{"title":"Composition Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eCourses on writing the music itself: turning ideas into finished pieces, notation, counterpoint, orchestration, and mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"counterpoint-conquest-course","title":"Counterpoint Conquest","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bmc\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-course-hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__tier\"\u003eTier 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__course-name\"\u003eCounterpoint Conquest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eTrack 02 – Composition \u0026amp; Music Creation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCompose Game‑Ready Counterpoint That Finally Sounds Like The Music In Your Head\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-course-hero__sub\"\u003eCounterpoint Conquest: a step by step system that takes your “basic” tracks and turns them into rich, multi‑voice video game music, even if theory class wrecked your confidence. You sit down to compose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__cats\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eOnline Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eSelf-Paced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eClient Access\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-buy\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Course purchase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-actions\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/46448604938390:1\" class=\"btn-join button button-primary button-large wp-element-button\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cbn-price\"\u003e$300.00 · one-time payment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Counterpoint-Conquest.png\" alt=\"Counterpoint Conquest course cover\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-stats\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stats__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMode\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-ii-problem\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eYou get a cool idea.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bmc-ii-problem__panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"bmc-ii-problem__quotes\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThen the moment you try to add a second line, it falls apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEverything sounds basic, cluttered, or “too classical.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSo you delete the extra parts, add more plugins, scroll YouTube, and your hard drive graveyard gets a few more half-finished tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eYou cannot yet stack 2 and 3 melodies without mud or turn one decent idea into a full cue that feels like a real OST track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-ii-problem__summary\"\u003eCounterpoint Conquest is practical training for gamers and aspiring game music composers who want to stop guessing, decode how classic and modern game soundtracks work, and finish pieces they are proud to show people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-audience-standard\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Counterpoint Conquest Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eYou will see yourself somewhere in here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-audience-standard__grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou freeze when theory shows up.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have never finished a track you are proud of. Maybe you “dabbled,” maybe you never wrote at all. You feel a lack of confidence and knowledge. Your ideas feel basic. You freeze when theory shows up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou do not know what to focus on next.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can get ideas started. Maybe you have a few tracks on YouTube or SoundCloud. But turning a sketch into a polished, emotional piece is hard. You do not know what to focus on next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou keep stopping and starting.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou used to compose. Life happened. Now you feel rusty. You do not know how to work the “game music side” of things. Your fire is there, but you keep stopping and starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eIf you want to:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003col class=\"bmc-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe known for an original style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake people lean forward and say “Wait, you wrote THAT?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet at least one track in a game and have your name out there\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a portfolio that proves you can deliver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ol\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-cc-persona-note\"\u003eThen this is built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat You Will Be Able To Do\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eBy the end of Counterpoint Conquest, if you do the work, you will be able to:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003col class=\"bmc-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompose clear 2‑voice and 3‑voice counterpoint in any mode, without guessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd counter melodies and lines on top of your existing tracks that actually make them better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a single 8‑bar idea and expand it into full releases using structured voice leading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy real game scores and understand what is happening, instead of feeling overwhelmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a repeatable system: idea → sketch → 2‑voice → 3‑voice → game‑ready cue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ol\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-cc-persona-note\"\u003eYou will not just “know more theory.” You will have a stack of finished exercises and mini pieces that prove you can do it. That is what changes confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-how-works-standard\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHow Counterpoint Conquest Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eYou are not getting a fluffy “music history” course. You are getting a workout plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__grid bmc-how-works-standard__grid--five\"\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTwo‑Voice Species, Built For Game Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou start with simple two‑voice exercises on purpose. At first, what you compose will sound rough. That is by design. We strip everything down so you can finally see: motion types, consonance, dissonance, cadences, and how to control them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThree‑Voice Counterpoint And Modern Harmony\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you can move two lines, we add a third. You practice turning chords into moving voices, building real textures you can drop into any genre: orchestral, chiptune, hybrid, lo‑fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSyncopation, Rhythmic Counterpoint And “Game Feel”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou learn how to offset rhythms so parts interlock instead of collide. This is where things start sounding like tracks, not homework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplied Video Game Counterpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou dissect NES \/ SNES \/ Game Boy style music and modern scores. You will see exactly how composers used Bach style ideas to make Pokémon, Undertale and other soundtracks feel so alive. Then you copy the principles onto your own music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGenre Study And Portfolio Pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou finish by creating multiple 2‑ and 3‑voice cues in styles you actually care about. These become portfolio pieces and “proof tracks” for devs and clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"bmc-cc-different__card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhy This Is Different From Generic Counterpoint Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eMost counterpoint courses were built for classical majors who need to survive an exam. They:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bmc-source-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIgnore modern soundtracks and game constraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStay stuck in 16th century church rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDo not care if you ever finish a real track\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCounterpoint Conquest was built for composers who want to ship game music with modern tools and real musical usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-track--full-curriculum\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFull Curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWant to see every lesson in Counterpoint Conquest?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpand to see the full curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer__body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-list\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003e1:1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC1 1 Intro\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC1 2 What Is Counterpoint\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC1 3: 4 Types of Motion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC1 4 Traditional Consonance and Dissonance Reminder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC1 5 First Species Cheat Sheet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003e2:2 Counterpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 1 1:1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 2 1:1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 3 1:1 Dorian Example 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 4 1:1 Dorian Example 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 6 Phyrgian 1:1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 7 WRITE IT! Phyrigian\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 8 1:1 Lydian\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 9 1:1 Mixolydian\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC2 10 1:1 Aeolian\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003e2:1 Counterpoint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC3 1 2:1 Rules of The Game\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC3 2 P5 and P8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC3 3 2:1 Dorian\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC3 4 Dorian Example\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eCC3 5 Phyrigian\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions before you apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much theory do I need before I start?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eIf you know basic scales, intervals, and can find notes in your DAW or notation software, you are fine. We review the essentials as we go. You do not need a college theory background.