17 Music Composition courses

MUSIC COMPOSITION WITH PIANO TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW Are you looking to begin your music composition career or want to develop more advanced skills in music composition? Then this music composition with piano online training course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident musician and help you to develop your expertise in music composition. This music composition with piano online training course is accredited by the CPD UK & IPHM. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this music composition with piano online training course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident musician and develop more advanced skills. Gain the essential skills and knowledge you need to propel your career forward as a musician. The music composition with piano online training course will set you up with the appropriate skills and experience needed for the job and is ideal for both beginners and those currently working as a musician. This comprehensive music composition with piano online training course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of music composition. This music composition with piano online training course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. If you're interested in working as a musician or want to learn more skills on music composition but unsure of where to start, then this music composition with piano online training course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident musician and develop more advanced skills. As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we're dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This music composition with piano online training course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE? This comprehensive music composition with piano online training course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of music composition. ENTRY REQUIREMENT * There are no academic entry requirements for this music composition with piano online training course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. * As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol. CAREER PATH This music composition with piano online training course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry. COURSE CURRICULUM Introduction Introduction Overview of The Course Resources Up & Running with Chords & Melodies The Grid The Chromatic Scale Creating a Major Key Creating Chords Inside of a Key Naming Notes on The Piano Assignment: Simple Ambient Track Example: Simple Ambient Track Gravity: Harmonic Centers Establishing Gravity With Keys The Circle of Fifths: Major Key Gravity Creating a Minor Scale & Key Circle of Fifths: Minor Key Gravity Learning All Keys Assignment: Transposing Chords & Melodies Get Composing Piano Technique: The key to Fluency Technique & Fluency at The Piano Hand Positions & Fingerings Wandering Hands Backing Tracks Assignment: Wandering Hands Track Example: Wandering Hands Track Diatonic Harmony: Chords & Progressions Inside keys Introduction to Chords in a Key (Diatonic Harmony) Analysing 1000+ Tunes Common Chord Progressions & Conventions 30% Different - Changing Standard Chord Progressions Chord 5 in a Minor Key Harmony Cheat Sheet: Stage 1 Melody Over Harmony Tension & Resolution Chord Tones Non Chord Tones The Feelings of Different Intervals Layering & Overlapping Non-Diatonic Tones The Pentatonic Scale Patterns: The Way to Think About Your Music Assignment: Melody Writing Example: Melody Writing Structuring Harmony: Extending & Creating New Harmonic Sections Harmonic Structure Repeating Harmony Small Changes in Harmony Varying Your Bass Lines Modulation: New Centres of Gravity Composing 3 Different Sections 3 Different Sections Example 3 Different Sections Example Introduction to Voicing Arpeggiation Roman Numerals in Analysis Repeating Harmony Example Track Examples of Arpeggiation in Context Closed & Open Position Chords Inversions Doubling Dropping Voice Leading Grace Notes Accompanying Singers Assignment Accompanying Singers Example Orchestral String Writing Assignment Orchestral String Writing Example Another Example of Voice Leading Harmony Cheat Sheet: Level 2 Bass Lines Bass Lines Introduction Voice Leading & Passing Notes Bass Line Riffs Chromatic Harmony: Chords from Scratch Introduction to Chords From Scratch In Depth: Chords From Scratch How to Create Triads From Scratch Suspension Chords Working Out The Key of a Song Modulation & Secondary Dominants Pushing Out The Key Example Track Upper Structures Introduction How to Create 7th Chords Diminished & Augmented 7th Chords How to Create 9th Chords Adding 11th & 13ths to Your Chords Upper Structure Composing Example Upper Structure Composing Assignments Upper Structure Re-Harmonizing Example Reading Chord Symbols How to Read Chords and Chord Symbols Harmony Cheat Sheet: Level 3 Problem Solving Where Do I Start?: Generating Material With Rules Patterns, Patterns, Patterns Problem Solving Harmonic Rhythm Introduction to Harmonic Rhythm Passing Chords & Reharmonisation Reharmonisation Assignment Melodic Rhythm Melodic Rhythm Phrasing & Melodic Rhythm Assignment Accompaniment & Arrangement Rhythms Standard Accompaniment Patterns (With Commentary) Standard Accompaniment Patterns (No Commentary) Musical Layers & Alignment Adding Very Subtle Misalignment in Tracks The Chord Progression Manual Advanced Melodic Colors What Scales Go With What Chords The Blues Scale Harmonic & Melodic Minor Scales The Scale Omnibus Paired Pentatonics Modes Chord Relationship & Thematic Writing Introduction to Chord Relationships Chord Relationship & Arpeggiation Assignment Chord Relationship & Arpeggiation Example Breakdown Writing Themes RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION CPD CERTIFICATION SERVICE This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FROM LEAD ACADEMY After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.

RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. COURSE CURRICULUM Introduction Introduction 00:04:00 Overview of the Course 00:05:00 Resources 00:01:00 Up & Running With Chords & Melodies The Grid 00:04:00 The Chromatic Scale 00:04:00 Creating a Major Key 00:05:00 Creating Chords Inside of a Key 00:08:00 Naming Notes on the Piano 00:06:00 ASSIGNMENT: Simple Ambient Track 00:02:00 EXAMPLE: Simple Ambient Track 00:05:00 Gravity: Harmonic Centers Establishing Gravity with Keys 00:04:00 The Circle of Fifths: Major Key Gravity 00:07:00 Creating a Minor Scale & Key 00:05:00 Circle of Fifths: Minor Key Gravity 00:05:00 Learning All Keys 00:04:00 Assignment: Transposing Chords & Melodies 00:04:00 Get Composing 00:10:00 Piano Technique: The key to Fluency Technique & Fluency at the Piano 00:06:00 Hand Positions & Fingerings 00:07:00 Wandering Hands Backing Tracks 00:01:00 Assignment: Wandering Hands Track 00:02:00 EXAMPLE: Wandering Hands Track 00:12:00 Diotonic Harmony: Chords & Progressions Inside Keys Introduction to Chords in a Key (Diatonic Harmony) 00:09:00 Analysing 1000+ Tunes 00:04:00 Common Chord Progressions & Conventions 00:10:00 30% Different - Changing Standard Chord Progressions 00:03:00 Chord 5 in a Minor Key 00:04:00 Harmony Cheat Sheet: Stage 1 00:02:00 Melody Over Harmony Tension & Resolution 00:03:00 Chord Tones 00:03:00 Non Chord Tones 00:03:00 The Feelings of Different Intervals 00:09:00 Layering & Overlapping 00:06:00 Non-diatonic Tones 00:03:00 The Pentatonic Scale 00:04:00 Patterns: The Way to Think About Your Music 00:04:00 ASSIGNMENT: Melody Writing 00:02:00 EXAMPLE: Melody Writing 00:04:00 Structuring Harmony: Extending & Creating New Harmonic Sections Roman Numerals in Analysis 00:03:00 Harmonic Structure 00:03:00 Repeating Harmony 00:05:00 Repeating Harmony Example Track 00:05:00 Small Changes in Harmony 00:03:00 Varying Your Bass Lines 00:04:00 Modulation: New Centres of Gravity 00:07:00 Composing 3 Different Sections 00:02:00 3 Different Sections Example 00:02:00 Chord Voicing & Arrangement Introduction to Voicing 00:03:00 Arpeggiation 00:02:00 Examples of Arpeggiation in Context 00:08:00 Closed & Open Position Chords 00:02:00 Inversions 00:04:00 Doubling 00:09:00 Dropping 00:02:00 Voice Leading 00:08:00 Grace Notes 00:02:00 Accompanying Singers Assignment 00:05:00 Accompanying Singers Example 00:02:00 Orchestral String Writing Assignment 00:03:00 Orchestral String Writing Example 00:02:00 Another Example of Voice Leading 00:03:00 Harmony Cheat Sheet: Level 2 00:01:00 Bess Line Bass Lines Introduction 00:04:00 Voice Leading & Passing Notes 00:05:00 Bass Line Riffs 00:03:00 Chromatic Harmony: Chords From Scratch Introduction to Chords from Scratch 00:02:00 In Depth: Chords from Scratch 00:02:00 How to Create Triads from Scratch 00:06:00 Suspension chords 00:03:00 Working out the key of a song 00:04:00 Modulation & Secondary Dominants 00:05:00 Pushing Out the Key Example Track 00:01:00 Upper Structures Introduction 00:03:00 How to Create 7th Chords 00:08:00 Diminished & Augmented 7th Chords 00:03:00 How to Create 9th Chords 00:04:00 Adding 11th & 13ths to Your Chords 00:03:00 Upper Structure Composing Example 00:02:00 Upper Structure Re-harmonizing Example 00:02:00 Reading Chord Symbols How to Read Chords and Chord Symbols 00:08:00 Harmony Cheat Sheet: Level 3 00:01:00 Problem Solving Where Do I Start: Generating Material with Rules 00:09:00 Patterns, Patterns, Patterns… 00:09:00 Problem Solving 00:10:00 Harmonic Rhythm Introduction to Harmonic Rhythm 00:05:00 Passing Chords & Reharmonisation 00:07:00 Reharmonisation Assignment 00:01:00 Melodic Rhythm Melodic Rhythm 00:04:00 Phrasing & Melodic Rhythm Assignment 00:02:00 Accompaniment & Arrangement Rhythms Standard Accompaniment Patterns (with commentary) 00:06:00 Standard Accompaniment Patterns (no commentary) 00:06:00 Musical Layers & Alignment 00:04:00 Adding Very Subtle Misalignment in Tracks 00:07:00 The Chord Progression Manual 00:04:00 Advanced Melodic Colors What Scales Go with What Chords 00:04:00 The Blues Scale 00:02:00 Harmonic & Melodic Minor Scales 00:03:00 The Scale Omnibus 00:04:00 Paired Pentatonics 00:07:00 Modes 00:08:00 Chord Relationship & Thematic Writing Introduction to Chord Relationships 00:06:00 Chord Relationship & Arpeggiation Assignment 00:02:00 Chord Relationship & Arpeggiation Example Breakdown 00:04:00 Writing Themes 00:03:00 Supplementary Resources Supplementary Resources - Music Composition with the Piano: Ultimate Keyboard Theory 00:00:00 Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00

