Video Game Composer teaches composition and mixing/mastering to FE level in Nottingham

A partir de 39.96 $ /h

Want to take your music game to the next level? Not sure where to start or how to refine your sound?

Hi, I'm Will! Music has been my passion since childhood, and over the years, I've honed my skills as a composer for video games and film. I know how challenging it can be to create music that not only fits but elevates the gaming experience. That's where I come in—I'm here to help you develop your skills, craft memorable game or film soundtracks, and navigate the industry with confidence.

Having worked and studied the craft for many years, I have had success as a composer in both video game and film. The music business has always had a strong sense of community and I've found the best way to learn is from fellow musicians who know their craft.

I have had the privilege to work with many fantastic people, including David Wise (Donkey Kong Country), Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania), and Jeff Ball (Steven Universe, Tiny Barbarian DX).

Now, I’m excited to give back to the community by helping you unlock your potential as a composer, producer, or all-around musician. Let’s work together to turn your musical aspirations into reality!

My tutoring approach is tailored specifically to your needs, focusing on what matters most to you as a musician. Whether you’re seeking guidance in composition or production advice to refine your sound, I’m here to help you grow and achieve your goals.

With years of experience as a Music Technology lecturer working in a special educational needs setting, and as a one-to-one tutor, I’ve helped individuals develop their skills and confidence in music creation.

Each lesson lasts 1 hour and is designed to provide you with practical, actionable insights to take your craft to the next level!

Información adicional

For people who own a music making program on their computer!

Lugar

Conectado desde Reino Unido

Edad

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

Nivel del estudiante

Principiante

Intermedio

Avanzado

Duración

60 minutos

La clase se imparte en

inglés

Habilidades

Música asistida por el ordenador (mao)

Disponibilidad en una semana típica.

(GMT -05:00)

Nueva York

En línea vía webcam

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Tue

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12-16

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20-24

João

4.9

(31)

I have a master degree in music composition at the Royal Conservatoire Den Haag. I have been working in music composition for 10 year. This is a class where you are going to learn how to work with your own composition ideas as well get acquaintance to new composition tools and approach.
This is open for different types of music approach:
- contemporary classical music
- electronic music production/Ableton (any style you want)
- Music for Cinema (theory and how to do mockups with samples)
-Generative Music (Using max/msp and reaktor)

Alan

4.9

(31)

I am a music composer and theorist. I have been working for 12 years with Sibelius Software. With this lesson, you will learn everything you need to know to be able to write, copy, arrange, and compose music scores, from baroque to contemporary music writing.
You will also learn to create and engrave professional scores and parts as well as good quality digital performances of your works, using MIDI language and music libraries.

David

4.9

(31)

From connection to production through and configuration and until the final result is obtained on social networks or music platforms, you will learn all the intermediate steps to spread your creativity in the connected world.

With specific expertise on Apple Logic Proc X and Ableton Live, the same principles are valid on any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) as well as on the configuration that is specific to you.

I also advise you on the hardware (physical hardware / software) to buy according to your specific needs.

This applies to anyone without age barrier, as long as the will and passion is there ...

Hicham

4.9

(31)

BEATMAKING AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC:

-You want to learn to compose and use virtual instruments, create loops and use samples to produce electronic music

-Learn to program electronic drums and basses to make Electro, Pop, Hip Hop.

-Learn how to manage effects (reverb, delay, distortion, autotune etc.)

-Learn how to set a microphone for voice pickup

-Learn how to finalize your compositions to be able to put them online

INSTRUMENT, VOICE, MIXING AND EFFECTS RECORDING

-You want to learn to record yourself and easily create loops with your instruments (guitar, voice, bass etc ...)

-Learn how to add tablecloths, synths and use arpeggiators.

-Learn how to arrange, edit and mix and produce your own songs

MATERIAL AND SOFTWARE PURCHASING ADVICE

Open to all levels, beginners to advanced, at the teacher's or by Webcam.

Do not hesitate to contact for more information.

Giovanni

4.9

(31)

My method is ... LEARN BY MAKING YOUR MUSIC!

The student will learn techniques, stylistic elements, tricks ... already by working on his first tracks: to keep motivation and satisfaction high, the result is always visible!
The lessons are face-to-face and personalised according to the level of experience and the musical style of the student. The presentation of the information is clear and accompanied by practical examples.

I'll show you how to:
- use Ableton Live,
- program and control synthesizers and virtual instruments,
- use microphone and sound card to record your voice and your instruments,
- process sound with effects (plugins) and optimize it for diffusion (mixing and mastering),
- make your songs, from start to the last details.

