Music Lessons - One on One
Either in person or over the internet.
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Perhaps you are a musician looking for a new challenge, or someone looking to build a music career with a realistic opportunity of a full or part time income or if you want to learn more about professional media music (ie for Film, Games, Television, Trailer music and advertising) then I am here to help.
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Some possible topics below..
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Composition
How to develop past an 8 bar initial idea
Modern approach to composition
Epic music and Trailer Music
Traditional Film music
Synthesis
Study of great Film composers such as Bernard Herrmann, John Williams, James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith and many more..
Technical
How to use a DAW (Digitial Audio Workstation)
Including midi programming, working with sample libraries and multiple articulations, working with soft synths
Mixing and mastering
What plugins and sample libraries do I really need for a professional level of sound
Working in Wwise and Unity for games to build adaptive music systems
Orchestration
How to orchestrate and preparing parts for a film orchestra
Working with Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion and Choir sections
Using notation programs, preparing parts and the differences between writing for film orchestras compared to traditional orchestra
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Film and Games
How to approach scoring a film without being overwhelmed
How to work with a director and carry out a spotting session
Meeting deadlines and deliverables, managing multiple cues.
Different types of games cues explored, exploration music vs combat music vs menu music
How to design an adaptive music system for a game
If you’d like more information or to sign up for classes, get in touch today.
facebook: Brendon Varcoe
discord: brendonvarcoe
For more information or to sign up to lessons either contact me above or using the below form