I'm A Composer
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Clearly, there's way, WAY MORE to being a composer than just having a whole bunch of sample libraries and a DAW to trigger them with!
No matter how much you've spent setting up your system, and how cutting edge your sample libraries might be, just having the right 'tools' won't get you very far.
You need to know what to do with those 'tools' to achieve deliver great musical cues. And let's face it, a composer can be asked to produce cues for a very wide range of scenes. Anything from 'gentle romantic' to 'magical fantasy' or 'suspense' all the way to ''high-intensity action”.
Where do we go to learn how to compose in all these styles?
Write The World
Our composition course is designed to give you a 'professional level' knowledge of exactly how to successfully produce tracks in any of the styles that may be required of you.
It moves through each of the 'styles' explaining the scales, modes, and harmonic structures you'll need. The types of melodies that work best and even how to orchestrate your ideas to bring the whole thing together.
It really is a 'one-stop shop' to all you need to know about actually composing for film and video games.
Meet your trainer
Marc Jovani, Composer, Teacher, Cofounder of Cinematic Composing
- Based in Los Angeles. Has composed soundtracks for more than 50 movies
- Has provided music for major studios such as NETFLIX, Amazon, Lionsgate, Syfy, FOX.
- His movies have been distributed internationally on leading, nationally broadcasted television channels, including Lifetime (USA), TF1 (France), the Hallmark Channel (USA), Canale 5 (Italy), Antena 3 (Spain), HBO (USA) and more.
- His music has been recorded in major studios: Warner Bros (Burbank), EastWest (Hollywood), and others.
- Co-founder of Cinematic Composing (2016) with more than 10.000 students and growing
- Berklee College of Music: Composition & Orchestration teacher at Berklee (2010-2016)
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I just wanted to drop a note and say how much I have gotten from Cinematic Composing.
Seeing Marc’s videos and hearing about the courses he has created kept my fire alive. The knowledge he shares is very motivating to me. I am excited to...
I just wanted to drop a note and say how much I have gotten from Cinematic Composing.
Seeing Marc’s videos and hearing about the courses he has created kept my fire alive. The knowledge he shares is very motivating to me. I am excited to put the things I have learned into action and share my efforts with the community.
Thanks Marc!
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
I highly recommend it
I highly recommend it
Marc Jovani is a truly inspiring teacher. His coiurses rekindled my interest in composing music.
Marc Jovani is a truly inspiring teacher. His coiurses rekindled my interest in composing music.
Guitar player - Composer Zaragoza (España)
From Leipzig to L.A.
From Leipzig to L.A.
Hello Guys,
I´m a composer for film based in germany, leipzig. I joined CC because I like Marc Jovani's music very much and his way of narrating and communicating inspires me.
Hello Guys,
I´m a composer for film based in germany, leipzig. I joined CC because I like Marc Jovani's music very much and his way of narrating and communicating inspires me.
Filmcomposer Leipzig (Germany)
I learned a lot
I learned a lot
Before the course, I was impressed with the way Marc explained things. This impression grew even more as he progressed. I learned a lot about workflow and ways to increase my production speed. This has inspired me in so many ways. Thanks for...
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Before the course, I was impressed with the way Marc explained things. This impression grew even more as he progressed. I learned a lot about workflow and ways to increase my production speed. This has inspired me in so many ways. Thanks for sharing your experience! I am looking forward to getting through the other courses!
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Composer Fall River MA (USA)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
The courses are great. Marc give us great knowledge, He really know how to make great samples mockups. He shares with us all his knowledge and his tricks and tips.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
The courses are great. Marc give us great knowledge, He really know how to make great samples mockups. He shares with us all his knowledge and his tricks and tips.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Music Composer Montpellier (France)
What You'll Learn
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1. Love makes the world go 'round.
Everyone loves a good 'love' cue and as 'schmaltzy as they are, they are a 'bread and butter' style for composers to be able to produce.
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2. Ever Cried in a Movie?
Come on... Of course you have. Even just a little bit. There are few things more powerful than a well-crafted scene that has a musical cue that tears at your heartstrings.
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3. Oh come on, what the heck is behind that locked door?
'Edge of the seat' scenes absolutely need a supportive cue to maximize the tension. Learn how to write it here!
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4. Run ... Run... Look out they're right behind you!
Action cues can be tricky but when you get it right it's so satisfying. You'll be looking at both mid-intensity and hi-intensity action here.
