Course Language: English
AN ORCHESTRAL TEMPLATE DOES TWO THINGS
FRONT END: COMPOSING SPEED BACK END: MIXES YOUR MUSIC ON AUTOPILOT (PRO SOUND)
FRONT END: Learn how to load, organize, tweak, and customize your instruments so you can compose faster
BACK END: Create a mixing environment that elevates and mixes your music... on autopilot!
EQ SETTINGS: One of the biggest problems with mockups is frequency stacking (ie. muddy mixes). Copy my EQ settings for transparent mix.
MASTERING CHAIN: Make your mixes sound loud, wide, and bright!
MY TEMPLATE + MIDI FILES: Take a look at the last version of my template so you can copy settings. Also use my midi files and try to replicate my sound to fine tune your template.
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- WHAT'S IN THE COURSE? -
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AN ORCHESTRAL TEMPLATE DOES TWO THINGS
FRONT END: COMPOSING SPEED
BACK END: MIXES YOUR MUSIC ON AUTOPILOT (PRO SOUND)
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- WHAT'S IN THE COURSE? -
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FRONT END: Learn how to load, organize, tweak, and customize your instruments so you can compose faster
BACK END: Create a mixing environment that elevates and mixes your music... on autopilot!
EQ SETTINGS: One of the biggest problems with mockups is frequency stacking (ie. muddy mixes). Copy my EQ settings for transparent mix.
MASTERING CHAIN: Make your mixes sound loud, wide, and bright!
MY TEMPLATE + MIDI FILES: Take a look at the last version of my template so you can copy settings. Also use my midi files and try to replicate my sound to fine tune your template.
Christopher Young - Composer: Spider Man
Marc Jovani is the real deal. His courses are a hit! This course is exactly what you need to get started as a composer!
Dennis Sands - Mixing Engineer: Avengers
Marc's courses are excellent. They provide both a foundation and advanced techniques. If you're getting started, this course is perfect for you!
IF YOUR MUSIC DOESN'T SOUND PRO
is because your template is missing one part...
– YOUR TEMPLATE SHOULD BE DOING 80% OF THE MIXING FOR YOU ON AUTOPILOT –
What's the DIFFERENCE between a REGULAR Template and a 2-STEP Template?
Template Types:
Regular Template
A Regular Template consists of just the Front End—a pre-loaded collection of instruments ready for immediate composition. No need to load instruments repeatedly; simply sit down and create.
PRO Template (2-Step Template)
The PRO Template enhances your workflow with two integrated parts:
Front End: Pre-loaded instruments for fast composition
Back End: Automated mixing and mastering system that creates your signature sound, setting your work apart from other composers
This course teaches you how to build both, FRONT and BACK END
But if you just need the FRONT END, you can choose the shorter (more affordable) version of the course.
CHOOSE THE VERSION THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU
LAUNCH SPECIAL PRICE ENDS ON:
Ends on .
Jose Cancela - 5 Time Emmy Award Winning Composer
What Marc is creating with Cinematic Composing and all its courses was very much needed in this industry. Everything that you need to know to get started and beyond is right here!
Conrad Pope - Orchestrator: John Williams (Star Wars)
Marc is opening doors and giving access to the best knowledge to so many people who want to get started as composers. The content you find here is hard to find anywhere else. Keep it up!
WITH THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BUILD A TEMPLATE THAT HELPS YOU COMPOSE MUSIC THAT SOUNDS LIKE THIS
WHAT'S INSIDE
2 STEP TEMPLATE?
Most sample libraries sound great these days 🤩
But... every composer uses the same sample libraries 😰
How are you going to differentiate from everyone else? 🤨
In this course I'll show you how to use your ears to set up YOUR OWN UNIQUE template—from scratch— that sets YOU appart.
Week 1: FRONT END—I'll walk you step by step to load, organize, tweak, and customize your instruments. Goal: optimize and speed up your composing workflow
Week 2: BACK END—Reverbs, EQ, Compression... Groups, Buses, Stems... Mastering Chain. Goal: elevate your sound and put the template to mix your music for you (on autopilot)
Week 3: TUNE UP your Template—We'll compose some music to put the template to stress test the template and find potential improvements.
At the end of this process you'll have a template that will free you up your creativity, help you compose faster, and make your music sound pro!
Examples:
TAKE A QUICK LOOK INSIDE THE COURSE
The course has THREE PARTS: setting up the Front End (for composing speed), then building the Back End (for pro sound), and finally putting the template to test (composing some music) to see if it needs any addition or improvements.
