John Williams' Orchestration in Harry Potter,...

I walk you through a short, epic orchestral adventure, taking you through some mixing decisions, and scoring decisions that can lead to exciting orchestral textures with natural orchestral forces. This audio was taken from a YouTube video - if you want to watch my screen as I tal ...  Show more

This episode talks about the one big question you should ask yourself if you're trying to develop and grow as a composer. From years of teaching, I've learned that beginners and more advanced composers can get so much out of studying the same piece of music - but they'll take com ...  Show more

In this first episode, we'll be mapping out our musical adventure. We'll talk about what this series is all about, why learning music theory is like gaining superpowers, and how to ditch the intimidation and start having fun with music.So grab your headphones, crank up the volume ...  Show more

Do you want to write music? Join MJ / Ryan as we discuss how composers use languages within music to capture fire and create magic for the rest of us ‬ 

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode of That Music Podcast is definitely one that comes from the heart. In this episode I'll be sharing some tips that you can use to help you feel grounded and not so alone on music teacher island.Links and Resources:Download the free Elementary N ...  Show more

Music is an essential part of storytelling on screen and on the radio. Get it right and while you might not be consciously aware of its presence, it will nevertheless be playing a significant part in how you perceive the characters and relate to the story. So it's vital directors ...  Show more