creative Music Technology (First-class) - University of Surrey
Qualified Teacher Status (Outstanding level achieved) - Institute of Education (UCL)
Experience / Qualifications
Credits include: Original music and sound design for feature film, Original film music for Bibliotheque Music label (signed), Original music for SES Networks ad campaign animated series for Ekstasy Films, Original music and sound design for commercial videos for numerous brands owned by AMResorts (including Secrets Resorts and Spas, Breathless Resorts and Spas, Dreams Resorts and Spas, Reflect Resorts and Spas), Bespoke music for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to support a curriculum for severely disabled children, 'In Search of Johns’ Kingdom' - sound design and audio postproduction for a documentary, - sound design and audio postproduction for full-length documentary, showing at over 15 film festivals - music and sound design for short romantic drama; - Puzzle Smash (full theme music composed for iPhone/iPad game); Moovz (soundtrack for social networking site promotional video); Much Ado About Nothing (original music composed for Surrey-based theatre production); ‘Musique Concrete’ (full soundtrack composed for contemporary dance installation). Exhaustive credit list available.
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Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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What You’ll Learn:

Songwriting and Composition Mastery: Dive into the art of crafting compelling melodies and lyrics that captivate listeners.

Music Production Techniques: Gain hands-on experience in recording, editing, and producing high-quality music using Logic Pro.

Artist Development Insights: Learn effective strategies for collaborating with artists and bringing their musical visions to life.

Efficient Workflow: Master the skills to deliver polished compositions, songs and recordings.

Creative Collaboration: Enhance your collaboration skills to foster productive partnerships with other musicians and industry professionals.


Who This Class Is For:

Whether you're an aspiring artist, producer, composer or simply passionate about music, these lessons are individually tailored to you: designed to inspire and nurture your creativity.

All lessons are hosted at James's studio in South London.

Get Started:

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert! Please get in touch for music production and composition lessons with James and take the first step towards achieving your musical dreams.
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What You'll Learn:
Composition Techniques: Learn how to structure songs, craft memorable melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, and bring your musical ideas to life.

Audio Mixing: Master the art of balancing tracks, EQ, compression, and reverb to create professional-quality mixes that stand out.

Plugin Use: Explore Logic Pro’s vast library of stock plugins and third-party options to sculpt unique sounds and enhance your productions.

Sound Manipulation: Dive into advanced techniques like pitch correction, time-stretching, and creative sound design to transform your music.

Recording Essentials: Discover best practices for recording vocals and instruments, setting up your workspace, and achieving clean, polished audio.

Sound Design & Sampling: Use Logic Pro's synthesisers and samplers to design custom sounds and create textures that make your tracks unique.

Automation & Effects: Add depth and dynamics to your projects with automation, effects chains, and advanced routing setups.

Computer-Generated Music Techniques: Harness the power of MIDI and virtual instruments to create music across genres, from electronic to cinematic scores.

What to Expect:
Hands-On Learning: Practical exercises and real-time projects tailored to your experience level.

Professional Tips & Tricks: Insider knowledge from an experienced music producer, composer and sound designer who’s worked with renowned artists and brands like the BBC and Microsoft.

Flexible Learning: Choose between the convenience of online sessions or the engaging atmosphere of in-person classes.


No matter your background or musical style, you’ll leave equipped to produce high-quality tracks that reflect your unique artistic voice.

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I offer lessons structured towards learning composition and music theory in line with academic syllabuses, with tailored support to specifications of GCSE and A Level Music, alongside free composition exploring the individual's technical and creative needs on an individual basis.

I’m a doctoral researcher in Composition at Guildhall School of Music and Drama and have studied composition at both Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music for Undergraduate and Masters level study.
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