Learn how to compose, orchestrate and produce cinematic tracks effortlessly.
Go from idea to exported audio file, and master the basics.
Cinematic Music
From Idea To Finished Recording
Cinematic Music: From Idea To Finished Recording is the starting composer’s complete guide to mastering all the fundamental principles of composing, orchestrating and producing modern cinematic tracks.
From writing memorable themes, to effective harmonic progressions, structuring your tracks into pleasant sonic journeys, and mocking them up using modern sample libraries – we will cover everything you need to know to make your musical ideas come to life.
Through 26 hours of video content, you will be guided through the process of creating modern cinematic music in the style of Hans Zimmer, Two Steps From Hell and Brian Tyler – from coming up with the first ideas, to the finished recording is done.
Here’s What You’ll Learn
Here’s What You’ll Learn
What You Get In The Course
What You Get In The Course
Learn powerful melody writing techniques that destroy writer’s blocks.
Add depth, movement and drive to your compositions.
Learn essential skills to structure any melody into a strong composition.
Learn the fundamental techniques for effective orchestrations.
Acquire the mindsets and knowledge to make your midi sound lifelike.
Learn techniques to get a clean, balanced mix using only essential tools.
Course Track And Previews
Here is one of the tracks made in this course. In Module 7, you will be able to see the complete creation of this track, where Arn applies all the techniques presented in the course to a single piece of work.
You will be able to see the track grow from the idea stage, through all the mistakes, until it comes out on the other end as a finished track.
What Our Students Say
Thank you Arn for the professional job on this course, it’s awesome!
Hey guys, here’s my finished result. So glad I finished the course, I learned a ton!
Thank you for this course, it really helped me along! It’s the second song I ever actually finished, so I’m really happy about that!
Some more great words from other students:
Your Journey Through The Course
Module 1:
Enter The World Of Cinematic Music
We are starting off the course with some fundamental knowledge, mindsets and essential concepts around the topic of learning cinematic music. I will tell you my story of getting to where I am today, some of the struggles I’ve faced, and how this course seeks to bypass these big obstacles.
We will explore topics such as:
Module 2:
Crafting Your Theme
In the second module of the course, we dive straight into the main core of your cinematic tracks, the main theme. It is what people will remember, and what usually is seen as the identity of your piece.
We cover topics such as:
Module 3:
Structuring Your Composition
In the third module, we start talking about how you can take your theme, and turn it into a full composition. We will discuss tools and principles you can use to craft interesting sonic journeys, that keep the listener hooked from beginning to end.
We cover the following topics:
Module 4:
Orchestration and Arrangement
In the fourth module, we will start taking a closer look at the orchestral instruments, the orchestral families, and crucial principles to keep in mind when writing for each of them. We will also dive into some very important orchestration principles to ensure a powerful representation of your theme, and a clear mix in the end.
In this module you will see:
Module 5:
Creating A Realistic Mockup
In the fifth module, we will focus a bit more on how we can achieve a more realistic mockup, based on what we did in chapter four.
In this final module you will see:
Module 6:
Mixing and Mastering Your Track
In the fifth module, we will focus a bit more on how we can achieve a more realistic mockup, based on what we did in chapter four.
In this final module you will see:
Module 7:
Creating A Track From Beginning To End
In this module you will see me create a complete track from beginning to end, with all the mistakes, hurdles and victories along the way. From the first notes, to the final export.
In this final module you will see:
Module 8:
Insights From The Industry
In this module you will be able to learn from the work experience from both talented industry professionals, and myself. We will discuss things we wish we knew when we got into the industry, and advice for people who are currently getting started.
In this final module you will see:
Evenant Guarantee
We don’t want any unhappy students. If we didn’t meet your expectations, get in touch within 21 days of purchase, and we’ll give you every penny back – no questions asked. But we’re so confident you’re gonna dig the course, we’re willing to take that risk. If you’re for some reason unhappy, get in touch within 21 days and we’ll issue you a refund and even let you keep the bonuses. So, see you on the inside?
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This course is also available in the Evenant Annual Pass, which gives you access to all our courses at a great price.
Meet Your Instructor
Arn Andersson is a Norwegian musician, traveler and creative educator that aspires to empower creatives to produce better art, live better lives and make a living from their passion as the co-founder of Evenant.
He has worked remotely across nearly 30 countries on his nomadic workstation while providing music for various ad campaigns, video games, a Lionsgate film, and trailer campaigns like Lady and the Tramp, Lego Movie, Cold Pursuit, and Welcome To Marwen. He’s also been a collaborator on tracks for renowned artists such as The Metropole Orkest and Hardwell.
FAQ
Even if you are familiar with making orchestral tracks, it is most likely that you will pick up new, efficient methods to speed up your workflow, gain more clarity around certain areas and principles, and acquire new mindsets that will allow you to improve the quality and speed of your orchestral creations.
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.
If you have the Evenant Annual Pass (paid yearly or monthly), you’ll have access to all courses for the duration of your pass.
Cinematic Music: From Idea To Finished Recording is a course aimed towards beginner to intermediate composers that want to get a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques that have the biggest impact on your work.
It is for people that struggle to take their musical ideas into full compositions, hitting roadblocks on the way, and need a structured process to help them finish tracks consistently, and with quality.
It is for people overwhelmed by the amount of information out there, given the fact that you could study each field of composition, orchestration, digital mockups and production for 4 years each – and want an all-in-one course that filters out all unnecessary information, and focuses on the main key elements that will be the most important to master in the beginning of your composing journey.
It is for people that want to increase their efficiency while composing, getting more reliable methods for coming up with themes and melodies quickly, writing better counter melodies and ostinatos without relying on luck, and structuring their compositions more confidently – mastering the principles of complexity and power.
In short, it is a course for composers in the beginning of their journey that want an all-in-one resource to get them to a place where they can create cinematic tracks effortlessly and consistently, so that they can improve and build on their foundational skills over time.
This course is not intended for professionals that have years of experience orchestrating, mixing, and composing cinematic tracks on a professional level. It is aimed towards people in their first years of exploration, that needs an all-in-one resources.
It is not for people who are not willing to put in the work. This course is a roadmap, with very powerful tools and principles. But they only work if you do. For each principle and exercise, I would recommend spending at least 10x as much time putting it into practice and internalizing the concepts.
It is not for people who have never used a DAW or sample libraries before, and have never attempted to make their first tracks on a computer. Basic knowledge of recording, and using sample libraries are highly recommended to get the most out of the course. If the complete essentials are needed, Cinematic Music: The Essentials is a better fit.
If you’re not happy, we’re not happy, and we don’t want your money. We value our students, and only want happy learners in our courses. It’s honestly the best for everyone. So if for any reason you are not happy, reach out to us within 21 days of purchase, and we will refund you every single penny of the course price.
