MENTORING PROGRAM ON MUSIC COMPOSITION AND MEDIA SCORING
One-time payment. Access to mentoring for life.
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MENTORING PROGRAM ON MUSIC COMPOSITION AND MEDIA SCORING
One-time payment. Access to mentoring for life.
TRY IT RISK FREE - 7 day money back guarantee
MOVIES
Your teachers have worked on these movies
COMPOSERS
Your mentors have worked with these composers
MUSIC COMPOSITION / MEDIA SCORING
MENTORING PROGRAM
- WITH LIVE CLASSES & MUSIC CRITIQUE -
ACCESS FOR LIFE
Once you enroll, you have access to all of these components FOR LIFE. You can take this program at your own pace.
$1,500 USD
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MUSIC COMPOSITION / MEDIA SCORING
MENTORING PROGRAM
- WITH LIVE CLASSES & MUSIC CRITIQUE -
ACCESS FOR LIFE
Once you enroll, you have access to all of these components FOR LIFE. You can take this program at your own pace.
$1,500 USD
TRY IT RISK FREE - 7 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
WHAT'S INSIDE
MOMENTUM X?
In this program, you'll find all you need to become a media composer.
Music Composition- The first modules will teach you how to compose for different generas.
Scoring- During the second part of the program we dive into scoring for media (storytelling, from concept to suite, scoring a scene, how to score an entire movie, etc).
Challenges- After each module there's a "CHALLENGE" (an assignment) for you to compose a short piece. Sometimes it's "standalone music". Other times you'll be scoring an scene.
Music Feedback- Every time you complete a challenge, you'll upload your music to be reviewed. These are live sessions where the mentor gives you feedback.
Topic-Based Workshops- There are additional live classes. Several per week.
Real World- Momentum X also tackles how to get started as a composer and how to find job opportunities.
To help keep things organized, the program includes: Private Group, Live Calendar, and Replays
7 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you're not satisfied with the courses, get in touch within 7 days and we'll give you a full refund.*
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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!
MAIN TEACHERS
Nathaniel Blume
Composer
The Flash, Arrow
Dirk Ehlert
Composer
The Hunger Games Trailer Music
Jose Cancela
Composer
Five-time Emmy Award-winning
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MAIN TEACHERS
Jose Cancela
Composer
Five-time Emmy Award-winning
Dirk Ehlert
Composer
The Hunger Games Trailer Music
Nathaniel Blume
Composer
The Flash, Arrow
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WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY?
OPTIONAL TEACHERS
Chris Young
Composer
Spider man
Dennis Sands
Mixing Engineer
Avengers: Endgame, Forrest Gump
Lennie Moore
Video Games Composer
Outcast, Star Wars, Call of Duty
Anne-Kathrin Dern
Composer
Claus, Fe@rless (NETFLIX)
Amie Doherty
Composer
Spirit (DreamWorks)
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OPTIONAL TEACHERS
Chris Young
Composer
Spider man
Dennis Sands
4x Oscar Nominated Mixing Engineer
Avengers
Amie Doherty
Composer
Spirit (DreamWorks)
Lennie Moore
Video Games Composer
Outcast, Star Wars, Call of Duty
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OPTIONAL "ADD-ON" MONTH-LONG WORKSHOPS
MENTORING WITH HOLLYWOOD COMPOSERS
Inside Momentum X, we offer optional workshops with renowned Hollywood composers.
These are month long. You'll work with composers with big credits like Chris Young (Spiderman), award winning pros like Dennis Sands (5 time Oscar nominated mixing engineer), video game composers like Lennie Moore (Star Wars, Call of Duty, Outcast), etc.
Depending on the workshop, these big-name composers will teach you about production, mixing, mastering and much more. See teachers and topics in the TEACHERS section below.
In a nutshell, these classes are your ticket to learning from the Hollywood elite and getting a head start in your composing career.
Keep reading to STRUCTURE:
WEEK 1 - Introduction and Assignment
The first week is generally dedicated to teaching and presenting the assignment.
The renowned composers will first teach a lesson (ie. efficient ways to score an action animation scene).
