A music composition degree is an increasingly popular route to pursue for those who love music and want to make it their career or personal passion. There are many institutions around the world that offer degrees in this field, with most offering either a bachelor’s or master’s level qualification. With more musicians than ever before, […]
Writing a composition is like writing any other kind of story, except you do not have an overall plot. You instead have pieces that form the narrative. These parts can be scenes, events, or paragraphs depending on what part of the story they tell. Scenes are usually short sequences of actions or conversations. Events are […]
A composer is someone who creates music or tunes. They can write very beautiful melodies, add interesting rhythms to songs, use instruments such as piano, violin, guitar, bass, drums, etc., and develop their skills in tone, technique, and repertoire (songs they have written before). Music composition is an integral part of our culture. It has […]
A lot of people have music in their lives, be it through singing or playing an instrument, learning how to compose songs or orchestrate pieces. But very few know what “composing” means exactly! Music composition is the process of creating new material by joining together existing parts (lots of them!). These parts come from sources […]
Learning music composition is very difficult and takes a lot of practice, work, and effort. It will take you years to truly understand how to compose for music! That’s why it is so important to learn your basic skills well before moving onto more advanced concepts. There are many ways to learn music theory (the […]
Learning how to compose music is like learning any other skill – it takes time, practice, and repetitions. There’s no quick fix or shortcut that works every time, but there are things you can do to make your composing more efficient and effective. The first step in becoming a successful composer is knowing what types […]
Learning music composition is like learning any other skill — you have to practice, practice, and keep practicing! There are many ways to learn how to compose songs, and it’s totally okay if you don’t know what approach sounds best for you right now. In this article, we will talk about some of the most […]
I have always loved music, listening to it, creating my own songs, and now recording them. It has inspired me in ways that are unique for every person. For example, some use it as motivation or inspiration, helping them get out of bed or achieve a goal. Music can also be a way to connect […]
A good composition is one that leaves you feeling inspired, maybe even motivated to make changes in your life or take action on an idea that it sparked. It should make you feel happy, and it should challenge you to deal with something new. There are three main components of a good composition: the meter, […]
Learning music composition is very different from learning how to play an instrument or take voice lessons. While having those pre-requisites is helpful, it’s not necessary to be passionate about music to create your own musical compositions! There are many ways to learn music writing. You can study music theory (the parts of music like […]