I also speak Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Luis

4.9

(31)

Home or online lessons: composition, harmony, orchestration, analysis, and other theoretical subjects.
Available for long-term courses as well as for occasional reviews and consultations.
Lessons in French, English, or Spanish, starting from 30 minutes per session.
Feel free to contact me for a tailored course.
Travel fees may apply depending on the location. Additional fees may apply for support with university or conservatory subjects.

Pablo

4.9

(31)

Professional musician, composer and producer.
10 international experience (Europe, South America, Asia)

Piano lessons, computer music, rhythmic initiation (through beatbox and body percussion) to all types of public.

Attractive teaching method mixing classic and modern.

PIANO LESSON:

My learning methods are modern while reinforcing the fundamental notions of rhythm, interpretation and theory which make the difference between amateurs and professionals.

My specialty is jazz which also helps develop the creative part and the improvisation of the students.

For the youngest we will work on the pleasure of playing music before arriving on classical music theory (essential) but which can quickly disgust a young child. Through new methods such as beatbox, body percussion, we can learn rhythm and independence while having fun.

According to the needs of the students I will develop a tailor-made program for each profile because each person is different, that's why I don't believe in only one way to learn music.

The easiest way is to come and try!

MAO COURSE:

Many people are interested in computer music, essential tools for BeatMaking, Production, etc...

Unfortunately in France it is difficult to find serious training at reasonable prices.
I myself had to go abroad to learn more about it.

I specialize in the following programs: Akai MPC Live, FL Studio.

Beginner who would like to launch into Beatmaking or confirmed who wants to improve the quality of these productions, I offer you all my secrets in composition and mastering.

We begin?

Yannick

4.9

(31)

My goal as a music theory teacher is to help students according to their needs and desires. Thus, I master a multitude of fields of music, including composition, music theory, harmony, arrangement and orchestration, improvisation, conducting, film music, production technique (DAWs , mock-ups, libraries, synthesizers, mixing, etc.) and recording / studio, in various musical styles such as classical, contemporary, film music, jazz, pop / rock, folk, world, and more.

I always adapt a concrete and fun approach that I learned from experience in this environment, to combine passion and learning, and I put practice and experimentation at the heart of my pedagogy.

Xico

4.9

(31)

Music is Play! and everyone is its own game.
Understand and make only the music you like. If it isn't fun, it can't be music!

I studied a classical piano bachelor, and later a jazz master and a live electronics master. In the meantime, I have been teaching music and playing synths, drum machines, and computers. It's longer than 5 years now!
Electronic music is a very vast world. The possibilities are endless. But do you need to learn everything, or only what interests you to make the music you want to do? From listening and analyzing a song you like, we will go through the necessary knowledge for you to achieve it:
- What do you need to build your home studio in order to create something similar?
- Which instruments (or plugins) are being used.
- Whether or not a knowledge of music theory is necessary.
- And in which different ways / through which paths could you achieve something like what you desire?

At the same time that we analyze and learn, you are also going to be encouraged to create! Practice makes the master, and the more you create, the more familiar you'll be with the tools and the environments that we learn in class. A part of the class is also going to be dedicated to listening to what you created and going through different ways we may improve it.

For people interested in live electronics (live-processing an acoustic instrument or programming live sets), I also have knowledge of Max MSP and I can teach the basics or help you program any kind of device you propose.

PD: I have also experienced imparting piano lessons, which is also a very important part of my professional practice. In case you are interested, it is also possible to mix the two worlds and create any kind of path between piano, synths, beats, and home studio techniques.

Ask me anything, I'll tell you how I could help!

Leandro

4.9

(31)

Part One

Class 1:
- Understanding the basic notions of the machine (Samples, Programs, Sequences) to be able to operate any of the different models and JJOS versions
- Sampling (Recording)
- Sampling Vinyls
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF and your Ram memory (Samples)
- Saving your own Samples

Class 2:
- Sample Edit Mode
- Create a Drum program and add your samples
- Program Edit Mode
Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (Samples and Drum Programs)
- Saving your own programs and libraries (Samples and Drum Programs)

Class 3:
- Sequences
- Create a channel and add your own programs
- Programing a beat
- Sequence edit mode
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (Sequence, Midi files)
- Saving your own Sequences or Midi files.