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this only for “classical” sounding music?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eNo. We use classical tools, but the goal is modern game music. You will see how to apply counterpoint to chiptune, orchestral, hybrid, lo‑fi, and ambient cues, not just fugues.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if my melodies already feel emotional, I just get lost with extra parts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003ePerfect. The course assumes you have some melodic instinct. We focus on how to layer lines without killing the original emotion: motion types, spacing, rhythm, and when to keep things simple.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI am brand new. Will this be too hard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eIt will be hard, yes. That is the point. But it is broken into small, specific exercises with clear rules and examples. If you can follow instructions and stick with it, you will get through the “valley of awfulness” and come out with real skill.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to complete Counterpoint Conquest?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eCounterpoint Conquest is self-paced. The core video lessons are about 4 hours 29 minutes total. Calendar time depends on how many focused hours you put in each week; at about 3 hours per week, plan on about 2 weeks for the video lessons, plus extra time to do the exercises and apply the material.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this live or self paced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eThe core training is on demand. You can pause, rewind, and work at your speed. You also get access to the community where you can post exercises for feedback so you are not stuck alone.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I am already in Video Game School \/ Gamer Music Creator Guild?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eCheck your member area. In many cases, Counterpoint Conquest is included as part of your curriculum. If you are not sure, message support and they will confirm your access.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens after I click “Apply now.”?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eYou will answer a short set of questions so we know where you are starting from. If it looks like a fit, you will have an application phone call with the team to talk through the program, tuition, and next steps. If you are accepted, you get access and can start your first exercises.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a guarantee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, our guarantees are for the programs, not each individual course by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in QuesTone, you’re covered by our 10‑in‑365 guarantee: follow the plan and complete the required work, and if you don’t release 10 professional‑quality pieces in 365 days, we refund your program tuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in Gamer Music Creator Guild, you’re covered by our Guild guarantee: show up, do the work, and we’ll get you to 10–20 released tracks in 120 days – or we keep working with you for free until you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is one part of those systems. When you apply, we’ll tell you which program you’d be in and which guarantee would apply to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--related\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeep going in Composition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eUse these internal links to move through the Best Music Coach course path and find the next course that supports this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-related__grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"\/products\/instrumental-inspiration-course\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 02 · Tier 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrumental Inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposition \u0026amp; 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class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-instructor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-instructor__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eGrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMake Music with Dan Spencer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Spencer coaches Counterpoint Conquest from the practical composer and music-mentor perspective: learn the idea, try it in music, finish the assignment, and know the next move when you sit down to compose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-grid bmc-coach-grid--single\"\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bmc-coach-card bmc-coach-card--dan\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-card__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/booksstg.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dan@2x.png\" alt=\"Dan Spencer, Music Mentor Dan\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-card__body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Spencer is Music Mentor Dan: a composer, OST creator, and coach who teaches the 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class=\"bmc-course-hero__cats\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eOnline Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eSelf-Paced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eClient Access\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-buy\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Course purchase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-actions\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/46448605036694:1\" class=\"btn-join button button-primary button-large wp-element-button\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cbn-price\"\u003e$100.00 · one-time payment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Inspiration-To-Notation_FLEX.png\" alt=\"Inspiration to Notation course cover\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-stats\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stats__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMode\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this course helps you do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eMove ideas out of your head and onto the page so your inspiration becomes readable, editable, and easier to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapture musical ideas in notation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapture musical ideas in notation before they disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse notation as a tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse notation as a tool for development, not as a barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a bridge between imagination,\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a bridge between imagination, staff paper, and your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eCurriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe path inside Inspiration to Notation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eA plain-English breakdown of the main skills and lesson areas this course is built around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting from a musical idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing rhythm and pitch values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotating clear music from rough inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditing and developing notated ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving between notation and production tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs Inspiration to Notation for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit__col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is for you if…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou hear ideas but struggle to capture them in notation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want notation to support composing instead of intimidate you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want cleaner sketches before arranging or producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit__col bmc-fit__col--no\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is not for you if…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want an advanced engraving course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are trying to avoid notation completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a DAW-specific production course instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-track--full-curriculum\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFull Curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWant to see every lesson in Inspiration to Notation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpand to see the full curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer__body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Intro\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eStep 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eStep 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 2a\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 2b\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 2c\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 2d\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eStep 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 3a\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 3b\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eStep 4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eStep 5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eInspiration To Notation Step 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions before you apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Inspiration to Notation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eIt is a course about turning musical ideas into notation so they can be developed and shared.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to be fluent at reading music?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eNo. This is a practical bridge from idea to notated music.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this for composers or performers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eIt is mainly for composers and music makers who need to capture and develop ideas.