UNDERSTANDING THE FOUNDATION
This is Marc's professional template - a system that evolved over 13 years from crashing during director sessions to handling an 84-minute score in 3 weeks. We'll study its structure and learn why certain choices were made, giving you a clear vision of what's possible with a well-designed template.
PUTTING YOUR TEMPLATE TO TEST
This is what YOU'LL be able to do with the template you build! See Marc compose an Action cue using mostly free libraries. This track is not perfected. Just a quick template test. Mix happens automatically behind the scenes. Your template will help you compose faster, sound better, and focus on what matters most - your creativity.
TAKE A QUICK LOOK INSIDE THE COURSE
THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE EACH ANALYSIS
The Marvel Chord - Magic/Fantasy
How John Williams evokes ROMANCE with music
ACTION/TENSION Example
High-Impact Videos & Lessons
Each lesson has been split into bite-sized chunks so you don't get overwhelmed with a flood of information. Take the course at your own pace, and really study the lessons as you apply the actionable lessons to your business.
Group Coaching
You will have the opportunity to work through any roadblocks you encounter during our Group Coaching Meetings. These are specific times the teachers at Cinematic Composing will be available inside of a video chat room where you can jump in to have your burning questions answered. Stay for as long as you'd like to listen in on other people’s questions, or leave as soon as you have your questions answered. These often turn into impromptu lessons as I elaborate on specific topics or start digging into someone's composing career.
Private Group With Everyone In The Community
Interact with other students who are going through some of your same struggles. Everyone inside of the community will be participating in group discussions inside our group. This will be a constant source of encouragement, accountability, community, and a place where lifelong friends will be forged.
Go At Your Own Pace
This special offer ends on .
BUT you can go at your own pace. Don’t need to follow the course’s schedule.
The course materials do not expire and you’ll have access to them for life. Even for the future course updates and improvements!
The duration is 6-8 weeks approx. You can do it a bit faster, or take as much time as you want/need.
Or you could even take advantage of the discount now, and be doing the course later.
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Peter Moore - Melbourne, Australia
Great supportive group to be a part of. Real people with real struggles and dreams. Lovin' it!
Thomas Rhea - Virginia, USA
I am only into day 2, I am so impressed! The chat/interactive video chat... and the customer service is WAY more than I thought this experience was going to be!
Steven Swartz - Los Angeles, USA
These courses have been a fantastic experience thus far. I'm already learning more than I ever could. It's far superior than just searching for online tuts. This course is all a hit!.
Medhat Hanbali - Toronto, Canada
Whether it’s a film, TV show, video game or music production, the information you will learn in this class is very valuable and will be useful for the rest of your career.
WEEKLY LIVE CLASSES
PRIVATE COACHING COMMUNITY
PERSONAL MENTOR
Marc Jovani
Based in Los Angeles. Has composed soundtracks for more than 50 movies
Has provided music for major studios such as NETFLIX, Amazon, Lionsgate, Syfy, FOX.
His movies have been distributed internationally on leading, nationally broadcasted television channels, including Lifetime (USA), TF1 (France), the Hallmark Channel (USA), Canale 5 (Italy), Antena 3 (Spain), HBO (USA) and more.
His music has been recorded in major studios: Warner Bros (Burbank), EastWest (Hollywood), and others.
Co-founder of Cinematic Composing (2016) with more than 10.000 students and growing
Berklee College of Music: Composition & Orchestration teacher at Berklee (2010-2016)
WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY?
Nelson Sandoval
I've been quite impressed with the amount of knowledge and experience shared by Mark in his course.... He has truly mastered his process and he invites us to learn and read the benefits of his experience. I highly recommend Cinematic Composing to anyone who wants to get busy making orchestral music! ❤
Umberto Pisano
Explanations and videos are clear and to the point, and Mark is a great teacher and mentor.Great job guys! I would really recommend this course!
Josef Lindlbauer
Really amazing stuff for beginners. Marc takes you by the hand, and even tells you what sequencer, MIDI controllers and audio equipment best to use. Thank you Marc for putting this out!
Francesco Menici
The course is very interesting, detailed and professional! The lessons are very well structured and useful for both professionals and beginners. Marc Jovani conveys great enthusiasm and helps to achieve your goal. THANK YOU MARC!!! THANK YOU CINEMATIC COMPOSING!!
Sarvar Kaziev
I’ve learned a lot in such a short time.. It is easy to follow our great instructor Marc Jovani. He has a great experience and makes it possible for us to follow him into the magical world of composition. To my knowledge it’s one of the best remote courses out there.live classes
David Ramos Martel
On the road to orchestral composition using virtual instruments, this is the best online course I found. It is clear, concise, and practical. Of course, highly recommended.
