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Ryan’s approach is a welcome surprise that really benefitted my own writing process.  Unlike other courses, he sketches in Dorico before jumping into his DAW.  Ryan’s detailed analysis of the genre that can be applied to nearly any musical style.  They may call this a “mini” course… it is anything but.  There is a ton inspiring material - so much so that I grabbed Ryan’s other courses!

'I enjoyed every bit of this course. Especially with Randon as an experienced composer you get to know how to produce hybrid trailer music in a professional way! Randon explains everything detailed and shows his own approaches on his own work. The new ,,compositional building block“ is simply incredible!

I‘ve been producing Epic Music for several years but this course gave me many new ideas and insights that helped me to give my compositions a better signature touch! I recommend this course not only for beginners, but also for experienced composers, who will definitely learn new and helpfull techniques!'

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20th Century Orchestral Writing was a real game changer for me. Since I have no formal training, I wasn't aware how important it is to first clarify your musical ideas and tie them together harmonically before attempting orchestration. Mattia's clear explanations about the importance of piano sketching and excellent MIDI orchestration examples opened up a whole new world of musical exploration for me. Highly recommended.

'Going into Randon's Hybrid Orchestral course, I was hoping it would help me get to another level in terms of creating powerful hybrid orchestral sound, and it definitely delivered. The core of it is building massive trailer tracks from start to finish - from creating a template, getting the structure right, choosing the right instruments and effects, composing efficiently for this style to quick mixing and mastering. On top of that, Randon was very helpful and concrete with the feedback on my own tracks. This course helped me improve, find focus and the right workflow to create every day!'

“I am writing to say how much I love the Trailer Music Elevation course. Laszlo is a master at his craft and does an excellent job conveying that knowledge. The course goes into great detail into what makes a killer trailer track, from writing, instrumentation to mixing and even some mastering. He’s a great teacher and is available to answer questions. I’ve been able to immediately put into practice what I learned and can clearly hear the difference in my newer tracks.”

'Joel's course is absolutely phenomenal. Before I took the course I had no idea of what I was doing. Joel taught me everything with his examples and fine details on how to mix a song properly and from a complete beginner, my music started to sound professional. '

I have purchased almost every trailer course available and by far the Hybrid Orchestral Composition and Sound course is the best! BY FAR!! Looking forward to future courses and will only purchase Master the Score courses in the future. You have cutting edge content and the material is over the top in quality. Thank you for contributing to the education of us hoping to get into the world of music composition as a profession!

'I was already familiar with Joel’s great mixing tutorials on YouTube but this course takes it to another level. The course is thoroughly designed and Joel provides all the tools and theory you need to feel confident when mixing any genre of orchestral music. Truly eye-opening!'

I really loved this course - there are amazing insights on workflow and Laszlo explains everything very enthusiastically. The way he works from a simple sketch to a full mixed track is an eye opener and will be useful for composers in all kinds of styles. Great tips on composing and mixing - everything you need!

"Ryan's Pillars of Composition is an incredible resource.  Even for an absolute beginner, like me, the content is straightforward and provides a great roadmap to improve your compositions."

I really enjoyed this course. I think anyone interested in sound design can get a lot out of it, not only composers of trailer music. Starting with the fundamental concepts and working its way into advanced territories, I walked away with a lot of cool new techniques in my arsenal. Simon's love for experimenting and creating sounds really shines through, which is contagious. I felt very inspired to go create after each lesson.

Really enjoyed Lazslo's course, for a beginner like myself in the trailer genre,
it helped me not only from the basic requirements and needs of a trailer track but also with
clear ideas on how to develop your pieces. From ideas generation to multiple tracks analysis,
from sketching a simple idea to developing a full piece, mixing and mastering, insights on workflow and the trailer music business,
you get a lot of valuable info and tips from a great teacher, with a clear and pragmatic way to transmit his knowledge.

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"Master The Score has accomplished something unique. They've created an incredible library of courses taught by industry professionals who are at the top of their respective fields. However, more than this, they've made sure that each instructor is an effective teacher as well! Their classes are clear and insightful. I can't recommend them enough!"