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a guarantee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, our guarantees are for the programs, not each individual course by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in QuesTone, you’re covered by our 10‑in‑365 guarantee: follow the plan and complete the required work, and if you don’t release 10 professional‑quality pieces in 365 days, we refund your program tuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in Gamer Music Creator Guild, you’re covered by our Guild guarantee: show up, do the work, and we’ll get you to 10–20 released tracks in 120 days – or we keep working with you for free until you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is one part of those systems. When you apply, we’ll tell you which program you’d be in and which guarantee would apply to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--related\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeep going in Composition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eUse these internal links to move through the Best Music Coach course path and find the next course that supports this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-related__grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"\/products\/instrumental-inspiration-course\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 02 · Tier 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrumental Inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"\/products\/counterpoint-conquest-course\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 02 · Tier 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounterpoint Conquest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"\/products\/orchestration-odyssey-course\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 02 · Tier 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchestration Odyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/courses\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Course Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Best Music Coach Courses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Music Coach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--instructor\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-instructor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-instructor__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eGrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMake Music with Dan Spencer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Spencer coaches Inspiration to Notation from the practical composer and music-mentor perspective: learn the idea, try it in music, finish the assignment, and know the next move when you sit down to compose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-grid bmc-coach-grid--single\"\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bmc-coach-card bmc-coach-card--dan\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-card__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/booksstg.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dan@2x.png\" alt=\"Dan Spencer, Music Mentor Dan\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-card__body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Spencer is Music Mentor Dan: a composer, OST creator, and coach who teaches the practical path from idea (or no ideas!) to finished music you can actually ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-coach-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/gamer-music-mentor-dan\/\"\u003eMeet Dan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-band\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWant to get your music moving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/gamer-call\/?htrafficsource=website\u0026amp;el=inspiration-to-notation\"\u003eApply Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best Music Coach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46448605036694,"sku":"LD-5632","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/8902\/6454\/files\/Inspiration-To-Notation_FLEX.png?v=1783638871"},{"product_id":"instrumental-inspiration-course","title":"Instrumental Inspiration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bmc\"\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-course-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__inner\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__tier\"\u003eTier 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eTrack 02 · Composition \u0026amp; Music Creation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eInstrumental \u003cem\u003eInspiration\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bmc-course-hero__sub\"\u003eFinish original, emotional instrumentals without getting lost in your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__cats\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n     \u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eOnline Course\u003c\/span\u003e\n     \u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eSelf-Paced\u003c\/span\u003e\n     \u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eClient Access\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-buy\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Course purchase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-actions\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/46448605069462:1\" class=\"btn-join button button-primary button-large wp-element-button\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cbn-price\"\u003e$300.00 · one-time payment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__media\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Instrumental-Inspiration.png\" alt=\"Instrumental Inspiration course cover\"\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-stats\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stats__row\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMode\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eFrom rough idea to finished instrumental\u003c\/h2\u003e\n   \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eThree pillars: capture inspiration on demand, build it into a real piece, and finish to a level you’re proud to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-outcomes\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-outcome\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-outcome__num\"\u003ePillar 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eFind Real Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003eThe Instrument Study System for breaking down music you love into rules you can apply. Stop waiting for the muse, build a personal study library that fuels every track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-outcome\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-outcome__num\"\u003ePillar 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eBuild Real Pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003eUse your DAW, MIDI, and plug-ins as tools, not obstacles. Turn 8-bar loops into full arrangements with intros, builds, releases, and endings that actually feel like something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-outcome\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-outcome__num\"\u003ePillar 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eFinish Real Tracks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003eGain staging, mix checks, basic EQ + compression, a simple mastering pass, and an organized export workflow so your finished pieces stack up as evidence of progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-ii-problem\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eIf every time you open your DAW you think…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n   \u003carticle class=\"bmc-ii-problem__panel\"\u003e\n     \u003cul class=\"bmc-ii-problem__quotes\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e“This sounds basic. It’s not original enough.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e“I kind of know theory, but not enough to compose what I hear in my head.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e“My mixes sound dull, muddy, or ‘MIDI’ — not like the tracks I love.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e“I have 100 half-finished ideas and 0 songs I’m proud to show anyone.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n     \u003cp class=\"bmc-ii-problem__summary\"\u003e…then Instrumental Inspiration was built for you. This course gives you a repeatable system for turning rough sketches into finished, emotional instrumentals, using the DAW and tools you already have, without getting overwhelmed by gear, plug-ins, or perfectionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-audience-standard\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eYou’ll see yourself in at least one of these\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-audience-standard__grid\"\u003e\n\n    \u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eNever finished a track before\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003eYou’ve dabbled, watched a ton of YouTube, maybe composed a few 8-bar loops. But you’ve never finished a full track you’re proud of, you’re not confident with theory or structure, and every time you try, you get stuck in the ideas phase and quit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n    \u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eYou’ve finished tracks, but they’re not there yet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003eYou’ve put music on YouTube or SoundCloud, but it doesn’t sound polished or “legit.” You don’t know how to create emotion on purpose, and you’re not sure what to focus on next: theory, sound design, mixing, or arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n    \u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eYou used to make music. Then life happened\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003eYou’ve composed before, maybe for games or videos, but you lost momentum and haven’t shipped anything in months or years. You don’t know how to bridge what you already know into game-style or modern production. You’re tired of feeling like you’re wasting your love for music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cp class=\"bmc-audience-standard__note\"\u003eIf you want to be known for a unique sound, have people say “Wow, I didn’t know you could do that,” and eventually hear your track in a game, video, or on your own channel, Instrumental Inspiration is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Promise\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eBy the end of Instrumental Inspiration, you will\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n   \u003col class=\"bmc-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a rough idea from your DAW and turn it into a complete, emotionally clear instrumental, not just an 8-bar loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow exactly what to do next at each stage: idea to structure to instrumentation to emotion to polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse your DAW, plug-ins, and MIDI as tools, not obstacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a personal “instrument study” library so you can create in any style you love without copying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave indisputable proof of progress: finished pieces you enjoy listening to and showing off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStack these studies into complete arrangements that sound like “you,” not a preset pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Core Mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eThe Instrument Study System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n   \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eMost producers binge tutorials and then stare at a blank DAW. This course flips that. Instead of guessing, you’ll steal the rules behind music you love and apply them to your own tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n   \u003col class=\"bmc-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003ePick a style + instrument role.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-dance guitar. Hybrid strings for tension. Ambient piano. Whatever moves you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003eBreak it down using guided questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat’s the role: lead, support, or rhythm?