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How to Compose Ambient Music (Create Sound Worlds)

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Overview

Your Adventure in Ambient Music Composition

Hello Composers, Mike here. And you are about to go on a new learning adventure. Your destination for this journey, is to learn the secrets of how to compose ambient and atmospheric music in many different styles.

YOU WILL LEARN

  1. The Foundations of Ambient Music

  2. The Golden Guidelines of Ambient Music

  3. The Sounds & Colors of Ambient Music

YOU WILL GET

  1. Many Live Examples

  2. Practical Assignments

  3. Bonus Resources

You will be able to create anything from magical atmospheres, to thrilling underscore moods, to dark and evil soundscapes.

MY STORY AND JOURNEY
My name is Mike, and I am a composer.
Just. Like. You. =)

I started making music back in 1998. And I love to educate, motivate, and inspire creative people, like yourself.

NOW TAKE ACTION!
So take action now, and start your journey to become a master of ambient music composition. Let’s begin your adventure, right now! =)

Syllabus

  • Your Adventure in Ambient Music
  • The Power of Ambient Music
  • Create Worlds of Sound
  • Live Example of Ambient Music
  • Assignment Ear Training
  • The Sounds of Ambient Music
  • 1 Noisescapes & Soundscapes
  • 2 Drones & Pads
  • 3 Soft Strings
  • 4 Ambient Keys and Plucks
  • 5 String Harmonics
  • 6 Subtle Pulses
  • 7 Tension FX
  • Assignment Sound Palette Experiments
  • The Golden Guidelines of Ambient Music
  • 1 Minimal Rhythm
  • 2 Low Contrast
  • 3 Subtle Changes
  • 4 Long Notes
  • 5 Soft Sounds
  • 6 Low Dynamics
  • 7 Depth & Space
  • 8 Create Soundscapes
  • Assignment 16 Bars of Ambient Music
  • Ambient Music Relaxing & Calm
  • Ambient Music Dark & Ominous
  • Ambient Music Magical & Dreamy
  • Live Creation of Ambient Music Part 1
  • Live Creation of Ambient Music Part 2
  • Live Creation of Ambient Music Part 3
  • Congratulations Your Next Step

Taught by

Mikael Baggström

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