"STRINGS: INSTRUMENTATION & ORCHESTRATION"
Complete Curriculum
STRINGS - INSTRUMENTATION
INTRODUCTION
• What makes strings the foundation of the orchestra
• The evolution from Renaissance to modern string writing
• Understanding basic string mechanics
• How strings create their unique sound
THE STRING SECTION
• Why strings can play longer than any other section
• The secret behind string section homogeneity
• How string instruments work together
• Understanding section hierarchy
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE VIOLIN
• What makes the violin the leader
• The four-string system demystified
• Range and power secrets
• Traditional vs contemporary roles
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE VIOLIN - EXAMPLE PART 1
• Analyzed Score: Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade → Solo violin virtuosity
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE VIOLIN - EXAMPLE PART 2
• Analyzed Score: Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme → Section writing
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE VIOLIN - EXAMPLE PART 3
• Analyzed Score: Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade → Two-section writing
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE VIOLA
• Why the viola has a unique timbre
• The mysteries of middle register writing
• Alto voice capabilities
• Breaking viola stereotypes
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE CELLO PART 1
• Understanding cello versatility
• The power of tenor register
• Technical possibilities
• Role evolution through history
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE CELLO PART 2
• Analyzed Score: Shostakovich Symphony No. 15, II movement → Section solo writing
• Analyzed Score: Brahms Symphony No. 2, II movement → Melodic treatment
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE CONTRABASS PART 1
• The foundation mysteries
• Fourth-tuning system explained
• Power vs clarity challenges
• Breaking bass line traditions
THE INSTRUMENTS: THE CONTRABASS PART 2
• Analyzed Score: Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kijé Suite → Solo capabilities
• Analyzed Score: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, II movement → Section writing
LEFT HAND: THE STRINGS
• The physics of string vibration
• Understanding finger pressure
• Sound production secrets
• Resonance principles
OPEN STRINGS
• Analyzed Score: Copland's Rodeo → Open string techniques
• Natural resonance explained
• The magic of sympathetic vibrations
• Key relationships revealed
DOUBLE, TRIPLE AND QUADRUPLE STOPS
• Multiple note possibilities
• Understanding physical limitations
• Sound production challenges
• Bridge curvature effects
DOUBLE STOPS
• Analyzed Score: Brahms Violin Concerto → Double stop mastery
• Understanding comfortable intervals
• Position change effects
• Common patterns revealed
TRIPLE AND QUADRUPLE STOPS
• Analyzed Score: Bach's Partita No. 2 → Chordal writing
• The bridge curve secret
• Sound production mechanics
• Writing effective progressions
HARMONICS
• Natural vs artificial mysteries
• The overtone series explained
• Position and node relationships
• Modern notation practices
RIGHT HAND: THE BOW
• Understanding bow construction
• The physics of bow movement
• Hair tension principles
• Sound production mechanics
RIGHT HAND: DOWN AND UP BOW
• Direction effects on sound
• Understanding natural accents
• The gravity principle
• Bow distribution secrets
RIGHT HAND: BOW TECHNIQUES
• On vs off string mysteries
• Understanding bow placement
• Contact point effects
• Advanced technique principles
RIGHT HAND: ON THE STRING BOW TECHNIQUES
• LEGATO
• PORTATO (LOURÉ)
• DÉTACHÉ
• STACCATO
• SLURRED STACCATO
• MARTELÉ (MARCATO)
• TREMOLO
RIGHT HAND: OFF THE STRING TECHNIQUES
• SPICCATO
• RICOCHET (JETÉ)
• Understanding bounce control
• Advanced application principles
RIGHT HAND: TECHNIQUES DEPENDING ON THE PLACE ON THE STRING
• SUL PONTICELLO
• SUL TASTO (FLAUTANDO)
• Understanding timbre changes
• Modern applications
RIGHT HAND: OTHER TECHNIQUES
• PIZZICATO variations
• COL LEGNO effects
• CON SORDINO applications
• Special effect combinations
SUBDIVISIONS PART 1
• Understanding TUTTI writing
• DIVISI principles
• Section balance secrets
• Player distribution techniques
SUBDIVISION (EXTREME TYPE OF DIVISI) PART 2
• Analyzed Score: R. Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra → Complex divisi
• Multiple voice distribution
• Balance challenges
• Modern applications
SUBDIVISION (SOLO) PART 3
• Analyzed Score: Falla's El amor brujo → Solo writing techniques
• Understanding solo vs tutti
• Balance principles
• Role distribution
SUBDIVISION PART 4
