Modules & Lessons

1. Orchestral Quick Start

   1 lesson

   1. Orchestral Sketching: Building Worlds with a Simple Chord Progression

2. Setup & Foundations

   8 lessons

   1. Epic Orchestral Moods MIDI & Sample Pack
   2. Recommendations for VSTs / Sample Libraries - Free and Paid
   3. Making Your Template
   4. Navigating Sample Libraries & Articulations
   5. Dealing with Instrument Delay
   6. Hearing the Personality of Instruments
   7. Using Modulation & Expression
   8. Using Reference Tracks Properly

3. Music Theory & Sketch to Production Workflow [Bonus Lessons from Chord Control course]

   7 lessons

   1. Sketch to Production
   2. How to Write Chord Progressions
   3. Chord Voicing Tips
   4. What are Ostinatos?
   5. What are Arpeggios?
   6. Writing Melodies on Chords
   7. "Setup Vary Repeat Destroy" Melody Rule

4. Writing & Production Techniques

   9 lessons

   1. Orchestrating Chords & The Power of Layering
   2. How to Make Epic Ostinatos
   3. Adding Momentum with Staccato Strings
   4. Creating Scenes with Chords Orchestration
   5. Solo vs Ensemble
   6. Solo Piano to Orchestrated Concept
   7. Live Composing: Chord Progression to Orchestral Concept
   8. Student Session: Composing with Intention
   9. Student Session: Turning his MIDI into Orchestral Concepts

5. Percussion Techniques

   2 lessons

   1. How to Make Orchestral Percussion Patterns
   2. Percussion Production Techniques

6. Project Breakdowns

   9 lessons

   1. "Adventure Awaits" Epic Orchestral Breakdown
   2. Hans Zimmer - "Time"
   3. "Game Village Shop Theme" Sketch to Production
   4. "Hero Emerges" Breakdown
   5. Epic Hybrid Orchestral Trailer
   6. Action Trailer Composition
   7. "Hydra" - Rock Orchestral
   8. "Wurld" Breakdown
   9. "Devastation" Epic Hybrid