Composing / Arranging / Songwriting

We’re used to playing and sequencing synth parts in our productions, but why not sing them as well?

Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s unique vision of Albuquerque required a unique approach to the score...

Film composer, theatre composer, TV composer, ballet composer... Why be one when you can be them all?

Blurring the boundaries between classical music and ambient electronica, Max Richter is one of the most prominent composers of his generation. As of now, he’s also a studio owner...

Hannah Peel, composer, producer and broadcaster, talks to Caro C about her solo record career, including the shortlisted 2021 Mercury Music Prize electronic album, scoring music for Game Of Thrones and her many other diverse projects.

HBO’s Chernobyl exposed the horrifying story behind the 1986 nuclear disaster — and made a star of composer Hildur Guðnadóttir.

We all know you can score a movie or compose a symphony from the comfort of your DAW, but what can orchestral sample libraries do for other genres of music?

Want to get started with scoring? Don’t worry, today’s super‑intelligent sample libraries have got your back.

Writing lyrics is often said to be the hardest aspect of songwriting. Berklee College of Music Professor Pat Pattison has been teaching people to do it better for decades. Read his advice...

Orchestration Assistants Audio Example 01.mp3

This example features UJAM’s Striiiings. The audio example demonstrates...

The epic soundtrack to the Guardians Of The Galaxy video game is one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by a single composer. In our exclusive feature, Richard Jacques describes how he created nearly six hours of high-impact orchestral music

His remarkable versatility has made Federico Vindver the go‑to collaborator for Timbaland, Kanye West, Coldplay and more.

Successful songwriters and producers explain how to adapt your skills to the massive Far Eastern market.

Gaming is a huge industry, and the thriving indie sector provides plenty of opportunities for new composers.

Pop writing and production today is a team game, and the Monsters & Strangerz are one of the hottest teams around.