Are you feeling stuck in your songwriting? Need a boost of inspiration to get those creative juices flowing? Look no further!
- By Editorial Team
- In Composition
Songwriting 101: Learn Common Song Structures (With Examples)
Are you a budding songwriter looking to take your craft to the next level?
Song structure is one of the most important components to consider when writing a song. Knowing the basics of song structure will get you on the right track to creating great music.
In this article, we’ll be discussing song structure and the various components that make it up, as well as how to analyze popular song structures by genre.
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- In Composition
How To Write A Song – Tips and Tricks for Unlocking Your Next Track
Learn how to write a song with tips, techniques, and examples from this article. Explore topics, structure, chords, and melodies to create a unique and captivating story that resonates with your audience.
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- In Composition
How Much Do Video Game Composers Make?
Video game composers come up with the soundtracks for some of the most beloved gaming experiences. If you’ve ever felt immersed in a game and had a soundtrack that kept you engaged, then you’ve experienced the work of a video game composer.
It’s a career that is both creative and technical, and one that can be financially rewarding. But how much do video game composers make?
In this article, we’ll explore the education requirements, career paths, salary ranges, and industry trends that can help you understand the potential income of …
- By Editorial Team
- In Composition, Production
How to Make Game Music: The Ultimate Guide for Aspiring Composers
We’ve all experienced it: the pulse-pounding beats of an action game, the calming melodies of an RPG, or the haunting tunes of a horror title. Music is an essential aspect of the gaming experience, and it can make or break a game. But how do you create game music that captivates and immerses players? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the world of game music composition, exploring various techniques and tools that can help you create memorable soundtracks.
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- In Composition
How to Make 8-Bit Music
Nostalgia can be a powerful force, especially when it comes to music. For many, the term “8-bit music” conjures up fond memories of classic video games from the 1980s and 1990s. This iconic sound, characterized by its lo-fi, electronic nature, is still popular today and can be heard in various forms of media, from retro-inspired games to modern electronic music. In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of creating 8-bit music, including the history, key elements, tools, and tips to help you compose your own chiptunes.
- By Ryan Leach
- In Composition
How to Write in the Golden Age of Hollywood Style
Ah, The Golden Age. Some of the greatest film music of all time came out of Hollywood during the period from the 1920s to 1950s. Titans of film scoring like Max Steiner, Franz Waxman, and Erich Wolfgang Korngold defined what it meant for music to be cinematic.
In this tutorial series we are going to learn how to write a main title cue in the style of that great era. We will begin by analyzing two cues that are representative of the style, and then work from a blank sheet of paper to a final orchestral mock-up.
- By Ryan Leach
- In Composition, Music Theory
What James Horner’s Score to Braveheart Teaches Us About Modulation
Modulation is one the most important dramatic devices we film composers have in our toolbox. We can use modulation to increase the intensity of a scene, to propel the audience into a new frame of mind, and to get a lot of mileage out of a single theme.
In this article we’re going to take an in-depth look at how an James Horner uses modulation to bring out the significant shifts in a story.