At Black & Gold Audio we offer beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert sessions for anyone aged 14 and over. The sessions are carried out either within our studios in Truro, Cornwall or remotely using ZOOM. They are designed around you the learner and your own specific wants and needs. Our tutor is an expert in the fields of acoustics, recording, traditional and electronic music composition, music production, sequencing, sound design, mixing and mastering, film, TV and game audio. Who is this course for?  Candidates who are interested in a more one to one based learning program remotely or within a professional industry standard environment, tuition is flexible regarding days, hours and regularity. Most importantly the tutor can design a program that it suited to you and your requirements, a meeting with the tutor can be arranged beforehand to discuss a learning plan for you. Flexible 1 to 1 tutoring is a great way to learn at your own pace with no pressures and with the support of an industry expert. You may also be interested in the RSL Music Production Grades 1-8 which we deliver on a 1 to 1 basis too, see HERE. What will I learn?  This is a very open ended question for these types of sessions, its about what you want to learn and our tutor will talk with you to figure out the a suitable program for your needs. We cater for beginners, intermediates, advanced and expert students. How will I learn? The aim of these courses is to build a basic to advanced knowledge and understanding in various specialist areas of the industry, each tailor made course will support your learning through progress tracking and access to some amazing learning resources provided by our tutor. Each session will focus and build upon the last so that you are eventually able to meet your desired end goal. What equipment do I use on the course? The Black & Gold Studio is equipped with a huge range of both industry standard recording equipment, hardware synthesizers, drum machines, fx processing and control surfaces, and that’s before we even get inside the computer!! You can be taught to use DAW’s such as Logic Pro X, Cubase, Pro Tools & Ableton Live as well as explore other 3rd party softwares such as NI Komplete, Izotope, Fabfilter, Waves and so many more.

This is a non – qualification course where learners will explore the world of music composition and sound recording for Film, TV & Games. Students will learn how to create, arrange and use music for a visual narrative exploring various genres including epic, horror, thriller, comedy and romance. Along side the music composed for a visual, the recording of sound (field & foley recordings) will be undertaken for the ‘onscreen’ SFX synchronisation. The use of Logic Pro X (DAW) as both a composition and synchronisation tool will be explored, as well as the use and techniques of microphones and field recording devices.  Day: Saturdays (6 weeks) Times: 10am - 3.30pm  Who is this course for?  Those that are interested in Sound and Music for visual media and have an interest in exploring composition and recording for TV, Film & Games. Students are not required to have previous knowledge of playing an instrument, using a DAW or recording with microphones but previous experience would be an advantage  What will I learn?  This will include course objectives. •Understand the history of media sound & music •Understand and use a DAW to compose music •Understand and use compositional techniques to support visual narrative. •Understand and use Microphones and techniques in the recording process •Understand sound design and synchronisation to support visual narrative. How will I learn? The aim of the course is to build an understanding of these specialist areas and use some of the techniques explored in a short visual clip of your choice. The work is completed within the sessions through recording and composition on the equipment and is supported by a vast amount of learning resources supplied by the tutor. Practicing composition and recording at home would also be an advantage if you have the equipment, but not a necessity. 