\u003cbr\u003eHow does it create emotion: rhythm, harmony, register, articulation?\u003cbr\u003eHow does it interact with the other instruments?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003eRebuild it in your DAW.\u003c\/strong\u003e You recreate the principles with MIDI or audio, not the exact melody. You immediately apply it to your own idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003eCombine studies into original pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stack the studies into complete arrangements that sound like you, not a preset pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eCurriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eWhat you get inside Instrumental Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n   \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eSix modules with real project files. Logic Pro is the screen-share, but every principle works in any modern DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\" style=\"max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-grid-3\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eModule 01 · Foundation\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eDAW \u0026amp; Audio Fundamentals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cul class=\"bmc-source-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTrack strips, faders, peak vs RMS vs LUFS (so you stop flying blind on loudness).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eClick tracks, grids, and looping, how to use them without getting “robotic.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePanning, stereo width, routing, buses, sends. Practical, not nerd flex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eModule 02 · Loudness\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eVolume, Clarity \u0026amp; Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cul class=\"bmc-source-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePeak meters vs average meters, headroom, and gain staging (no more random clipping).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWhy we automate gain instead of volume faders, and how to do it cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSimple mix checks across headphones, speakers, phone, car. With checklists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eModule 03 · MIDI\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eMIDI \u0026amp; Plugin Instruments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cul class=\"bmc-source-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMIDI basics: note on\/off, velocity, timing, and humanizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSynths vs samplers vs virtual instruments vs drum machines (when and why to use each).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuild a complete track using only free or stock plug-ins. No $500 bundle required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eModule 04 · The Heart\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eInstrument Studies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cul class=\"bmc-source-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSlow-dance guitar: turning a “basic” progression into a moving part with melodic doubles and rhythmic support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePiano, bass, pads, and more, how each role supports the emotion you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTurning these studies into your own original patterns and arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eModule 05 · Arrangement\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eEmotion \u0026amp; Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cul class=\"bmc-source-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGoing from loop to full song: intros, builds, releases, and endings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHow to make your track feel like something: tension \u0026amp; release, density, register, contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eKeeping it simple: how few elements you actually need for a powerful instrumental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eModule 06 · Polish\u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eFinish \u0026amp; Ship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cul class=\"bmc-source-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFinal balance, basic EQ and compression moves that actually matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSimple mastering pass so your track doesn’t sound tiny next to reference songs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eExporting, organizing, and building your “finished work” folder so you see your progress stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eIs Instrumental Inspiration right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit__col\"\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eThis is for you if…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou have a DAW and ideas, but no finished songs to show for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou can already write a few bars of music and you want it to add up to something complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou want a single coherent path, not 100 disconnected free-tutorial hacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou want to stop hoarding ideas and start releasing finished, emotional instrumentals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou want to make music that’s recognizably yours, not preset-pack templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit__col bmc-fit__col--no\"\u003e\n     \u003ch3\u003eThis is not for you if…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n     \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou haven’t picked a DAW or any instrument yet, start with a Quick Start course first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou want a get-rich-quick course or a viral-hits formula. This is craft, not gimmicks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou’re not willing to do the studies. The Instrument Study System works because you do the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYou want a button that finishes your music for you. There isn’t one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n \n \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-how-works-standard\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003ch2\u003eHow the application works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n   \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eYou’ll see an “Apply Now” button instead of “Buy Now” for one reason: we want people inside who are serious about finishing music, not just hoarding another course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__grid\"\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003eStep 01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClick Apply Now.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakes you to a short application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003eStep 02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAnswer a few questions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour current level, your goals, and what you actually want to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003eStep 03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGet on a call.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll talk live to see if this is actually a fit, both ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cp class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__note\"\u003eIf it’s a fit, you’ll be accepted and onboarded. If it’s not, we’ll point you to a better starting place so you don’t waste time or money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-track--full-curriculum\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFull Curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWant to see every lesson in Instrumental Inspiration?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpand to see the full curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer__body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-list\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eMelody Machine Level 1: Instrumental\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI1 Instrumental Melody Intro\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI2 Melody Strucutre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI3 Motifs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI4 Motifs 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI5 Subphrase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI6 Phrases\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI7 Melody Shapes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI8 Describe Melodies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI9 Melody Movement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI10 Melody Tension + Resolution: Scale Degrees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI11 Melody Cadence: Chord Tones\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMI12 Chord Tones 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 1 Chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e2 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssignment: Create 30, 8 measure sketches and post in the community for review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssignment: Complete First Release Composition MELODY ONLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eDAW Fundamentals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII0 Meters and Sound Management\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII1 Loudness Reality vs. DAW.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII2 Peak Meters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII3 Average Volume Meters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII4 Critical Voume Keys\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII5 The Grid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII6 Piano Roll\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions before you apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI’ve never finished a full track. Is this too advanced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eThis is exactly who it’s for. We start from “I have a DAW and ideas, but no finished songs” and walk you through the whole pipeline: idea to study to arrangement to finished instrumental. You’ll be uncomfortable at times, that’s where the growth is, but you won’t be lost.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI already know some theory \/ basic production. Will I still get value?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eYes, if your problem is output and quality, not information. If you’ve watched a lot of tutorials, finished a few tracks, but they sound basic or inconsistent, this will give you the system and repetition you’re missing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a specific DAW or expensive plug-ins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eNo. You can do the entire course with: \tAny modern DAW (Logic, FL, Ableton, Reaper, Studio One, BandLab, etc.). \tStock\/free plug-ins and at most a basic MIDI keyboard (or even just your laptop keyboard, I show that workflow). Paid plug-ins are optional “nice to haves,” not required.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this only for game music?