Arn Andersson – Cinematic Music I – Idea To Finished Recording

Arn Andersson – Cinematic Music I – Idea To Finished Recording

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Cinematic Music

From Idea To Finished Recording

Cinematic Music: From Idea To Finished Recording is the starting composer’s complete guide to mastering all the fundamental principles of composing, orchestrating and producing modern cinematic tracks.

From writing memorable themes, to effective harmonic progressions, structuring your tracks into pleasant sonic journeys, and mocking them up using modern sample libraries – we will cover everything you need to know to make your musical ideas come to life.

Through 26 hours of video content, you will be guided through the process of creating modern cinematic music in the style of Hans Zimmer, Two Steps From Hell and Brian Tyler – from coming up with the first ideas, to the finished recording is done.

Here’s What You’ll Learn

Coming up with ideas for themes easily and effortlessly
Using the PReVaDe method to craft memorable melodies
Writing effective countermelodies and ostinatos
Structuring your theme ideas into powerful, complete compositions
The most fundamental principles for arranging for the orchestra
How to avoid the worst mistakes that are ruining your orchestrations
The basics of the orchestral instruments and their families
How to make your orchestrations sound huge and lush
Crucial principles for making your mockups sound more realistic
Basic techniques and principles for better mixes
My approaches for a clean, powerful production – even if you’re no mixer

What You Get In The Course

8 Modules Covering the Entire Cinematic Music Workflow
Assignments And Exercises to Accelerate Your Learning
Private Cinematic Music Facebook Group
Over 26 Hours of Video Content
Over-the-shoulder creation of a full cinematic track
Lifetime Access

COME UP WITH MEMORABLE THEMES, ANYWHERE
Learn powerful melody writing techniques that destroy writer’s blocks.

WRITE EFFECTIVE OSTINATOS AND COUNTER MELODIES
Add depth, movement and drive to your compositions.

STRUCTURE YOUR TRACKS INTO MOVING MUSICAL JOURNEYS
Learn essential skills to structure any melody into a strong composition.

MASTER THE ESSENTIALS OF ORCHESTRAL ARRANGEMENTS
Learn the fundamental techniques for effective orchestrations.

ACHIEVE MORE REALISTIC, HUMAN SOUNDING MOCKUPS
Acquire the mindsets and knowledge to make your midi sound lifelike.

CREATE POWERFUL MIXES WITH ONLY BASIC TOOLS
Learn techniques to get a clean, balanced mix using only essential tools.

Your Journey Through The Course

Module 1:
Enter The World Of Cinematic Music

We are starting off the course with some fundamental knowledge, mindsets and essential concepts around the topic of learning cinematic music. I will tell you my story of getting to where I am today, some of the struggles I’ve faced, and how this course seeks to bypass these big obstacles.

We will explore topics such as:

What is required for this course
How to get the most out of this program
Why I made this course
Who it is for, and what it intends to fix

Module 2:
Crafting Your Theme

In the second module of the course, we dive straight into the main core of your cinematic tracks, the main theme. It is what people will remember, and what usually is seen as the identity of your piece.

We cover topics such as:

Coming up with motifs for your tracks
Using intervals to evoke different emotions
Turning any motif into a full melody
Practical techniques for more memorable, effective melodies
Learning the language of harmony to find the best chords for your theme
Practical modulation techniques for effortlessly moving between keys
Crafting an effective story arc, with proper melody contour and shape
Writing beautiful counter melodies for your theme
Crafting powerful, moving ostinatos to give your piece drive and energy

Module 3:
Structuring Your Composition

In the third module, we start talking about how you can take your theme, and turn it into a full composition. We will discuss tools and principles you can use to craft interesting sonic journeys, that keep the listener hooked from beginning to end.

We cover the following topics:

Using growth and contrast to keep your track interesting at all times
Crafting new sections from your main theme, effortlessly
Using complexity and power to shape a dynamic journey through your piece
How to create tracks with one theme that keeps repeating and growing
How to create tracks with contrasting sections, and how to make them effective

Module 4:
Orchestration and Arrangement

In the fourth module, we will start taking a closer look at the orchestral instruments, the orchestral families, and crucial principles to keep in mind when writing for each of them. We will also dive into some very important orchestration principles to ensure a powerful representation of your theme, and a clear mix in the end.

In this module you will see:

A breakdown of the orchestral families and their main instruments
Common orchestration mistakes and how to avoid them
Tips for writing and arranging for Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, and Choirs.
How to craft effective chord voicings for any orchestral family
Using Foreground, Middleground, and Background to guide the listener’s attention
Using the MeHaRyTe principle to orchestrate more effortlessly
Digital orchestration tips and principles to keep in mind
3 orchestrations of the same theme
Tips for arranging large, epic statements
1 hour analysis of one of my tracks and its orchestration

Module 5:
Creating A Realistic Mockup

In the fifth module, we will focus a bit more on how we can achieve a more realistic mockup, based on what we did in chapter four.

In this final module you will see:

My general tips and tricks to achieve more realism
Crucial mindsets that can make or break your end result, easily
My tips for using Mod Wheels for more dynamic and human performances
An Over-The-Shoulder look at my workflow when mocking up themes
Tips for setting up and using templates to increase your workflow and speed

Module 6:
Mixing and Mastering Your Track

In the fifth module, we will focus a bit more on how we can achieve a more realistic mockup, based on what we did in chapter four.

In this final module you will see:

My basic, easy to follow principles for mixing and mastering my tracks
Tips and tricks to improve the quality of your productions, quickly
An Over-The-Shoulder look at my workflow for my mixes
Advice for mastering your piece

Module 7:
Creating A Track From Beginning To End

In this module you will see me create a complete track from beginning to end, with all the mistakes, hurdles and victories along the way. From the first notes, to the final export.

In this final module you will see:

Me come up with a motif, and turn it into a full melody
Turn this melody into a complete theme
Turn this theme into an AABA style composition
Orchestrate and arrange the entire composition
Record and edit the mockup of my track
Mix and master, and export the final result

Module 8:
Insights From The Industry

In this module you will be able to learn from the work experience from both talented industry professionals, and myself. We will discuss things we wish we knew when we got into the industry, and advice for people who are currently getting started.

In this final module you will see:

Advice from industry professionals
Costly mistakes to avoid
Stories from the life of a traveling composer
Tips for getting ahead in today’s market and industry

Meet Your Instructor

Arn Andersson – Course Instructor
Arn Andersson is a Norwegian musician, traveler and creative educator that aspires to empower creatives to produce better art, live better lives and make a living from their passion as the co-founder of Evenant.

He has worked remotely across nearly 30 countries on his nomadic workstation while providing music for various ad campaigns, video games, a Lionsgate film, and trailer campaigns like Lady and the Tramp, Lego Movie, Cold Pursuit, and Welcome To Marwen. He’s also been a collaborator on tracks for renowned artists such as The Metropole Orkest and Hardwell.