Resource List for Further Learning

Resource List for Further Learning

OTHER FORTE COMPOSER ACADEMY RESOURCES
As you may know, I have other educational content besides this course, like MIDI study packs and an in-depth course on Film Scoring for Beginners, and a number of educational articles, videos, and misc other content--especially on my Youtube channel. I am also planning to create more materials in the future based on the feedback and needs of my students. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR LEARNING

But there are also a TON of other great learning resources out there in the world wide webs to help you hone your skills, so be sure to check out some of the resources on this list for your continued study. These categories are not completely accurate (some channels for example, do more than just "composition and orchestration") but nevertheless, here are some of my favs:

COMPOSITION + ORCHESTRATION

  • David McCaulley - Youtube (score analysis videos--really great to see the score with the music and scene, and the commentary is good too.)

  • Guy Michelmore's youtube channel is super--he is charming, entertaining, and succinct. I hear great things about his courses/paid instruction at Thinkspace Education as well.

  • Rick Beato (Youtube)

  • Bradfey - Youtube Film score analysis videos--more score breakdown gold. 

  • Orchestral tools Educational Videos  (Youtube)

  • Cinesamples Educational Videos  (Youtube)

  • Rimsky Korsakov Principles of Orchestration (PAID LINK)(Book)

  • Rimsky Korsakov Principles of Orchestration (Free Online)

  • Mike Verta (Youtube) (and courses)

  • Peter Alexander Courses

  • Robin Hoffman 

  • Michael Whittaker - Youtube (also film and production stuff)



PRODUCTION, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS, FILM, PROCESS

  • Junkie XL  (Youtube)

  • Trevor Morris  (Youtube)

  • Perspective: A forum for Film, TV, and Media Composers (Facebook Group)

  • Anne-Kathrin Dern (Youtube) - (super stuff - really great instruction on a wide range of things relating to media composing in particular)

  • Vi-Control Forum

  • Spitfire  (Youtube)

  • Sample Library Review  (Youtube)

  • Daniel James  (Youtube)

  • Alex Pffeffer (Youtube - not just production)

  • Alex Moukala (Youtube)

  • Trailer Music Composer's Support Group (Facebook Group)

 
[NOTE: Any Amazon links are affiliate links, which mean that I get a small cut of whatever you purchase through that link. Just FYI.]


Thanks so much for checking out the course and sharing your musical journey with me! Onwards and upwards! 

How To Compose with MIDI and Virtual Instruments

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  • 1 - Welcome and About This Course
  • 2 - MIDI, DAWs, and Virtual Instruments Explained

Hardware Explained: What You Will Need

  • 3 - HARDWARE: Computers and Components
  • 4 - HARDWARE: Audio Interfaces + Soundcards
  • 5 - HARDWARE: Speakers and Headphones
  • 6 - HARDWARE: Midi Keyboards and Controllers

Software Explained: What You Will Need

  • 7 - SOFTWARE: DAWs and FX Plugins
  • 8- SOFTWARE: Virtual Instruments

Hardware + Software Recommendations for your MIDI Workstation

  • 9 - Complete MIDI Workstation Setup Configurations (Sorted by Budget)

How to Use the Tools and Control Virtual Instruments

  • 10 - Getting to Know Your DAW
  • 11 - How to Build a Template
  • 12 - Managing Large Templates
  • 13 - Balancing Orchestral Instruments in a Template
  • 13b - Cool Cubase-Specific Features for Template Building + Management
  • 14 - Controlling Virtual Instruments (Part 1)
  • 15 - Controlling Virtual Instruments (Part 2)
  • 21 Tips for Bringing MIDI to Life (PDF)

Composing Great Music from Beginning to End

  • 16 - The Composer's Mindset and First Steps
  • 17 - Melody and Structure
  • 18 - Principles of Orchestration
  • 19 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 1)
  • 20 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 2)
  • 21 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 3)
  • 22 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 4)
  • 23 - Virtual Orchestration (Part 5)
  • 24 - Exporting Stems
  • 25 - Mixing
  • 26 - Mastering and File Export
  • BONUS - 2022 Thoughts on Mixing and Mastering in your DAW Session

The Heart of A Hero AUDIO/MIDI ASSETS

  • The Heart of a Hero AUDIO, MIDI, and CPR Assets
  • The Heart of a Hero Feb19 320MP3.mp3

Additional MIDI Files for Study

  • Hillsdale Western STUDY MIDI.zip
  • Hillsdale Theme STUDY MIDI.zip
  • Approaching Darkness STUDY MIDI.zip

Course Audio

  • How to Compose for MIDI & VI COURSE AUDIO.zip

Conclusion

  • 27 - Course Conclusion and What's Next
  • Course Completion Feedback Survey
  • Resource List for Further Learning