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As a composer, being able to write a melody is fairly important. As with all things musical, start small and try to build on a solid foundation - do not start your composition journey by starting to try to write a symphony… I did that and it was doomed to failure. Each composer writes differently but if, like me, you are a pianist then try figuring out a short two to four chord progression that works reasonably well and try humming a melody over it. It can be a simple couple

Most Western musicians, especially in England, begin learning harmony on their instrument of choice through major and minor scales. These are fantastic but can be limiting for a composer. If you want a bit of extra spice to your harmony or your melodies then try using some modes. Before Major and Minor scales there were Modes. These originated in Ancient Greece and are named for various regions throughout Greece. If you’re a pianist then each mode starts on a different note a

The world of film and media music is evolving faster than ever in 2025. As technology advances and audience expectations shift, composers are embracing innovative tools and creative approaches to tell stories through sound. From AI-assisted composition to cross-genre fusion , here are the top seven trends shaping music composition for film, television, and digital media this year. The Rise of Orchestral Hybrid Scores One of the most dominant trends in 2025 is the orchestral

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