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When I was in college, I was taught that the best composers hear their music BEFORE they write it.
The formal term for this skill is audiation—the ability to hear or comprehend music when...
Next Thursday marks the 1-year anniversary of one of the coolest games I’ve ever watched.
God of War: Ragnarok had it all—a phenomenal story, lush gameplay and graphics, and an ...
A few weeks back, my buddy Mattia Chiappa released an important video for composers writing in DAWs.
I often get asked by students for recommendations on orchestration books or scores to study....
My parents recently got a chance to hear a piece from a live recording session I had with a full orchestra.
After listening, my Mom asked me about how orchestration works as a part of the...
The Building Blocks of Great Melodies
To write a melody that your audience will remember, you need to know the 3 basic ingredients of many great melodies.
The “Whistle Factor”
If you...
If you want to compose for a living, you'll have to learn how to push through creative blocks.
Here's 6 tactics for when you're feeling stuck, and how to get back to creating quickly:
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