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Advanced Film Scoring Workshop

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MUSC X 498

Immerse yourself into the creative and logistical process of scoring a film from finding your own musical aesthetic to the practicalities of collaborating with others in the scoring process.

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Typically Available
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $2,039.00

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What you can learn.

Cover topics such as dealing with temp scores, spotting sessions, and communicating with directors
Work on incorporating themes and variations as you overcome creative roadblocks
Find your creative voice, breathe life into your scores, and communicate beyond the notes
Record your cues in a professional recording studio with live musicians

About This Course

This course will immerse you in the creative and logistical process of scoring a film. Topics include collaborating and communicating with directors, dealing with temp scores, learning how spotting sessions work, incorporating themes and variations, and overcoming creative roadblocks. In addition, you learn how to breathe life into your scores, how to find your voice and how to communicate beyond the notes on the page when working with live ensembles. Instruction includes the opportunity to record your cues in a professional recording studio with live musicians.
Prerequisites

MUSC X 449.41 Recording, Editing, and Mixing Techniques for Film Composers and MUSC X 483.1 Film Scoring on a Budget, or consent of instructor.

Summer 2026 Schedule

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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
REG#
408860
Fee:
$2,039.00
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Notes

This course will meet via Zoom as well as In-Person (location to be announced).  Recording sessions will be held at recording studios in the Los Angeles area.

Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this course.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
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Lecture
Thu Jun 25, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Jul 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Jul 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Jul 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Jul 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Jul 30, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Aug 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Aug 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Aug 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Aug 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced
Lecture
Thu Sep 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
To Be Announced

This course applies toward the following programs

film-scoring

Film Scoring

certificate

Film Scoring

certificate Learn the craft and business of creating original music for film, tv and more through hands-on practice.

Learn the craft and business of creating original music for film, tv and more through hands-on practice.

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