The Working Composer

Become the Composer Who Actually Works.

Welcome to The Working Composer — our flagship training program designed to take you from aspiring creator to consistent, professional, paid composer.

We’re building this course right now, shaped by our real-world experience scoring feature films, TV shows, theatrical releases, commercials, and more. Every module is crafted with one goal: to help you build a sustainable, long-term composing career — without guesswork.

🎓 Launch Price: $499

🔥 Founding Member Pre-Order: $299

Save 40% and become a Founding Member while we build the course.

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🌟 Founding Member Benefits

✔ 50% Off The Working Composer: Part 1

You’re locking in the course at a massive discount before launch.

✔ Lifetime Discount on All Future Courses

Founding Members will get exclusive pricing on every future Audio Planet Academy release.

✔ Early Access to Content as It’s Ready

Get modules, lessons, and materials the moment we create them — long before public release.

✔ Direct Influence Over the Course Content

Founding Members can request topics, shape the curriculum, and help guide what we build next.

✔ Founding Member Badge in the Academy

A permanent badge marking you as one of the original supporters who helped us build the Academy from day one.

✔ Private Founder-Only Community Space

A dedicated area inside Audio Planet Academy where Founding Members get updates, early material drops, polls, drafts, and behind-the-scenes notes.

✔ Exclusive “Composer Toolkit” Bonus Pack

Founding Members receive a downloadable toolkit including templates, workflow guides, recommended virtual instruments, and foundational scoring resources.

✔ Name Listed in the Course Credits (Optional)

Your name will appear on a special “Founding Members” page to commemorate your support.

✔ Lifetime Access to the Final Course

Once The Working Composer launches, you have full, unlimited access forever — including updates.

💼 This Is Your Chance to Join Early, Save Big, and Help Shape Something Incredible

The Working Composer is more than a course — it’s a practical, modern roadmap created by real working composers. By joining now, you’re not only securing the lowest price we will ever offer, but you’re also becoming part of the foundation of Audio Planet Academy.

If you're serious about building a career in composing, this is the perfect place to start.

 

Course Overview

The Working Composer is a complete, start-to-finish system designed to turn aspiring composers into working professionals. You’ll learn every skill required to score modern film, TV, and media projects — from session setup and cinematic writing techniques to business strategy, contracts, and building consistent client pipelines.

By the end of this course, you won’t just know how to write great music — you’ll know how to deliver, collaborate, get clients, and run a thriving composing career.

🎬 MODULE 1 — Introduction to Film Scoring

Your foundation for working professionally.

  • How film scoring actually works

  • Understanding picture formats, frame rates, and timecode

  • How to properly import and sync reference video in your DAW

  • Setting up a scoring template for fast workflow

  • Spotting sessions: what they are, how to do them, and how to communicate with directors

  • Breaking down scenes and identifying emotional beats

  • Workflow strategies to avoid revisions and stay on schedule

🎧 MODULE 2 — Writing Cinematic Music: The Tech

Master the tools that modern composers rely on.

  • Building and organizing a professional scoring template

  • Virtual instrument recommendations — orchestral, synth, percussion, hybrid

  • How to program realistic strings, brass, winds, and percussion

  • Using expression, dynamics, and articulations the right way

  • Layering and shaping hybrid scores

  • Mix fundamentals for composers: EQ, compression, reverb, stems, and delivery formats

  • How to create polished cues that mix well inside the film’s final audio environment

  • CPU management and technical reliability for long-form projects

🎼 MODULE 3 — Writing Cinematic Music: Theory & Composition

Write emotionally compelling, professional-level film music.

  • Film harmony for non-academics: the practical system working composers use

  • Chord progressions that work for drama, comedy, action, suspense, and more

  • How to craft memorable, flexible themes

  • Melody writing techniques for film vs. standalone music

  • Underscore vs. thematic scoring — when to choose what

  • How to write transitions, builds, drops, and endings for picture

  • Emotional storytelling through harmony and orchestration

  • How to overcome “blank session syndrome” and write faster

🎹 MODULE 4 — Writing in Multiple Styles

Become a versatile composer who gets hired again and again.