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eNo. We use a lot of examples that could work in games because they’re melodic, emotional, and atmospheric. But the instrument study framework works for lo-fi, cinematic, pop, ambient, you name it. If you want to move people with instrumental music, it applies.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to complete Instrumental Inspiration?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eInstrumental Inspiration is self-paced. The core video lessons are about 12 hours 51 minutes total. Calendar time depends on how many focused hours you put in each week; at about 3 hours per week, plan on about 5 weeks for the video lessons, plus extra time to do the exercises and apply the material.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I’m afraid my music will never be “good enough”?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eWelcome to the club. The way out is not more thinking; it’s more finished work. This course is built to stack small, objective wins, finished ideas, finished sections, finished tracks, so your confidence becomes evidence-based, not fantasy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy should I trust this course instead of more free tutorials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eFree tutorials are random. Instrumental Inspiration is one coherent path: \tClear outcome: finish original, emotional instrumentals. \tSingle mechanism: the Instrument Study System. \tEnd-to-end pipeline: DAW basics to studies to arrangement to mix to export. Instead of 100 disconnected hacks, you get one integrated process. That’s how you increase results without increasing effort.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens after I apply?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eYou answer a few quick questions so we understand where you are starting from. If it looks like a fit, you will have an application phone call with the team to talk through the program, answer questions, and confirm the next step. If you are accepted, you get access; if not, we point you toward what to do before coming back.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a guarantee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, our guarantees are for the programs, not each individual course by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in QuesTone, you’re covered by our 10‑in‑365 guarantee: follow the plan and complete the required work, and if you don’t release 10 professional‑quality pieces in 365 days, we refund your program tuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in Gamer Music Creator Guild, you’re covered by our Guild guarantee: show up, do the work, and we’ll get you to 10–20 released tracks in 120 days – or we keep working with you for free until you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is one part of those systems. When you apply, we’ll tell you which program you’d be in and which guarantee would apply to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--related\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeep going in Composition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eUse these internal links to move through the Best Music Coach course path and find the next course that supports this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-related__grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"\/products\/inspiration-to-notation-course\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 02 · Tier 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration to Notation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"\/products\/counterpoint-conquest-course\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 02 · Tier 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounterpoint Conquest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"\/products\/orchestration-odyssey-course\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 02 · Tier 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchestration Odyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/courses\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Course Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Best Music Coach Courses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Music Coach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--instructor\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-instructor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-instructor__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eGrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMake Music with Dan Spencer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Spencer coaches Instrumental Inspiration from the practical composer and music-mentor perspective: learn the idea, try it in music, finish the assignment, and know the next move when you sit down to compose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-grid bmc-coach-grid--single\"\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bmc-coach-card bmc-coach-card--dan\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-card__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/booksstg.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dan@2x.png\" alt=\"Dan Spencer, Music Mentor Dan\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-card__body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Spencer is Music Mentor Dan: a composer, OST creator, and coach who teaches the practical path from idea (or no ideas!) to finished music you can actually ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-coach-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/gamer-music-mentor-dan\/\"\u003eMeet Dan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-band\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReady to take the next step?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/gamer-call\/?htrafficsource=website\u0026amp;el=instrumental-inspiration\"\u003eApply Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best Music Coach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46448605069462,"sku":"LD-12934","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/8902\/6454\/files\/Instrumental-Inspiration.png?v=1783638871"},{"product_id":"mixing-mastering-magic-course","title":"Mixing Mastering Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bmc\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-course-hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__tier\"\u003eTier 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__course-name\"\u003eMixing Mastering Magic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eTrack 03 – Production \u0026amp; Mixing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMixing \u0026amp; Mastering Magic\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-course-hero__sub\"\u003eMake Your Game Music Sound Like It Belongs In A Real Game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__cats\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eOnline Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eSelf-Paced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eClient Access\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-buy\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Course purchase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-actions\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/46448605134998:1\" class=\"btn-join button button-primary button-large wp-element-button\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cbn-price\"\u003e$300.00 · one-time payment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mixing-Mastering-Magic.png\" alt=\"Mixing Mastering Magic course cover\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-stats\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stats__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e03\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMode\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-ii-problem\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eYour ideas are good. The playback is the problem.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eWhen you hit play, the music should feel emotional, polished, and game-ready, not flat, basic, or embarrassing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"bmc-ii-problem__panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"bmc-ii-problem__quotes\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eYou try to compose and everything comes out sounding generic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eYou struggle with music theory, EQ, compression, and polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eYou get stuck with half-finished ideas that never turn into real tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eYou cannot get your music to hit emotionally the way game soundtracks do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eYou feel lost about what tools to use and what to do next in your DAW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-ii-problem__summary\"\u003eWhether you never finished a full track you are proud of, you dabble and cannot get consistency, or you used to make music and lost momentum, Mixing \u0026amp; Mastering Magic is the step that turns “cool ideas” into release-ready, emotional game music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this course helps you do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eThis is a track-finishing system that makes you feel indisputable progress every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish a polished flagship track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one of your own pieces from rough idea to polished, streaming-ready master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow what to do next\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnow exactly what to do first, second, and third when you open your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake emotional mix decisions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake mix decisions that increase emotion instead of killing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRemove the MIDI sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet rid of the “MIDI and amateur” sound and move toward a unique, recognizable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 05\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShip finished tracks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish music for your own game, other people’s games, or your YouTube channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eOutcome 06\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild proof of progress\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave with a finished, portfolio-worthy track you are proud to show people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eCurriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe path inside Mixing \u0026amp; Mastering Magic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eA focused breakdown of the core modules that turn a rough idea into a finished game-music track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-list bmc-list--modules\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Clarity Mix Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-module-desc\"\u003eTranslate the feeling in your head into clear mix goals. Balancing, gain staging, and simple theory you actually use so your track stops sounding like random sounds stacked together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Game Composer Mix Workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-module-desc\"\u003eSession setup, EQ, compression, saturation, reverb, delay, automation, and panning so every instrument has a clear place and job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastering For Games And Streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-module-desc\"\u003eLoudness, LUFS, tonal balance, stereo width, mono checks, and loops that sound good for long play sessions without fatiguing the player.