"I bought this course really quickly after release, because i knew Ryan makes high quality Videos regarding composition and orchestration on Youtube.... and it was 100 % worth it :)

The course is structered really well (the prozess of always returning to already learned techniques is really good) and for me as new composer, who just started this year the content has such a great value.

100% recommended"

“Ryan’s course is fantabulous! I’m a songwriter and composer of musical theater with 20-plus years of experience, and I can tell you that diving back with Ryan into the details of form, counterpoint, melodic construction, and harmony has proved invaluable. What’s more, I find Ryan’s straightforward approach, as well as his no-nonsense, effortless decision-making process to be joyful and awe-inspiring.”

"As someone who has always been inspired by contemporary Japanese music, this course has been invaluable to me. In a world of primarily western focused music theory, Gavin's work is a lighthouse illuminating the innovative techniques of modern Japanese harmony. With Ryan's brilliant expertise in orchestration, the two of them are a powerhouse that any composer interested in this style will benefit immensely from."

Ryan has provided useful, bite-sized information for composers to write music in magical style. With his clear and concise explanation,I would recommend this course for composers who are looking to dive into magical music

The Legend Of Otoe was the first course I took on Master The Score. It's a nice step-by-step process to write your first jrpg main theme with a solid harmony underneath. I enjoyed the different homework assignments that felt like small achievements before even completing the course

Getting Melody, Harmony, Form and Counterpoint into one course might sound almost impossible, but this course manages to break down all these aspects of composition into small units and increases the complexity in little consecutive steps that can be easily followed. The assignments after each chapter ensure that it’s never getting boring, and that the new know-how can be applied immediately.

The course did not only teach me the jrpg style, but also helped me to expand my harmonic vocabulary. Every composition I wrote since finishing with Legends of Otoe benefited from this new knowledge. I am eagerly looking forward to Legends of Otoe part two!

Compared to other courses I have taken, the MTS hybrid orchestral trailer music course is extremely well laid out and presented. It has a great structure, detailed information and allows you to ask questions and get feedback from a community message board.

Before starting the course I was looking for a better workflow to compose faster and more consistently without losing that creative spark. The Hybrid Orchestral Trailer Music course has helped me immensely in this regard.

Randon lays out the principals of trailer music, walks you through how to compose the different sections, and explains how each instrument plays an important role in creating the emotional wall of sound found in trailer music. He then builds an entire track from start to finish, showcasing techniques and creative skills, that have become invaluable to my composing.

Highly recommended!

The course was everything I hoped for and more. I highly recommend Master the Score’s Vikings and Dragons course for anyone looking to get the Viking and Dragon’s sound.

I was looking for a shorter course to fit my available time and I am a big John Powell fan, so this offering fit the bill. Ryan’s teaching style makes learning each new topic easy. I found the modules to be just the right length, introducing each topic and then following Ryan in real-time as he composes and arranges each theme. By the end of this course, I was able to compose and produce a complete suite in the style of the “Vikings and Dragons” trailer, which was my goal and is something I would not have been able to do before taking this course.

My composition skills were ok before I enrolled in this course. When I enrolled I began to see my compositional skills improve gradually over time.

Ryan's way of teaching is a great contributor to my overall improvement.

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If writing eight bars and getting stuck sounds familiar, Ryan’s courses will help. Ryan’s teaching style is clear and his methods can be used to structure your compositions, no matter what genre you are writing for. After competing Wizards & Witches I used some of the techniques to complete a couple of scores for a spaghetti western. I can honestly say Ryan has helped me structure and elevate my writing process…no more half finished ideas!!

As a newcomer trying to dip my toes into the composition and orchestration world, Ryan's 'Pillars of Composition' course has been instrumental in the development of my skill set as an amateur composer. The course is structured fantastically and Ryan manages to touch on all important compositional aspects with great explanations and multiple examples. On top of that, it would be remiss of me not to mention the vibrant Discord community, where one can get feedback by both tutors and other students. I will definitely be exploring more MTS courses in the future!