The Music Technology, Production and Recording course can lead to a degree and career in many different professions. In one year, you could be well on your way to a new job or university study such as: • sound engineer • producer • media composer • sound recordist • music performer • recording artist • acoustic engineer • mixing or mastering engineer • sound designer The qualification gives you all the academic knowledge and creative skills you need for higher education study. It also provides the opportunity to develop study skills that help you to succeed at HE or in the industry sector. The course runs for 3 days per week (9.15am - 2.45pm) What will I study?  The course explores various areas of the industry and in particular those that are career based and can be studied at a higher level. Key subject areas are: • Acoustics in Music Production and Recording  • Music Composition and Theory • MIDI and Audio Sequencing • Sound and Music for Visual Media • Music Technology in Performance • Studio Production and Recording • Sampling and Synthesis You will learn to use industry-standard software and hardware equipment in the classroom, recording studio and live room environments that emulate real-world scenarios and working practices. 

Find your voice and become a real singer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IT'S TIME TO DEVELOP YOUR SINGING SKILLS AND REKINDLE YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE. Signing is a beautiful art that instantly makes you feel alive and brings joy to any situation. Do you want to develop a beautiful voice and sing with confidence? Whether you want to improve your performance or bring happiness to your audience, this singing course will help you become a pro singer. Learn to control, coordinate, scale, and improve your voice. Practice lengthening the breath and strengthening your throat. Learn all about the resonance, projection, and pitch of your voice. Work with various instruments and read notes like a pro. Master the tone, precision, agility, all-vowels, voice-mixing, and music dynamics. Gain control over your vocals by understanding your vocal physiology. Learn to sing like your musical heroes and strengthen your skills through multiple practice sessions. Finally, earn a valuable certificate upon completion to explore a new career in music. What will you learn from this course? * How to enhance your pitch, resonance, breath, and sound * How to warm up your vocal cords * How to clear your voice from noise, vocal weights, and fatigue * How to read notes and generate different tones * How to sing along with different instruments and create harmony among sounds * How to generate tones from mixing voices * How to produce beautiful sounds and interjections * How to control your voice to sing professionally with confidence * How to produce a complete stage-ready song with the help of your voice, background music, instruments, voice-mixing, and sound effects. Who is this course for? * Anyone who wants to improve their signing skills and want to play musical instruments * Influencers, social media specialists, and professionals related to the music industry, event planning, and entertainment who need to sing as part of their job * Teachers and care-takers who are interested in becoming music instructors This course is the best choice for those who want to learn to sing. It covers all core aspects of signing from voice control to instrument playing. It’s a top pick for beginners and professionals alike. All you need to get started is a passion for music. Signing is pure fun and a way to nourish your soul. Learn to do it properly and your life will never be the same. Your singing skills will let you stand out and shine at parties, social gatherings, as well as in your home studio. Sign up now to start your singing journey and enrich yourself with this amazing art. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN THE SINGING COURSE TODAY AND GET THE BENEFITS: LEARNING FROM A PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR 24/7 ACCESS FROM ANY DEVICE PRACTICAL EXERCISES TESTS, QUIZZES AND RECAPS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION EXTRA MATERIALS AND DOWNLOADABLE BONUSES 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Singing Instructor: BARRY OLIVER Singing and music coach Barry Olivier is an award-winning music artist, professional voice coach, songwriter, singer, and a talented multi-instrumentalist with over eight years of singing and music coaching experience. He has written many popular pieces and possesses a huge collection of songs, tunes, and unique music generated with the help of different instruments. In his music school , he provides training in drum-beating, instrument playing, music composition, voice control, and signing. He has trained at least 500 professionals and young stars during his workshops and training programs. His love for singing is undeniable and his students can attest to his passion for this craft. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE: DETAILED VIDEO PRESENTATIONS 1. How to become a better singer? * Understanding how to work with your voice * Exercises how to find a power of your voice * Basic psychology for singers for better understanding of how voice works * How to be a successful singer 2. Essential singing knowledge * Get complete knowledge about basic music theory * Learn how to correct your posture during singing * Discover different techniques of singing 3. Preparation for singing * Complete overview of singing techniques * Preparing training environment * Contraindications to singing- medical conditions affecting your singing * Select a correct microphone * Master your tones and become skilled in vocalization * Preparation for a live performance TRAINING VIDEOS 1. Things connected with singing * Vocal warm-up – Special methods of awakening your voice * Take a breath – exercises to help you with singing * Accessories and setup – Why you need to have the right microphone 2. Various singing techniques * Vocal styles & sounds – Learn have to use vibrato, falsetto, belting, vocal fry * Resonators in singing – How to operate your voice * Vocal amplitude – discover your range TESTS 1. Tests and revision of acquired knowledge * Basic knowledge of singing * Knowledge of specific singing techniques 2. Final Exam * Final test * Summary of previous knowledge and tasks TASKS 1. Practical tasks about: * Setting up your practice space * Breathing exercises * Warm-up * Articulation * Resonance * Find your register COURSE MATERIALS * Creating your public image as a singer * 10 Hottest trends in the music industry * Cooperation with streaming platforms * Self-publishing your songs- A practical guide -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A LETTER FROM YOUR EXPERT INSTRUCTOR: > WHY JOIN KEMP CENTER’S SINGING COURSE? > > Music gives meaning to life’s events. We cannot imagine a wedding, a birthday > party, a get-to-gather, a commercial, or any other event without warm beats of > music. It’s an integral part of everybody’s life and people love to sing, > whether they are alone or surrounded by a crowd. > > Besides liveliness and joy, music reduces stress, enhances memory, improves > cognition, opens up minds, and brings people together. It furthermore gives > you more opportunities for self-expression and helps in reducing mental and > physical pain. Physicians and psychologists often suggest music for curing > certain diseases and improving life’s quality. > > You’re seeing people with headphones around their necks everywhere. This only > goes to show how important music is for everyone. > > Along with listening, signing is equally beneficial and fulfilling. It allows > you to express yourself, boosts your confidence, lets you feel good, improves > your lungs, and enriches you with a sense of accomplishment. > > Signing can connect you with lots of new people as well as bring more > subscribers to your social media accounts. It can boost your business and > career by making your presence more engaging. You definitely need to learn how > to sing, if not for commercial purposes, then for your mental wellbeing. > > There are so many platforms and courses where you can learn to sing. The best > thing about this course is that it is complete and comprehensive and covers > all the techniques required to become a better singer. I highly encourage you > to join and start singing better today! > > Barry Olivier, Music instructor