Then, the'll introduce the assignment. For example, Christopher Young will present you with a variety of movie scenes. For instance, he might show scenes from the Spider-Man movie directed by Sam Raimi.
You then have to pick one of these scenes.
Once you've picked a scene, you'll get something called 'spotting notes', which are the notes the director gave Chris to work on those scenes. They help guide you on how to compose music for that particular scene.
Then you'll be assigned to write music for that scene.
WEEKS 2 & 3 - Music Feedback
The composer will review your music.
They'll spend time with you, reviewing your music, to provide you with comprehensive support and feedback.
This is like having a personal coach in sports who helps you understand your strengths and areas for improvement, guiding you toward becoming a better player.
Similarly, these mentors guide you toward becoming a better composer.
WEEK 4 - Rewrites and final revision
Just like in real life, when you get notes from your client (director/producer) you'd do rewrites..
Same concept here. After receiving the feedback from your mentors, you'll have a chance to rework your music and make changes based on their notes.
Then, you'll meet with your mentor again with them for one extra final revision.
ⓘ SCHEDULE
The workshops in the Momentum X program are month-long events scheduled monthly, based on the availability of our esteemed Hollywood composer mentors.
Since these high-profile professionals have variable schedules, we confirm workshop dates one month in advance, allowing participants to plan accordingly for a fully immersive experience.
ⓘ PRICE & SPOTS
These workshops featuring specialized topics taught by high-profile industry experts, are optional "add-ons".
These workshops are NOT included in the core curriculum, and require an additional fee to attend.
They offer participants the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest and learn from renowned professionals.
These add-ons are designed to complement and enhance the learning experience for those who seek more specialized knowledge and are willing to invest further in their education.
The price depends on the teacher and is announced one month in advance. But generally speaking they range between $1,000 to $3,000.
These workshops are limited to 20 spots each.
ⓘ TEACHERS
Among others, we've had workshops with composers such as Chris Young on thematic scoring, Lennie Moore on video game scoring, Amie Doherty on animation film scoring, Doug Campbell on storytelling with music, and Dennis Sands on mixing.
BONUS - EDU DISCOUNTS
(... when you buy the course ...)
All our students are eligible for student discounts for libraries, plugins, and gear. This perk alone saves you hundreds of dollars composing software & libraries! Members also save 30% discount in all Spitfire products, 50% FabFilter and Cinesamples, 20% in Cinematic Studio Series & Heavyocity, 25% Orchestral Tools, 30% 8Dio, Soundiron and more!
HOW TO GET STARTED?
"MOMENTUM X"
Complete Curriculum
FOUNDATION
MOMENTUM X STRUCTURE
• Fundamentals, Bootcamp, Challenges
• How to get Started (Week by Week PLAN)
INITIAL SYSTEM & TEMPLATE SETUP
• Setting up your system - First Steps
• Setting up your template - Cubase
• Setting up your template - Studio One
ORCHESTRATION BASICS
• Orchestration Basics - 1. Instrument Families
• Orchestration Basics - 2. Articulations
• BONUS: Orchestral Balance - Part 1
• BONUS: Orchestral Balance - Part 2
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• My Top Free Libraries (Free Orchestra)
• CC MIDI Controllers: Introduction
• CC MIDI Controllers: Configuration
• FAQ - How to Install free Kontakt Player
• FAQ - How to Get Spitfire BBC SO Discover for free
• FAQ - Video: Convert video files to be compatible with your DAW
BOOTCAMP
MUSIC FOUNDATIONS
• Welcome
• Composing Efficiency - The 5 Musical Forces
• Zero Friction Sketch - Compose Fast!