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Your Flagship Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-module-desc\"\u003ePick one main piece and follow a repeatable checklist from rough mix, to first master, to final release-ready version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThis is not a generic mixing course.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eMost mixing courses are built for generic pop or EDM. This one is built for gamers who want to compose music that makes people lean forward and say “wait, you made this?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit__col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou are building the skill that lets you…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe known for an original sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your name on a real game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspire younger people in your life by actually finishing what you started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake money with a skill that belongs to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit__col bmc-fit__col--no\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is not for you if…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want generic pop or EDM mixing with no game-music context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want plugin shopping instead of finishing real music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not willing to pick one track and work it all the way through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eHow To Get In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApply, talk it through, then finish the track.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eStep 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApply now\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer a few quick questions about your current level, your DAW, and your goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eStep 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHave an application phone call\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it looks like a fit, you will talk with the team, ask questions, and confirm the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003eStep 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGet access and follow the path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are accepted, you get the next steps to enroll and start working through the track-finishing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-track--full-curriculum\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFull Curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWant to see every lesson in Mixing Mastering Magic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpand to see the full curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer__body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMixing and Mastering Magic Intro\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eMixing Fundamentals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eII60 Import for Mixing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e1 Topic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eImport for Mixing in FL Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII61 Should I Mix My Music\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII62 Demoitis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII63 Mixing Tips 101\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII64 Mix Study\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII65 Export for Mastering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eHow to Find, Hire, and Talk To Mixing Engineers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eMixing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMM1 What Are We Aiming For?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMM2 The Magic Middle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMM3 The Key To Mixing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMMM4 Weak Bass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMMM 5 Space Solved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e1 Topic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eReverb and Delay Logic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eBonus: Video Game Music Mixing Panning Workflow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMixing Checklist Intro\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMixing Checklist\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eMixing Mindset\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eMastering Fundamentals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII66 Import for Mastering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII67 Mastering With Machine Learning\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-lesson--flat\"\u003eII68 Mastering Study\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions before you apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho is this for exactly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eAspiring game music composers who either have never finished a track, have a hard drive full of unfinished ideas, or used to make music and want to restart with real structure and support.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to be good at music theory first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eNo. We cover only the minimum theory you need to make good mixing and mastering decisions. If you can load instruments in a DAW and roughly follow a chord progression, you are fine.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat DAW do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eAny modern DAW works: FL Studio, Logic, Reaper, Ableton, Cubase, etc. The principles are DAW agnostic. We show examples so you can translate to your setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need expensive plugins or gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eNo. The whole point is to show you how to get pro results with a normal computer, stock or affordable plugins, and decent headphones or speakers. Fancy gear is optional, not required.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to complete Mixing Mastering Magic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eMixing Mastering Magic is self-paced. The core video lessons are about 6 hours 28 minutes total. Calendar time depends on how many focused hours you put in each week; at about 3 hours per week, plan on about 3 weeks for the video lessons, plus extra time to do the exercises and apply the material.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this only for video game music?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eThe examples and focus are game music, but the skills transfer to any style you want to produce. If you want your tracks to sound emotional and professional, this will help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I am a total beginner who never finished a song?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003ePerfect. We give you a simple path to take one idea, keep it small and manageable, and walk it all the way to a finished master so you finally have proof that you can do this.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I already have tracks on YouTube or SoundCloud?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eThen you will use the course to upgrade your sound and consistency so your next releases feel like a clear level up in quality, not just “more of the same.”\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I get feedback on my work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eInside the course we show you exactly how to self diagnose using our checklists and reference tracks. Depending on your enrollment path, you may also have access to community or coaching feedback threads.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do I have access to the material?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eWhen you apply and if you are accepted, you will get lifetime access to the course, so you can come back, review, and use the lessons whenever you need them.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a guarantee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, our guarantees are for the programs, not each individual course by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in QuesTone, you’re covered by our 10‑in‑365 guarantee: follow the plan and complete the required work, and if you don’t release 10 professional‑quality pieces in 365 days, we refund your program tuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in Gamer Music Creator Guild, you’re covered by our Guild guarantee: show up, do the work, and we’ll get you to 10–20 released tracks in 120 days – or we keep working with you for free until you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is one part of those systems. When you apply, we’ll tell you which program you’d be in and which guarantee would apply to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--related\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeep going in Production \u0026amp; Mixing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eUse these internal links to move through the Best Music Coach course path and find the next course that supports this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-related__grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/courses\/fl-studio\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 03 · Tier 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFL Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Mixing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bmc-related__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/courses\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Course Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Best Music Coach Courses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Music Coach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--instructor\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-instructor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-instructor__copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eGrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMake Music with Dan Spencer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Spencer coaches Mixing Mastering Magic from the practical composer and music-mentor perspective: learn the idea, try it in music, finish the assignment, and know the next move when you sit down to compose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-grid bmc-coach-grid--single\"\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bmc-coach-card bmc-coach-card--dan\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-card__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/booksstg.