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learn how to level up your productions with a $100 discount on the modern composer blueprint for owners of Nucleus and Nucleus Lite Edition

Module I

Music Theory 101

New to music theory? This beginner-friendly module will guide you step by step through the essentials you need to start composing. Over five lessons, you’ll learn the core elements of music—notes, pitches, sharps, and flats—as well as how keys and key signatures work. You’ll gain a solid understanding of rhythm and timing, and by the end, you’ll be able to
write your first piece of original music.

Includes:
5 lessons, worksheets, and a final assessment.

Finish the module ready to compose your own music.

Module II

Harmony, Melody & Orchestration

Take your musical ideas to the next level in this in-depth module focused on harmony, melody, and orchestration. Across eight lessons, you’ll explore the foundations of harmony and learn how to apply it effectively in your compositions, from basic techniques to more advanced voice leading and progressions. You’ll develop your melodic writing, discover what makes an orchestra work, and learn how to orchestrate your own music. By combining these skills, you’ll start shaping your own unique compositional voice.

Includes:
8 lessons, worksheets, and a final assessment.

After this module, you’ll be able to take your ideas from humble beginnings to full orchestral pieces!

Module III

Midi Programming

You can write music—but can you bring it to life with virtual instruments? This module teaches you the essentials of MIDI programming so you can turn your compositions into expressive, realistic performances. Over three focused lessons, you’ll learn how to use dynamics, articulations, and keyswitching to add emotion and nuance, as well as how to build an efficient MIDI template to streamline your workflow.

Includes:

3 lessons, worksheets, and a final assessment.

After this Module, you’ll be able to fully
realise your musical ideas!

Module IV

Scoring To Picture

Now that you can write polished, professional-sounding music, it’s time to apply those skills to storytelling. In this module, you’ll learn how to score a film from start to finish, using real scenes to develop your craft. You’ll explore the fundamentals of scoring to picture, including how to begin, spot scenes, and follow industry-standard practices. Along the way, you’ll create themes and motifs for characters, places, and plots, and sketch two full cues in real time. You’ll also learn how to work quickly and efficiently—key skills for succeeding in professional film scoring.

Includes:

10 lessons, worksheets, and a final assessment.

Congratulations! You now know how to compose music for the big screen!

Module V

Mixing And Mastering

Learn how to make your music sound crisp, clear, and punchy through the essentials of mixing and mastering. This module covers everything from panning, reverb, EQ, and compression to using mixing techniques to creatively enhance your instruments and compositions. You’ll also learn how to prepare and deliver your score to a post-production team for a final mix, and explore the basics of mastering to ensure your music sounds polished and translates well across all speakers, headphones, and devices.

Includes:

8 lessons, worksheets, and a final assessment.

Nice work! You’re ready to begin your journey into the wonderful world of film composing!

Module VI

Life Of A Modern Composer

What does it take to live and work as a composer? In this module, you’ll learn how to build a sustainable, fulfilling career in the industry. From creating an effective showreel and developing your personal brand to networking strategically and finding opportunities, you’ll gain practical tools to grow professionally. We’ll also cover how to maintain your well-being while navigating the demands of a creative career.

Featuring insights from special guest Pieter Schlosser (composer for Transformers, Destiny, Malverde)

Includes:

3 lessons and a 50 page booklet.

Following this module, you’ll have a deep and comprehensive toolkit of knowledge and techniques to start your life as a composer on commercial projects!