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5. There is something going on.. do you feel it?
Slow drama is a style that you'll absolutely need to know. It may not be quite as exhilarating to compose but it is essential and satisfying to get it right.
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6. Otherworldly creatures and amazing adventures.
Some of the biggest movie successes in modern times have relied heavily on magical, fantasy or supernatural themes. It seems we never tire of the 'incredible'.
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7. Is it a Bird?
Adventure hero and villain scenes are super important to get right. They support the character and make them larger than life whether for good or evil.
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8. Light and Dark but maybe not too heavy
You'll learn the differences between romantic comedy and dark comedy and learn how to compose for both.
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9. Bang Bang Boom!!
Discover how to blow your audience away with your cutting-edge trailer cues. You'll need to turn things up for this!
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10. Great Job Team!!
Learn how to compose and produce the sort of tracks that big corporates love to proclaim their successes and to inspire their teams and customers.
Stories on I'm A Composer
Higly recommended
Higly recommended
If you are wanting a course that goes deep ... This is your course
If you are wanting a course that goes deep ... This is your course
Read lessComposer New York (USA)
Marc it's an excellent teacher.
Marc it's an excellent teacher.
I purchased the course and I am loving it. It's very well structured and edited. The detail of information is very precise and useful.
I purchased the course and I am loving it. It's very well structured and edited. The detail of information is very precise and useful.
Read lessMusic Composer Lisboa (Portugal)
Useful for the rest of your career
Useful for the rest of your career
Whether it’s a film, TV show, video game, or music production, the information you will learn in this course is very valuable and will be useful for the rest of your career.
Whether it’s a film, TV show, video game, or music production, the information you will learn in this course is very valuable and will be useful for the rest of your career.
Read lessComposer Los Angeles (USA)
Extremely well organized, very detailed and thorough.
Extremely well organized, very detailed and thorough.
I am a Juilliard (bachelors and masters) graduate and have taken film scoring courses in the past. Marc Jovani's Cinematic Composing courses are extremely well organized, very detailed, and thorough. His technique of instruction shows very clearly...
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I am a Juilliard (bachelors and masters) graduate and have taken film scoring courses in the past. Marc Jovani's Cinematic Composing courses are extremely well organized, very detailed, and thorough. His technique of instruction shows very clearly how to approach composing for film, helps with organizing your work-flow, and offers secrets into the process - all in a very down-to-earth way. The course also offers advice outside the modules utilizing the robust community on Facebook with regular virtual meetings, which cover a wide range of related topics and answers specific questions.
I am happy to be a part of the community. Thank you Marc!
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
Detailed and professional!
Detailed and professional!
"The course is very interesting! The lessons are very well structured and useful for both, professionals and beginners. Marc Jovani conveys great enthusiasm and helps you to achieve your goals.
Thank you Marc!!! Thank you Cinematic...
"The course is very interesting! The lessons are very well structured and useful for both, professionals and beginners. Marc Jovani conveys great enthusiasm and helps you to achieve your goals.
Thank you Marc!!! Thank you Cinematic Composing!!
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
The curriculum
Explore I'm A Composer
Explore “I'm A Composer”
This course is 'jam-packed' full of practical real-life composing lessons. You'll see how a professional composer attacks every single one of the styles in detail and completes a finished track each time.
You’ll see Marc composing step by step and explaining his “WHYs”, choices, and motivations at every stage.
You'll learn how to select the rhythmic and harmonic palette, as well as the right tempo, type of melody, and orchestration recipe, that will give you the framework of the style.
You'll discover how to best produce the parts you hear 'in your head' with your sequencer and sample libraries fast and efficiently for optimum realism.
Modules includes in this course
Module 1.
Introduction
Introduction
Module 2.
LOVE - In Depth
LOVE - In Depth
Module 3.
LOVE - How Do I Compose A Positive Emotions Cue?
LOVE - How Do I Compose A Positive Emotions Cue?
Module 4.
SADNESS - How Do I Compose A Negative Emotions Cue?
SADNESS - How Do I Compose A Negative Emotions Cue?
Module 5.
SADNESS - In Depth
SADNESS - In Depth
Module 6.
SUSPENSE - How Do I Create Tension?
SUSPENSE - How Do I Create Tension?
Module 7.
ACTION MID INTENSITY - How Do I Compose An Intense AMI Cue?
ACTION MID INTENSITY - How Do I Compose An Intense AMI Cue?