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dan@2x.png\" alt=\"Dan Spencer, Music Mentor Dan\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-coach-card__body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Spencer is Music Mentor Dan: a composer, OST creator, and coach who teaches the practical path from idea (or no ideas!) to finished music you can actually ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-coach-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/gamer-music-mentor-dan\/\"\u003eMeet Dan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-band\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReady to take the next step?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bmc-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/gamer-call\/?htrafficsource=website\u0026amp;el=mixing-mastering-magic\"\u003eApply Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best Music Coach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46448605134998,"sku":"LD-13780","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/8902\/6454\/files\/Mixing-Mastering-Magic.png?v=1783638873"},{"product_id":"orchestration-odyssey-course","title":"Orchestration Odyssey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bmc\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-course-hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__tier\"\u003eTier 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__course-name\"\u003eOrchestration Odyssey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eTrack 02 – Composition \u0026amp; Music Creation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCompose Orchestrations That Make Gamers Say “Wait, YOU wrote that?”\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bmc-course-hero__sub\"\u003eOrchestration Odyssey is for gamers and aspiring video game composers who hear epic music in their head, but right now their tracks feel basic, MIDI, and half finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__cats\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eOnline Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eSelf-Paced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-course-hero__cat\"\u003eClient Access\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-buy\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Course purchase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cbn-actions\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/46448605364374:1\" class=\"btn-join button button-primary button-large wp-element-button\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cbn-price\"\u003e$300.00 · one-time payment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-course-hero__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestmusiccoach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Orchestration-Odyssey.png\" alt=\"Orchestration Odyssey course cover\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-stats\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stats__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMode\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-ii-problem\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eThis is for you if…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003carticle class=\"bmc-ii-problem__panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bmc-ii-problem__quotes\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStruggle with music theory, so you copy chords from YouTube and hope it sounds “orchestral.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGet stuck in the ideas phase. You have riffs, loops, and 8 bars, but almost no finished, polished pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFeel lost in mixing and polishing. Everything turns to mush when you add more instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNot really understand how to create emotion, you just throw in strings and hope it feels epic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFeel overwhelmed by VSTs and tools, unsure what to actually use to get a legit sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eYou sit down to compose and your ideas feel flat and “basic.” You keep thinking “real composers just know this stuff,” and you are constantly second guessing every note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"bmc-ii-problem__summary\"\u003eOrchestration Odyssey solves that by giving you the orchestral language and framework to turn ideas into finished game music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-audience-standard\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eWhere you are now\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eOr you are in one of these three spots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eEven if you would never use these labels, Orchestration Odyssey was built for this exact kind of composer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-audience-standard__grid\"\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou want proof you can compose.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have never finished a full track you are proud of, or have never composed at all. You love game music and you have a day job, but no proof you can actually compose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYour orchestral sound is not consistent yet.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have finished tracks, maybe posted on YouTube or SoundCloud, but your work feels “MIDI and messy” compared to the music in your head. You cannot get to polished orchestral sound reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-audience-standard__card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou are nervous you missed your shot.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou composed music before, then life happened. You lost momentum, the tools changed, AI exploded, and now you are nervous you missed your shot. If that is you, Orchestration Odyssey was built for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat is Orchestration Odyssey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eOrchestration Odyssey is a focused course that does two things for you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003col class=\"bmc-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003eTeaches you to speak “orchestra” so AAA breakdowns finally make sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will understand what real game and film composers are talking about when they discuss strings, winds, brass, percussion, voicings, and textures, so you can study any score and actually learn from it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003eShows you how to turn sketches into full orchestral textures inside your DAW.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will learn to use VSTs as a creative playground, not a prison. You will not be limited by what a single human player could do. You will compose powerful textures that still feel musical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ol\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eYou will learn\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eThe orchestration system inside the course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\" style=\"max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-grid-3\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003e01 · Orchestra\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe orchestra in modern game music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four main sections of the orchestra and how they really sound in modern game music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003e02 · Layers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForeground, middleground, background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeground, middleground, background, so your mix has depth instead of chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003e03 · Roles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstrument roles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core “roles” any instrument can play, like primary melody, counter melody, punctuation, sustained and figured harmonic support, rhythmic support, and special effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003e04 · Framework\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat then How\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe What then How framework, first you sketch the composition, then you orchestrate, so you stop getting lost tweaking instruments before the music actually works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card__num\"\u003e05 · Polish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEar candy final pass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to do an “ear candy” pass that turns an eight out of ten idea into a ten out of ten track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-card\" style=\"max-width: 1040px; margin: 1.25rem auto 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYou will also see real AAA level examples broken down on screen, and translate them straight into your own DAW sessions, so this is not theory for theory’s sake, it is composing music that sounds like the games you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eOutcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eYou want orchestral game music that feels real.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eYou want undeniable proof that you can do this, not more half finished sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit__col\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eWhat you want\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBe known for an original sound, not just “generic epic strings.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGive people the same emotions you feel when you listen to your favorite game soundtracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHave one of your tracks in a game, with your name in the credits, and people saying “I did not know you could do that.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eRelease tracks on your own YouTube or Spotify, and have them hold up against the games you love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBuild a life where composing is a real, money making skill, not a guilty secret on your hard drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCreate music that makes players lean forward in their chair and say “ooooh.