Film Scoring Courses and Certifications

Film Scoring - Techniques For The Modern Composer

Explore essential film scoring techniques through analysis and hands-on composition. Learn industry tools, emotional response, music theory, and professional practices to create compelling soundtracks.

• Skillshare
• 4 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Filmmusik – Teil 2 – Techniken für moderne Komponist:innen

Erlernen Sie fortgeschrittene Techniken der Filmmusikkomposition, von Atmosphäre und Orchestrierung bis hin zu Spannungsaufbau und Genrespezifika. Praxisnahe Einblicke in den Kompositionsprozess für verschiedene Filmszenen.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

InterPlanetary Film Scores - Art, Craft, and Science in Sci-Fi Soundtracks

Explore the art, craft, and science behind iconic sci-fi film scores through live performance and insightful analysis, revealing the secrets that make these soundtracks unforgettable.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Music Theory and Scoring for Film

Learn how to score a film collaboratively, using your music to convey a feeling and tell the story.

• Domestika
• 6 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Music in Film and Video

60 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore the theory and process of incorporating music with film and video projects—and gain understanding about the rules and workflow of various film score options.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Native Instruments

Epic Orchestral Collection Tutorial - Scoring a Short Film

Learn to score film scenes using Audio Imperia's Epic Orchestral Collection. Explore libraries, breakdown compositions, and discover techniques for creating authentic, detailed orchestral music.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ultimate Sound Design: Mastering Sound Design

1591 ratings at Udemy

Master sound design for music production, game audio development, film scoring, composition, and more!

• Udemy
• 7 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Music Composition 101: Fundamentals, Principles, and Myths

509 ratings at Udemy

Demystifying music composition, film scoring, music production, and more

• Udemy
• 2 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

From Silence to Sound: Composing Music for Film, Documentaries and Commercials

Learn strategies for composing music for visual media, including outlining, tempo selection, creative approaches, director communication, and responding to reference tracks.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Soundtrack Composer Masterclass: Score Films and Video Games

Compose epic film and game soundtracks using digital tools. Learn orchestration, music theory, and practical techniques to create emotive, professional-quality scores from home.

• Skillshare
• 4 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Composition 101: Fundamentals, Principals, and Myths

Explore music composition fundamentals, debunk myths, and learn practical techniques for various styles. Gain insights from an experienced composer and educator.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Production for Films

Explore music as a tool for storytelling by conceptualizing, developing, and producing a score for the big screen

• Domestika
• 4 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creating a Short Film: 12 Audio

86 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

This course is part 12 of the 13-part Creating a Short Film series, and focuses on all aspects of creating the audio for the film.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Richard Gibbs with Bobby Owsinski: Rocking Clubs to Writing Scores

2 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Music producer Bobby Owsinski interviews Richard Gibbs about his musical journey: from touring and session musician to Oingo Boingo member, to film composer.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Theory and Composition

This is a collection of more than 150 of my Music Theory and Composition videos. Let me know if there are specific things you would like me to address. Thanks!

• YouTube
• 2 days 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video