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Mastering Orchestral Composition with BBCSO
A THINKSPACE INTERACTIVE COURSE
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Join Emmy-nominated composer Guy Michelmore on an enjoyable, creative journey. Learn to build better templates, achieve greater realism, improve your orchestration, score to picture, mix and master, and more – all with BBC Symphony Orchestra Core or Pro.
- Learn to become a better composer, whatever your current level.
- Over 25 hours of in-depth, on-demand tutorials
- Hands-on activities and projects to help you learn faster
- Taught in Cubase and Logic Pro but suitable for any DAW
Create more realistic, expressive, emotive music
Whether you’re a new or experienced BBCSO user, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to take your music to a whole new level. It isn’t just about learning the features of a sample library, it’s about becoming a better orchestral composer.
Everything you'll learn
module 1
This focuses on the foundational technical knowledge you’ll need to equip yourself with before you dive into the more creative process. We will be exploring how sampling technology works at a foundational level, learning how that works specifically with BBCSO, and helping you set up your templates so you’re ready to hit the ground running.
module 2
The key to a great sounding mockup is understanding how to make it as realistic as possible. We will be looking at all the skills needed to achieve this, from using a range of articulations, utilising MIDI controllers to shape your samples, and blending a variety of instruments.
module 3
module 4
Telling Stories with Music
From melody to sound palette, we will be looking at what we can use to convey emotions and tell stories. This is more of an open discussion and demonstration of storytelling through music, which is a great precursor for the next module.
module 5
Leading on from the Telling Stories module, we now put this into practice. This module covers what you need to know to score to picture in your DAW, from importing the video file, spotting the cue, and writing your music.
module 6
To conclude your journey with BBCSO, we will look at how to mix and master your music. We will then give a quick demonstration on how to release and promote your music.
Learn from pro composers, orchestrators and engineers
Composer and orchestrator for Avengers: Age Of Ultron, The Grinch, 50 Shades of Grey.
Orchestral mixing engineer, as heard on BBC, Netflix, Amazon, PBS, Sky, Channel 4.
Tutorials + hands-on learning
Interactive video & quizzes
Our exclusive interactive video technology allows you to have a virtual conversation with Guy and the team: answer questions, make choices, and then get feedback on your decisions. Plus, there are plenty of fun quizzes along the way.
MINUSONES
Join our supportive community on Discord
This ThinkSpace Interactive course includes lifetime access to our ever-growing community of music makers on Discord. You can chat to other people taking the course, pick up and share tips, and grow your network. You can also share your MinusONEs and other projects from the course to gain useful feedback and pointers from your peers.
Don’t worry if you’ve never used Discord before, it’s simple to get set up, and totally free.
Using Shorts
Live BBCSO webinar and Q&A with Guy
thursday july 3rd
6pm bst / 1pm edt / 10am pdt
We are giving everyone who purchases the course during the introductory offer exclusive access to a live webinar with Guy Michelmore.
Guy will write an orchestral piece in BBCSO in real-time, and you can help shape his music by suggesting ideas and instruments he could use. He’ll also be answering your questions about BBCSO, orchestral composition, and the course.
Course owners will receive an invite via email closer to the event.
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"An absolutely brilliant resource for composers of any level. The interactive videos are unique – these help the course to be tailored to an individual's specific needs."
– Toby, ThinkSpace course student
Buy today, start and revisit anytime
- Unlock your full potential with BBCSO Core or Pro
- Learn from over 25 hours of in-depth tutorial videos
- Lifelong access to the ultimate BBCSO reference
- Hands-on activities, widgets, interactive video, and more
Lifetime access. Start, finish and revisit anytime.
30-day money-back policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Course + Library Bundles
Thanks to our partnership with Spitfire Audio on this course, you can purchase it in a bundle with BBCSO Core or Professional for a special price. This includes upgrading from Core to Professional.
Bought a bundle but not yet received your course?
You will receive access to your course via email within 24 hours of purchasing your library. You will have been able to download your library shortly after purchasing. If you haven't received your course within 24 hours, please email contact@thinkspace.ac.uk.
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