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- COMPOSING RECIPES -
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  • STYLES: Action, Adventure (Hero & Villain), Comedy, Inspirational/Emotional, Love, Magic/Fantasy, Sadness, Supernatural Grandeur, Suspense, Tension, Trailer.
  • NO VIDEOS: Easy access, straight-to-the-point bulleted lists on how to recreate each style.
  • EIGTH PARTS: Tempo & Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Orchestration, Tips & Tricks, Step by Step, Style Description, and Notable Examples
  • BOOK FORMAT: Printable book format designed for desk reference

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Christopher Young
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
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!

COMPOSING RECIPES

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WE MADE A PRINTABLE VERSION SO YOU CAN HAVE IT ON YOUR COMPOSING DESK

Composing Recipes - Printable Book with 12 Style Recipes, Style Descriptions, Harmony, Melody, Tempo, Rhythm, Orchestration, Step-by-Step, Tips and Tricks, Notable Examples

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Jose Cancela
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 as a composer is right here!
Conrad Pope
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!

THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL BOOK

BUT YOU CAN PRINT IT AND IT'LL LOOK LIKE THIS

Photos of Composing Recipes printed and placed at composing desks and keyboards

WHAT DOES THIS SOLVE AND WHY?

"I compose SLOW... I feel I'm always EXPERIMENTING"

Why this happens?

When composing without clear boundaries, you face infinite musical options. Without context or limitations, you experiment endlessly trying to find what works, often straying outside the elements actually needed for the style or mood you're targeting. This leads to decision paralysis and inefficient workflow.

Why this solves it?

The recipes provide clear, style-specific frameworks that tell you exactly which musical elements you need - from harmony to orchestration. Instead of experimenting randomly, you work within proven boundaries that create the sound you want. You can then inject your unique voice into these foundations, making the composing process both faster and more focused.


"I'm always composing the same type of music"

I default to the same techniques... I don't step outside of my confort zone

Why this happens?

It's natural to default to techniques and approaches you're comfortable with. Without structured guidance for exploring other styles, you stay within your comfort zone, using the same familiar patterns and sounds.

Why this solves it?

The recipes push you to explore new musical territory by providing specific formulas for different styles - from love themes to action cues. Each recipe introduces you to new techniques, scales, and orchestration approaches you might not try on your own. For example, discovering the Hungarian mode for fantasy themes or learning specific string textures for emotional cues. This structured approach helps you confidently expand your compositional palette while ensuring the results still sound professional.

WHAT'S INSIDE
COMPOSING RECIPES?

This is the result of years of studying many composers, analyzing hundreds of soundtracks, and reducing numerous scores...

We've put together the straight-to-the-point conclusions of how to compose in different styles

  • Printable Book- format designed for "on-the-desk" reference
  • Downloadable PDF- No videos. Fast access to the relevant info you need.
  • The Formula- No fluff. Straight-to-the-point bulleted lists.
  • Broken Down in... Tempo & Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Orchestration
  • Tips & Tricks- How to overcome typical roadblocks that each style presents
  • Step by Step- Guided How-To's on how to compose in each style.
  • Notable Examples- References to soundtracks in each particular style so you can listen to the "recipe" in-action.
  • Styles included- Action, Adventure (Hero & Villain), Comedy, Inspirational/Emotional, Love, Magic/Fantasy, Sadness, Supernatural Grandeur, Suspense, Tension, Trailer. Each with detailed style descriptions.

"BUT... This will make me sound "standard" and like everyone else!"


Yes, if you copy this you'll sound exactly like what you hear in TV and Movies.

Use this to study. Use this as a starting point. Use it to fast-track years of work on our end...

Then sprinkle what you've learned here with your own unique touch, your own voice, your unique talent...

That's what's going to make you sound different.

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WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO CREATE

JUST FOLLOW THE RECIPES TO RECREATE THESE STYLES

EXAMPLE: ACTION/TENSION

Example: Composing Action

EXAMPLE: SADNESS

Example: Composing Sadness

PERSONAL MENTOR

Marc Jovani in his studio

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)
Composing Recipes — 12 Styles, Step-by-Step
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