Guy Michelmore – How To Write Cinematic Music

If you want to create orchestral music with a Hollywood flair – whether or not you are writing for film – this course is for you. Perfect for both passionate hobbyists and aspiring professionals, it reveals the secrets behind iconic scores like Jurassic Park and Harry Potter, and helps you bring some of that same magic to your own compositions.

Taught by Guy Michelmore and his fellow film composers, this course gives you essential cinematic writing techniques, enabling you to turn simple ideas into grand, emotive music, reminiscent of classic Hollywood scores.

What You’ll Learn In How To Write Cinematic Music

• Develop and write memorable melodies and themes that capture the essence of cinematic music.
• Use harmony and chord progressions to evoke specific emotions and enhance the storytelling aspect of your music.
• Arrange music effectively for different sections of the orchestra, understanding their unique roles and capabilities in a classic cinematic music context.
• Integrate ostinatos, rhythms, and dynamic changes to build excitement and drive in your compositions.
• Combine thematic development, orchestration, and structural techniques to create cohesive, cinematic pieces.

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