Songwriting & Composition Courses and Certifications

TED

Why All Melodies Should Be Free for Musicians to Use

Explore the legal complexities of melody ownership and copyright in music. Damien Riehl proposes a radical solution to protect songwriters from lawsuits and promote musical creativity.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

How Music Streaming Transformed Songwriting

ABBA co-founder explores streaming's impact on songwriting, discussing royalties, careers, and industry challenges. He proposes solutions to support creators in the evolving music landscape.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Pow Music

The Beatles' "Blackbird" and Bach's "Bourrée" - Inside Paul McCartney's Classic Song - Guitar Lesson

Explore the musical connection between The Beatles' "Blackbird" and Bach's "Bourrée" in this guitar lesson, analyzing compositional elements, chord progressions, and techniques used by Paul McCartney.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

StichMethod Guitar

The Best Song Melody With Just a 1, 4 and 5, and the Realities of Buying a Guitar

Learn to create captivating melodies using simple chord progressions and gain practical insights on purchasing a guitar, including brand recommendations and buying tips for beginners.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Science Festival

How Music Affects Your Brain - Notes on the Folds

Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and music, uncovering how melodies affect our brains, emotions, and memories, and why music is fundamental to human experience.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

The Sound of Horror - Resident Evil 7 - Biohazard

Capcom's audio team reveals innovative techniques for creating immersive, realistic sound in Resident Evil 7, covering music, foley, character textures, and automated triggers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Immersing with Music - Approaches to Musical Storytelling in 'Cyberpunk 2077'

Explore innovative musical approaches used in scoring Cyberpunk 2077, as shared by CD Projekt Red's music directors. Gain insights into creative techniques for immersive musical storytelling in game development.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Native Instruments

Building a Track for YouTube Audio Libraries with MASCHINE+ - Native Instruments

Learn to create tracks for YouTube Audio Libraries using MASCHINE+. Explore sample layering, beat building, effects, and performance techniques with Native Instruments' production system.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Native Instruments

Komplete Now Walkthrough - Native Instruments

Explore KOMPLETE NOW's versatile instruments and effects for modern music production. Learn to create radio-ready tracks with synths, samplers, and innovative tools for pop, hip hop, and drill.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Native Instruments

Explore the E-Instruments Collection - Native Instruments

Discover Native Instruments' e-instruments collection featuring improved string quartets, session strings, horns, and electric keys. Explore new sounds and capabilities for enhanced music production and composition.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Native Instruments

Composing with Cinesamples - Native Instruments

Explore Hollywood-quality sound libraries with Cinesamples, featuring authentic instruments recorded at SONY Pictures. Learn composition techniques, mixing tips, and create cinematic moods from pensive to epic.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Reaper Tutorial for Beginners

Comprehensive guide to Reaper audio software: installation, interface, recording, editing, effects, routing, automation, and customization. Ideal for beginners in music production and audio editing.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Science Behind Music Preferences - Why We Love Our Favorite Songs

Explore the science behind music's emotional impact and learn how to harness its power for personal growth and improved relationships in this insightful talk by award-winning songwriter Scarlet Keys.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JSConf

JavaScript is the New Punk Rock

Explore the Web Audio API to create and perform music with JavaScript, drawing parallels between programming and punk rock's revolutionary spirit.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Website Learners

How to Create Professional Cartoon Music Videos Using AI - A Step-by-Step Guide

Master the art of creating professional cartoon music videos using AI tools, from generating lyrics and music to producing animated visuals and editing the final product in a streamlined workflow.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video