Module 8.
SUSPENSE - In Depth
SUSPENSE - In Depth
Module 9.
ACTION MID INTENSITY - In Depth
ACTION MID INTENSITY - In Depth
Module 10.
Action High Intensity - IN DEPTH
Action High Intensity - IN DEPTH
Module 11.
SUPERNATURAL
SUPERNATURAL
Module 12.
Slow Drama - In Depth
Slow Drama - In Depth
Module 13.
MAGIC & FANTASY - In Depth
MAGIC & FANTASY - In Depth
Module 14.
MAGIC & FANTASY - How Do I Compose Music That Sounds Magical?
MAGIC & FANTASY - How Do I Compose Music That Sounds Magical?
Module 15.
HORROR
HORROR
Module 16.
ADVENTURE HERO - How Do I Compose Music To Introduce A Hero?
ADVENTURE HERO - How Do I Compose Music To Introduce A Hero?
Module 17.
ADVENTURE HERO - In Depth
ADVENTURE HERO - In Depth
Module 18.
ADVENTURE VILLAIN - How Do I Compose Music To Introduce A Villain?
ADVENTURE VILLAIN - How Do I Compose Music To Introduce A Villain?
Module 19.
ADVENTURE VILLAIN - In Depth
ADVENTURE VILLAIN - In Depth
Module 20.
COMEDY (ROMANTIC COMEDY & DARK COMEDY) - How Do I Compose A Humorous Cue?
COMEDY (ROMANTIC COMEDY & DARK COMEDY) - How Do I Compose A Humorous Cue?
Module 21.
COMEDY - In Depth
COMEDY - In Depth
Module 22.
EMOTIONAL - In Depth
EMOTIONAL - In Depth
Module 23.
TRAILER - How Do I Create An Orchestral Epic Action Cue?
TRAILER - How Do I Create An Orchestral Epic Action Cue?
Module 24.
TRAILER - In Depth
TRAILER - In Depth
Module 25.
BONUS STYLE -CORPORATE IN DEPTH
BONUS STYLE -CORPORATE IN DEPTH
What People Say About This Program
Thanks Cinematic Composing
Thanks Cinematic Composing
This course is awesome and extremely helpful for all composers. It has helped me a lot.
I am truly grateful to Cinematic Composing.
This course is awesome and extremely helpful for all composers. It has helped me a lot.
I am truly grateful to Cinematic Composing.
Music Composer Sidney (Australia)
This is what you need
This is what you need
This course helped me a lot more than I thought it would
This course helped me a lot more than I thought it would
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More in 2 months than in 5 years...
More in 2 months than in 5 years...
I started the course in May, and I only can say that I've learned more in two months than I did in the last 5 years by myself. Really happy to be part of the CC community. Thanks a lot
I started the course in May, and I only can say that I've learned more in two months than I did in the last 5 years by myself. Really happy to be part of the CC community. Thanks a lot
Read lessComposer Los Angeles (USA)
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Thank you
Thanks Marc! You and Cinematic Composer school has taught me so much! I wouldn't be here without everything I've learned from you guys!
Thanks Marc! You and Cinematic Composer school has taught me so much! I wouldn't be here without everything I've learned from you guys!
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If you’ve been looking for real-world, workable answers and solutions this is the course for you.
Marc’s passion for film scoring is only surpassed by his desire to educate both aspiring and established composers to be the best and most...
If you’ve been looking for real-world, workable answers and solutions this is the course for you.
Marc’s passion for film scoring is only surpassed by his desire to educate both aspiring and established composers to be the best and most competitive music professionals they can be.
Musican LA (USA)
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Composer Milan (Italy)
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Marc teaches very clear and in-depth about each topic and step.
I love each of these courses.
Marc teaches very clear and in-depth about each topic and step.
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Excellent course!
For the first time, I found the Cinematic Composing website I knew immediately that this is exactly what I've been looking for. I've learned so much, I'm so happy.
Highly recommended course for anyone who is interested in composing music...
For the first time, I found the Cinematic Composing website I knew immediately that this is exactly what I've been looking for. I've learned so much, I'm so happy.
Highly recommended course for anyone who is interested in composing music for film
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They are a Thousand courses out there, none of them are so inspiring,
helpful, and enjoyable as cinematic composing! It’s worth every penny!
Thank you for being a part of this big family🙂
Composer Los Angeles (USA)
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