Class 4:
- Grid edit view
- Differences between sequence and song
- Song Mode
- Create your first song
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (.ALLSEQ&SONGS)
- Saving your own Song

Class 5:
- Filters
- LFO
- ADSR and Filt envelope
- Effects
- Sound design

Class 6:
- Pad and Channel Mixer mode
- Signal routing and Mix
- FX setups
- Effects: Insert Effects - Send/Return Effects (New models only)
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (.PJ)
- Saving your own Project

Part two

Class 7:
- Link different effect templates to a Sequence (Old models only)
- List edit Mode
- Recording Automation
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of the MPC in your HD, CF and your Ram memory (effect templates)
- Saving your own effect templates

Class 8:
- Chopping Samples (Converting, Processing and Assigning Slices)
- Keygroup Programs (Old models with JJOS or new models only)
Plugins programs (New models only)
Midi Programs (Old models with JJOS or new models only)

Class 9:
- A brief introduction to the Midi (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and General Midi.
- Midi channels
- Control messages
- Program Change/Bank change
- Midi CC controllers
- Midi implementation chart

Class 10:
- Midi tracks
- Midi clock
- Connect, control and send your Midi track’s or Midi parameters to an external midi device like a synth or drum machine
- Recording a Midi track’s to control an external midi device like a synth or drum machine
- Sync properly your MPC with any DAW
- Create, design and save studio sets or/and live sets properly
- How to find the best way to build “Projects” and “LiveSets” according to your musical genreClass 11:
- Producing one track or live performance with a complete standalone setup (WITHOUT ANY COMPUTER)
- Supervised production

Class 12:
- Presentation of your Final Project in a live performance

Piano

4.9

(31)

Have you always wanted to write music for movies, ads or videogames, but didn’t know where or how to start? This is your place.

We are Alonso and Vincent, two composers with different formation but that are actively working in the field of Film Scoring.
Our classes are developed for students of different ages.

Let us explain! If you are 15 years old or just 40 but want to immerse into the music world, we can help, whether you have previous experience or not in the field.

What will you learn with our lessons:
- Beginner: we’ll guide you through your first steps in your digital audio workstation. With pre-existing sample packs, you’ll discover how to build music with sound blocks, and become your very own producer/beatmaker!

-Intermediate: we’ll show you how to deal with MIDI programming. You will write the notes, yourself, of your own digital symphony, with free virtual instruments from state-of-the-art production facilities, always following the style you want to follow. The music is yours!

-Advanced: we’ll bring you to Hollywood’s antechamber: our most advanced tips about writing music, mixing, mastering, how to write your own readable sheet music... You’ll be the next Hans Zimmer in no time.

Sébastian

4.9

(31)

Indie pop artist & coach offers courses in music composition, DAW and Ableton Live for beginners and intermediate learners.

You want :
- Go from a loop to a real song?
- Learn the basics of Ableton or computer music?
- Easily mix and master a demo?
- Register at home and equip yourself without breaking the bank?
- Better use of your synths, VSTs or virtual instruments?
- Work on the arrangement, the mix or structure your ideas?
- Prepare a simple and functional Live setup?

I help you transform your ideas into pieces, with a clear, progressive and creative approach, adapted to your level.

Custom Method:
- Work on your own ideas
- Resuming an unfinished project
- Create a quality demo at home

With my experience in coaching and teaching, we move at your pace — with kindness, method, and fun.

And if you want to go further:
- Choose and configure your VSTs (free or not)
- Manage latency, MIDI sync, controller mapping
- Understand the basics of subtractive synthesis to better master your synths

About me

A pop artist, I've been composing on Ableton Live for over 12 years. After being a singer and guitarist in an indie rock band, I turned to more electronic and urban sounds. Four years ago, I launched my solo project professionally.

At the same time, I am also a coach and former entrepreneur, which allows me to offer a teaching method that is both creative and structured, always results-oriented.

Cristóbal

4.9

(31)

Professional music producer offering Ableton Live lessons. Over 16 years in the industry and more than 100-200 completed/released projects. I'm a multi-genre producer, guitarist, and drummer. Leave me a message so we can find the right solution for you.

Matias

4.9

(31)

This class introduces the core concepts of film scoring and how music shapes story, emotion, and narrative in film and television. Students will learn how to support and move images through music, exploring timing, mood, theme, and structure. Lessons are tailored to each student’s interests and level, from complete beginners to advanced composers, and can focus on electronic, orchestral, or hybrid approaches.

The course also includes analysis and deconstruction of existing film scores to understand compositional techniques and storytelling strategies. Students will learn how to set up and optimize their digital audio workstation for film scoring, define personal creative goals, and work with industry-standard orchestral sample libraries and synthesizers such as Spitfire Audio, Orchestral Tools, and Cinematic Studio Series. Films with sound design and no music can be provided for hands-on scoring exercises, enabling practical experience working directly to picture.

OswalVrez

4.9

(31)

Digital Music and Music Creation with MIDI Technology.
Audio Editing, Mixing and Mastering.

Learn to produce from scratch using creative programs, MASTERING each stage of the sound process and let's achieve PROFESSIONALLY professional creations to release on platforms or, if you're more discerning, to perform in public.