A full section with individual videos dedicated to scoring in different genres, including:

  • Action / trailer style

  • Romantic comedy

  • Horror / suspense

  • Documentary scoring

  • Animation / family scoring

  • Period / historical

  • Western

  • Minimalist drama / indie film

  • Video-game inspired hybrid music

  • Electronic & synth-driven scoring

  • Ambient / atmospheric textures

Each style includes:

  • Musical vocabulary & harmonic language

  • Instrumentation and orchestration tips

  • Rhythmic + textural ideas

  • Sound palette and sample library recommendations

  • Step-by-step cue breakdowns

💼 MODULE 5 — The Business of Being a Film Composer

Everything you wish film school taught you.

  • Finding your first real clients

  • Building a portfolio that attracts directors

  • Networking that actually works (without feeling salesy)

  • Pricing yourself: shorts, features, trailers, documentaries, corporate, and TV

  • How to write contracts that protect you

  • Invoicing, deposits, and getting paid on time

  • Usage rights, licensing, and royalties explained

  • Business structures (LLC, S-Corp, sole prop) and taxes

  • Deliverables: stems, mixes, project files, cue sheets, PRO registration

  • Social media and marketing for composers

  • How to build long-term relationships and repeat clients

  • Red flags to avoid — protecting your time, energy, and creativity

🏆 MODULE 6 - Capstone Project

Score a full scene from a real film, following professional workflow from spotting → composing → mixing → delivery. Students get feedback and revisions like a real project.

💥 Ready to become a real working composer?

Start the journey today and get the roadmap professionals actually use.
Join now and start building your career.

 

FAQ

How long do I get access to the course?

You’ll receive lifetime access as a Founding Member.
Once the course launches, you can return to the material anytime, on any device, for as long as the Academy exists. You’ll also receive future updates to Part 1 at no additional cost.

What do I need in order to take this course?

Not much!
All you need is a computer, an internet connection, and the DAW you already work in (Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, FL Studio, Reaper — anything works).

A basic set of virtual instruments is helpful, but not required for getting value from the career, workflow, and business modules.
No specific plugins or hardware are required to begin.

If you have the ability to make music at home, you have everything you need to take this course.

What if I’m not happy with the course?

We want you to feel confident in joining as a Founding Member.
If you decide the course isn’t right for you, you can request a refund any time before the first module releases, or within 7 days of receiving the first lesson.

Once early-access content has been delivered and the 7-day window has passed, all sales become final.
We pour everything we’ve learned into this program — and we want it to genuinely help you build your composing career.

Will I get feedback on my work?

This course is designed to be fully self-paced and passive. We don’t offer personal feedback or live reviews.

However, Founding Members will have access to a private community space inside Audio Planet Academy where you can:

  • share your music

  • ask questions

  • connect with fellow composers

  • get peer feedback

  • discuss techniques, tools, and workflow

It’s a great place to learn collaboratively without structured critiques.

Is the course available now?

Not yet. The Working Composer is currently in development.
By pre-ordering, you lock in a 50% discount and get access to early lessons the moment they’re ready—long before public release.

When will the course officially launch?

We don’t have a set release date yet. We will keep all Founding Members updated throughout production and notify you as new modules go live.

Will this course ever become a subscription?

Possibly. We may introduce subscriptions for future content, but your Founding Member purchase guarantees lifetime access to this course, regardless of any future pricing or membership changes.

Do I get anything special for being a Founding Member?

Absolutely. Founding Members receive:

  • 40% off the course

  • Early access to content

  • A permanent discount on all future courses

  • Founding Member badge

  • Access to a private community space

  • Ability to influence training topics

  • Bonus Composer Toolkit

  • Name listed on the Founding Member page

Have a different question?

Email us at academy@theaudioplanet.com