• Composing & Orchestrating
• Orchestral Separation
• Orchestral Hits & Crescendo
• Orchestral Balance
• Harmony & Emotions
WORKSPACE AND DAW CONFIGURATION
• Technical Efficiency Part 1 - Intro
• Technical Efficiency Part 2 - Shortcuts and Macros
• Technical Efficiency Part 2.5 - Retrospective recording configuration and cursor back
• Technical Efficiency Part 3 - Mouse configuration
ORCHESTRAL TEMPLATE
• Intro
• Marc's Basic Template
• Marc's Full Template - Introduction
• Marc's Full Template - In Depth
CHALLENGES - Standalone Music
LOVE - Positive Emotions [CHALLENGE 1]
• Go with it
• How to sketch
• Suggested Tracks
• Style Definition
• Composing
• Mixing 1 - Initial Routine
• Mixing 2 - Introduction & Controllers
• Mixing 3 - Strings
• Mixing 4 - Cello & DB
• Mixing 5 - Piano, harp, etc
• Mixing 6 - Oboe & Cymbal
• Mastering
SADNESS [CHALLENGE 2]
• Style Definition
• Sketch
• Composing
SUSPENSE [CHALLENGE 3]
• Style Definition
• Tips & Tricks
• Composing
TENSION [CHALLENGE 4]
• Style Definition
• Creating a Motor
• Analyzing
• Composing - Part 1
• Composing - Part 2
• Mixing - Part 1
• Mixing STRINGS - Part 2
• Mixing HORNS & BRAAMS - Part 3
• Mixing PUNCHES & SYNTHS - Part 4
• Mastering - Part 1
• Mastering - Part 2
ADVENTURE HERO [CHALLENGE 5]
• Introduction
• Style Definition
• Creating the Sketch (A SECTION)
• Creating the Sketch (B SECTION)
• Playback of the Piano Sketch in the Sequencer
• Orchestration (Part 1)
• Orchestration (Part 2)
• Adventure Hero Brass
• Mockup Analysis
• Final Thoughts & Assignment
ADVENTURE VILLAIN [CHALLENGE 6]
• Intro
• Style Definition
• Sketch 1 (BIG)
• Orchestrating
• Sketch 2 (SMALL - CREEPY)
• Final Thoughts & Assignment
FANTASY MAGIC [CHALLENGE 7]
• Intro
• Warm Up: Score Analysis
• Style Definition
• Sketch
• Orchestration - Part 1
• Orchestration - Part 2
• Outro
SUPERNATURAL GRANDEUR [CHALLENGE 8]
• Intro
• Style
• Sketch
• Orchestration
• Final Thoughts & Assignment
COMEDY [CHALLENGE 9]
• Intro
• Warm Up: Score Analysis
• Style Definition
• Lite Comedy
• Romantic Comedy
• Dark Comedy
• Final Thoughts & Assignment
INSPIRATIONAL [CHALLENGE 10]
• Introduction
• Emotional Music
• Emotional Sketch & Orchestration
• Assignment
TRAILER [CHALLENGE 11]
• Introduction
• Style definition
• Sketch & Orchestration - Part 1
• Sketch & Orchestration - Part 2
• Assignment
CHALLENGES - Scoring to Picture
[SCORING TO PICTURE 1] CONCEPT & SPOTTING
• Concept & Spotting - 1. Intro - Scoring a Movie
• Concept & Spotting - 2. Watching the Movie (Understanding Structure & Layers)
• Concept & Spotting - 3. The Concept (CHALLENGE Instructions Here)
• Concept & Spotting - 4. Spotting Document
• Concept & Spotting - 5. Trello Board (Internal Cue Revision)
• Concept & Spotting - 6. Additional Music or Co-Composer Agreement Doc
[SCORING TO PICTURE 2] THE SUITE
• The Suite - 1. Making the concept tangible & Composing the Suite
• The Suite - 2. Sharing Concepts
• The Suite - 3. KC Notes for William
• The Suite - 4. Adapting Template for Project
• The Suite - 5. Film Scoring Template
[SCORING TO PICTURE 3] SCORING A SCENE
• Scoring a Scene - 1. Structure
• Scoring a Scene - 2. Markers & Tempo
• Scoring a Scene - 3. Composing
• Scoring a Scene - 4.1 Bonus (LIVE)
• Scoring a Scene - 4.2 Bonus (LIVE)
• Scoring a Scene - 5. Exporting & Sending
• Scoring a Scene - 6. Challenge
• Scoring a Scene - 7. Compiling all cues checklist
FINAL PROJECT - DEMO REEL
FINAL PROJECT - CREATING YOUR REEL
• Week 1 - Create a New Demo
• Week 2 - Improve your Music
• Week 3 - Compose something that is uniquely "you"
BONUS - Demo Reels FAQs
• How many tracks should I include in a demo reel?