• Analyzed Score: Gershwin's An American in Paris → Multiple soli
• Analyzed Score: Sibelius's En Saga → Section interaction
• Understanding soli writing
• Balance techniques
• Modern applications
CONCLUSION
• Historical perspective synthesis
• Technical possibilities overview
• Modern writing applications
• Future exploration paths
STRINGS - ORCHESTRATION
INTRODUCTION
• The hidden power behind orchestral string writing
• A journey from Renaissance to modern string techniques
• The fascinating relationship between physics and strings
• The orchestrator's secret toolkit revealed
THE INFLUENCE OF THE HARMONIC SERIES
• The acoustic phenomenon shaping modern orchestration
• Decoding complex waveforms in music
• Brain processing mysteries in sound perception
• Natural laws behind musical preferences
PARTIALS, OVERTONES AND HARMONICS
• Inside the anatomy of sound
• The mathematics of musical beauty
• Sound source identification secrets
• Frequency relationships unveiled
THE HARMONIC SERIES AND HOW IT AFFECTS ORCHESTRATION
• Nature's blueprint for orchestration
• Cultural preferences in sound organization
• The mathematics behind musical choices
• Register mysteries explained
THE STRING SECTION
• The orchestra's most versatile family
• Five centuries of evolutionary development
• Understanding sectional dynamics
• Modern applications revealed
THE STRING SECTION: THE FUNCTIONS
• The chameleon of the orchestra explained
• Historical role evolution
• Technical capabilities unveiled
• Modern functional assignments
PERFORMING MELODIES
• Analyzed Score: Haydn Symphony 104 → Melodic distribution
• Analyzed Score: Brahms Symphony 4 → First movement treatment
• Analyzed Score: Mahler Symphony 2 → Modern approaches
PERFORMING COUNTERPOINT
• Analyzed Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony 6 → Counterpoint techniques
• Dynamic layering secrets
• Independent section writing
• Balance solutions revealed
PERFORMING HOMOPHONIC TEXTURES
• Analyzed Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony 5 → Textural writing
• Sustained sound capabilities
• Dynamic control principles
• Support role techniques
PERFORMING RUNS
• Analyzed Score: Mahler Symphony 1 → Scale techniques
• Analyzed Score: Stravinsky's Petrushka → Modern approaches
• Sectional distribution strategies
• Technical limitations revealed
PERFORMING PATTERNS OF ACCOMPANIMENT
• Analyzed Score: Dvorak Symphony 9 → Accompaniment patterns
• Analyzed Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony 4 → Slow patterns
• Analyzed Score: Mahler Symphony 1 → Medium activity
• Analyzed Score: Holst's Mars → High intensity
• Analyzed Score: Sibelius's En Saga → Advanced patterns
DOUBLING OTHER SECTIONS
• Analyzed Score: Holst's Mercury → String-woodwind combinations
• Analyzed Score: Holst's Mars → String-brass relationships
• Balance principles revealed
• Dynamic considerations explained
COMBINATIONS WITHIN THE STRING SECTION
• Analyzed Score: Brahms Symphony 2 → Section combinations
• Traditional role distribution
• Modern mixing techniques
• Effective pairing strategies
VOICING FOR STRINGS
• The science of string spacing
• Open vs closed positions
• Register distribution secrets
• Natural resonance principles
VOICING FOR STRINGS: SAMPLES AND PIANO SKETCHES
• Mock-up to live orchestra translation
• Virtual instrument considerations
• Common pitfalls revealed
• Professional solutions explained
CONCLUSION
• Historical perspective synthesis
• Technical possibilities overview
• Modern writing applications
• Future exploration paths
BONUS #1 - LIVE CLASSES
When you buy the course, you'll join the Cinematic Composing community. In this group, we do live classes and masterclasses with Cinematic Composing teachers and Hollywood Composers. You'll have access to these live classes for life.
OUR WORLD WIDE COMMUNITY
A community of more than 15,000 composers like you.
One of the biggest perks of a traditional music school is networking with other talented composers. That's why we've created a private group — inside your membership area — designated for members to collaborate, share work, give/receive feedback, ask questions, share articles, and learn and grow together.
Our Commitment to You
• You’re not alone.
• Teachers to support you.
• A community of more than 15,000 composers like you that had the same struggles you're having now and that are eager to help out.
• Weekly live video chats where you can participate and ask questions.
• Periodic masterclasses with actively working composers, orchestrators, and mixing engineers.
• Go at your own pace. The teachers will always be there to support you.
• Access for life.
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