Advanced: Next level jamming ideas for next level players - where we jam advanced level songs (songs requiring barre chords, 7ths, m7th, maj7th, 9th, m9th, sus chords, lead work and complex rhythms) broken down and rebuilt ahead of an end of term performance in front of a live audience. Highly recommended for the player with some time to practice. Working towards a performance event in front of your friends and family and other members of The Guitar Social community on Saturday 17th June An Advanced level player feels like you’ve got it. You’re looking for a challenge and can pick up and adjust to new ideas quickly.

Advanced: Next level jamming ideas for next level players - where we jam advanced level songs (songs requiring barre chords, 7ths, m7th, maj7th, 9th, m9th, sus chords, lead work and complex rhythms) broken down and rebuilt ahead of an end of term performance in front of a live audience. Highly recommended for the player with some time to practice. Working towards a performance event in front of your friends and family and other members of The Guitar Social community on Saturday 17th June An Advanced level player feels like you’ve got it. You’re looking for a challenge and can pick up and adjust to new ideas quickly.

Intermediates: Bedroom player to bar room rockstar - where we jam intermediate level songs with the barre chord, scale, improvisation, theory and chord extension learning snuck into the jamming fun An intermediate player can play E type barre chords and perhaps some/all A type positions. You can play a few scales and have been using them either to improvise or play solos, licks and riffs. Your knowledge of the fretboard is good

Intermediates: Bedroom player to bar room rockstar - where we jam intermediate level songs with the barre chord, scale, improvisation, theory and chord extension learning snuck into the jamming fun An intermediate player can play E type barre chords and perhaps some/all A type positions. You can play a few scales and have been using them either to improvise or play solos, licks and riffs. Your knowledge of the fretboard is good