• Length of the tracks...?
• Do you re-compose the cues or cut and fade them in?
• Reelcrafter or Disco.ac vs SoundCloud
• Disco.ac, Reelcrafter & dealing with music supervisors
• Which tags should I include?
• What is metadata?
• Do you upload also stems and variations, or only the full mix?
• QA about demo reels with Marc Jovani and Hollywood composer Jose Cancela
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
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Tuition Fees (Price)
The price of the program is $1,500.
If you need split payments we offer easy financing in most countries. Please, schedule a call to speak with our student advisor for more info about split payments and financing.
How many live classes per week?
There are at least ONE class per week
All classes happen on Zoom (online) and are recorded. If you can't attend a class, you can watch the replay later.
All classes are held by award-winning, or actively working composers.
What does "for life" mean?
Access for life means for the life of this program. As long as the program continues, you'll have access to all its components.
What is the level of interaction with my teachers (actively working composers)?
In the Momentum X program, the level of interaction with your teachers is high. You'll meet with composers who are currently active working in the industry at least four times per week.
There are three ways of how you interact:
1) MUSIC CRITIQUE
You'll get assignments to complete (ie. composing a music piece, scoring a scene from a movie, etc). You'll compose the music based on a set of instructions. Then you'll upload your work for your teacher to review.
Finally, you'll meet with the teachers. They'll critique your music, giving you valuable feedback like a coach would, helping you improve and refine your skills. It's a very hands-on approach, with lots of direct interaction and feedback from these top industry professionals.
2) Q&A
Group class on Zoom where you can ask any type of question to your teacher.
3) TOPIC BASED WORKSHOPS
Group class on Zoom. The topic is set in advance (ie orchestral template, advanced compression techniques for orchestral music, mastering, workflow optimization for increasing composing speed, etc). During the first part of the class, the teacher will talk about that topic. The remaining part of the session will be open mic Q&A discussion.
Do I get immediate access or are specific start dates?
When you enroll, you get IMMEDIATE ACCESS to course materials and classes schedule. You can get started right away.
What's the difference between Momentum "X" (this program) & Momentum "Mentorship" (the classic version of Momentum)
Time and schedule
- MOMENTUM MENTORSHIP: Starts just 2 times per year. There's usually a one-year waitlist. Fixed schedule, start, and end dates.
- MOMENTUM X: Starts immediately. While there are weekly classes, the schedule is flexible. You can go at your own pace. You decide when to start and end.
Hollywood Mentors
- MOMENTUM MENTORSHIP: Has a set of mentors that are part of the program (ie. Christopher Young, Dennis Sands, Lennie Moore, Amie Dohery, etc). All the classes with these mentors are included in the program. Hence, the cost of the program is higher ($14,800).
- MOMENTUM X: While you have a set group of award-winning and actively working composers that work with you every week, there is also a series of workshops with Hollywood Composers that are optional add-ons. This drastically reduces the price of the program, while you still have access to this one-of-a-kind mentoring opportunities.
Do you offer split payments?
We offer easy financing in most countries. Please, schedule a call to speak with our student advisor for more info about split payments and financing.
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MUSIC COMPOSITION & MEDIA SCORING
Taught by pro composers actively working in the industry
COMPOSITION
Compose a new piece in every module.
MUSIC CRITIQUE
Receive feedback on your music. From actively working composers.
MEDIA SCORING
Learn to score a scene, an entire movie, and vide games.
support & accountability
Multiple live classes every week. Taught by pro composers.
ACCESS FOR LIFE - 7 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
MUSIC COMPOSITION & MEDIA SCORING
Taught by pro composers actively working in the industry
COMPOSITION
Compose a new piece in every module.
MEDIA SCORING
Learn to score a scene, an entire movie, and vide games.
MUSIC CRITIQUE
Receive feedback on your music. From actively working composers.
SUPPORT
Multiple live classes every week. Taught by pro composers.
ACCESS FOR LIFE - 7 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
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