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Simon’s course offers a wealth of sound design techniques that areuseful and inspiring no matter your experience level. He teaches in away that’s easy to understand and I found myself implementing severaltechniques in my own projects along the way. I really found the cheatsheets to be helpful because I tend to forget things. I print them outand always have a quick guide on hand if I get stuck. Whether you workin trailer music or film scoring, I would highly recommend thiscourse.

Even after making my own sounds for more than ten years, I learnt so much more from Simon. He made me think about sound design in a totally new way and it has massively improved my workflow - and the end results!!

The course is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge on virtual orchestration. Rico generously shares tips, tricks, and concepts that would take most people a lifetime to master if it weren’t for this course. Having access to his collected wisdom in one place makes this course a resource unrivaled by anything else I’ve seen on the topic. A true gem!

Rico's course is the new industry standard for advanced mockup-making and orchestral programming. He offers a personal and honest approach to the art of making samples shine. His demos speak for themselves, providing a fantastic opportunity to learn everything that happens beneath the surface. The episodes delve deeply into minute details, an approach that's absolutely necessary to create music with virtual instruments at this level. With over 35 hours of recorded material, exercises, and walkthroughs, this course should be the first choice for both beginners and professionals looking to enhance their skills.

"Joel Dollier’s Mixing Cinematic Music course was essential in polishing The Reckoning. His excellent ear and clear guidance helped turn our rough recordings into a polished, cinematic experience. Within 3 days of release, our video racked up 80,000 views, and we even landed two commissions! Joel's course gave me the confidence and skills to make this happen. Highly recommended!"

"Starting from scratch, this course was instrumental in bringing The Reckoning to life. Thanks to Randon Purcell's guidance, patience, and hands-on involvement, I learned to blend orchestral and hybrid elements effectively. Our first music video gained over 80,000 views in 3 days and even led to two commissioned projects within a week. Couldn’t have done it without Randon's invaluable support!"

As a software engineer during the week and a hobbyist composer on weekends, I've always loved creating music. Despite over a decade and a half of classical piano lessons as a student, I lacked the skills to orchestrate my ideas. Master the Score has been an invaluable resource in bridging that gap. Courses like "20th Century Orchestral Writing" and "Pillars of Composition" make complex topics approachable, helping me connect the dots with patterns I recognised but never fully understood. Courses like The Legend of Otoe and Composing Worlds also bring a special focus that adds sparkle to my compositions.

I now feel much more confident orchestrating my work, and I’ve even found greater enjoyment in films by discovering the same techniques and ideas from the courses and understanding their applications.

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Remember all of those fun RPG's and Anime's from your childhood? Do Final Fantasy, Spirited Away, and Breath Of The Wild come to mind?Now Imagine for a second that you'll be able to make music for those games and media. Otoe Levels 1, and Otoe Levels 2&3 are a godsend to you if you'd like to learn how to write music for this genre. I highly recommend purchasing this course if you'd like to upgrade your harmonic palette as well as music theory!

Pillars of Composition II is a course devoted to making us write a piece in Sonata form. It is in depth and modern. Ryan breaks down the form into smaller pieces so that we learn it.  There is a discord forum devoted to Pillars of Composition II. In the discord forum we can post our works to get feedback. This is awesome because assessment is a key component to learning. I highly recommend this course to anyone that wants to write larger works. It's wonderful. If you like Ryan's YouTube channel, you'll love this course: Pillars of Composition II.

Virtual Orchestra is a game-changer for composers. The course offers outstanding realism, depth, and flexibility. Working through the assignments takes effort, but it's the fastest and best way I've found to take your orchestral compositions to the next level.

This course was a game changer for me. I wanted to improve my skills and get better at what has always been a hobby. Now, I feel much more confident writing my own pieces and adding creative variation to them.

I've taken many courses before, but this one really elevated my music skills.

My piano playing improved drastically, and my compositions gained a whole new level of depth and variation. Now I feel I can take any idea and turn it into a full piece. I'm so glad I joined!

Randon's instruction has been immensely helpful, it's taken the confusion out of creating trailer music. I'm able to sit down and flesh out a whole idea from start to finish with a solid framework of process. He's also very active in the community and always giving feedback and guidance. Thanks Randon!

I am LOVING your course - the pace, organisation and high quality of content. Even though I am an intermediate piano player, I have thoroughly enjoyed going through the drills and applying the material to melody writing. It feels very gamified and leaves me wanting to come back for more. Great job!

I am very glad to find MTS after a long struggle finding the right educational platform online. I've been watching tons of scattered YouTube videos about composing/arranging that would never take you in a linear approach but confuse you even more. I wanted an organised step by step method to cover everything from A to Z, from an empty canvas to a full blown and well produced music. After I found MTS, I no longer looked for another platform. If you want awesome fast response support and high quality educational products, Master The Score delivers.

'I really enjoyed this course. I think anyone interested in sound design can get a lot out of it, not only composers of trailer music. Starting with the fundamental concepts and working its way into advanced territories, I walked away with a lot of cool new techniques in my arsenal.
Simon's love for experimenting and creating sounds really shines through, which is contagious. I felt very inspired to go create after each lesson.'

"Joël does a fantastic job of breaking down the mixing process for cinematic music. His videos help explain everything clearly, and the bonus notes and files he's included with the course are a life saver!"

"Simon is a master at sound design, and in this course he explains his way of working in a way that is very easy to follow and learn from.The course starts off with the foundations and then builds more and more on that foundation and by doing so helps you build your own skills up in a straightforward and effective way. After finishing this course you will be able to produce professional sound design that also has that organic feel that is so sought after these days. I can't recommend this course highly enough."

"20th Century Orchestral Writing" is an immediate purchase for anybody wanting to own a complete how-to for modern film scoring. It offers a complete and detailed look at the most important aspects of the musical language needed to sound convincing in Hollywood and elsewhere. From the notes to the sound this covers it all. If you are serious about orchestral film scoring this is a must have"

"I learned so much from watching your work and from the knowledge you shared. Anyway, i submitted two pieces to the Film Scoring Academy of Europe's online Master's Degree Program and i got accepted into the program! So i just wanted to say thank you!

'Joël’s Mixing Cinematic Music course teaches you everything you fundamentally need to know to become a better composer and mixer. I can honestly say that after taking this course, you will begin to think differently when producing your scores!'

"The truth is that I am delighted with this course because Mattia has a great ability to explain and turn a simple melody into a harmony of great interest. Especially with this course, I am learning how to structure my musical sketches effectively and how to compose more efficiently. Without a doubt, I strongly recommend this course primarily to those people who need to continue improving their level of creating orchestral mockups with interesting harmonies."

"Brilliant course. The choice of topics is very wide and I really like the balance of technical and creative aspects. Being an experienced composer and producer, it was still great to brush up on the familiar while still learning a ton of great stuff. So many complex techniques explained in such a nice, accessible way. Randon's speech is very clear and his explanations are simple to understand. This course is really worth taking!"

"When I found out that Randon would be releasing a Hybrid Orchestral course, I knew I had to jump on it. I have been a huge fan of his cues and also of Fallout Music Group sample libraries, so I accurately knew that I would be learning some amazing skills. I know that layering is a huge part of hybrid music, but the workshops Randon includes in the course has helped me better understand what I’ve been missing to get those huge epic sounds. I cannot wait to start improving on some tracks that I’ve been working on!"

"Absolutely loved this course! Randon really helped me a lot, especially regarding composing tricks and techniques for trailer music but not only… This course helped me enhancing my writing and mixing skills and gave me a big boost concerning music production in general. If you want your tracks to sound epic and huge this MTS course will guide you to improve. Randon is a great composer and he explains everything effectively and clearly! I really recommend this course to every fellow composers!"