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-fit__col\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eWhat you build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHave multiple short orchestral cues or one larger piece fully orchestrated, not just piano sketches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eKnow how to take a melody from start to finish before you touch orchestration, so you never “skip leg day” again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBe able to listen to game scores and instantly hear foreground, middleground, background and the roles each section is playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHave a repeatable checklist for going from melody, to sketch, to full orchestration, to ear candy final pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFeel confident opening your DAW, picking instruments, and building textures that create real emotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-how-works-standard\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eYour Path\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHow Orchestration Odyssey fits your journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-track__lede\"\u003eOrchestration Odyssey is the bridge between “I can compose a loop” and “I can build a full scene.” It slots into your path like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__grid\"\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__text\"\u003eYou have ideas and basic composing ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__text\"\u003eOrchestration Odyssey gives you the orchestral language and framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n        \u003carticle class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__step\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__label\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__text\"\u003eOur broader Video Game Music systems help you ship tracks, build a portfolio, and land gigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"bmc-how-works-standard__note\"\u003eIf you want game music to be more than a hobby, this course is the orchestration piece you have been missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule bmc-track--full-curriculum\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFull Curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWant to see every lesson in Orchestration Odyssey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpand to see the full curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-curriculum-drawer__body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-cur-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to Orchestration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e2 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVST Sets You Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eString Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Section Roundup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e3 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowing Notation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolin Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e4 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass (Upright Bass\/Contrabass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchestral Strings Techniques and Articulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e26 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCol Lengo Battuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCol Lengo Tratto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble, Triple Stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDétaché\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlissando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonics (Natural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonics (Artificial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarcato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizzicato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizzicato (Left Hand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizzicato (Snap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortamento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRicochet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScordatura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiccato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaccato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaccato (Slurred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSul Ponticello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSul Tasto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchestral Strings Extended Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e10 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Side Of The Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizzicato (Above Nut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonics (Double Harmonics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonics (Subharmonics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiphonics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eWoodwinds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodwinds Section Roundup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e3 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodwind Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Reed or Not Two Reed, That Is The Question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransposing Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBassoon Family (High to Low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e2 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrabasoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarinet Family (High to Low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e6 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEb Clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBb Clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEb Alto Clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF Basset Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBb Bass Clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBb Contrabass Clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlute Family (High to Low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e4 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiccolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlute (Alto Flute)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlute (Bass Flute)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOboe Family (High to Low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e5 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOboe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOboe d’Amore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Oboe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHecklephone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaxophone Family (High to Low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e5 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoprano Sax (Bb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlto Sax (Eb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenor Sax (Bb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaritone Sax (Eb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Sax (Bb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodwinds Techniques and Articulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e9 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlissando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonguing (Double Tonguing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonguing (Flutter Tongue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonguing (Slap Tonguing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonguing (Soft Tonguing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaccato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodwinds Extended Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e7 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular Breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrotones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Clicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTongue Ram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrills (Timbral Trills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhistle Tones (Altissimo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"bmc-cur-section\"\u003eBrass Instruments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass Section Roundup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e5 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Harmonic Series 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Harmonic Series 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Harmonic Series 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonic Series on Trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvertones: Timbre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorn Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e2 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrumpet Family (High to Low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e5 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiccolo Trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBb Trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBb Coronet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBb Flugelhorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrombine Family (High to Low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e4 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlto Trombone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrombone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenor Trombone with F Attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Trombone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuba Family (High to Low)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e4 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuphonium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF Tuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC vs. Bb Tuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOphicleide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass Mutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e8 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucket Mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCup Mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmon\/Wa-Wa Mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlunger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolotone Mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhispa Mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"bmc-cur-lesson\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass Section: Techniques and Articulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmc-cur-lesson__meta\"\u003e7 Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul class=\"bmc-cur-topics\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlissando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForte-Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonguing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonguing (Double Tonguing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonguing (Triple Tonguing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonguing (Flutter Tonguing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bmc-track bmc-track--rule\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-track__head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h-eyebrow\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions before you apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmc__container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat skill level do I need before I join?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eIf you can open a DAW, load a few instruments, and roughly follow a melody, you are ready. We built this for beginners and mid level composers who feel their work is “basic” or “too MIDI,” not for conservatory graduates.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to read sheet music or traditional scores?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eReading helps, but it is not required. We will show scores when useful, and also show everything inside a DAW so you can see and hear what is happening.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this only for orchestras with live players?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eNo. The course is designed primarily for virtual orchestration with VSTs and software instruments. If a real orchestra ever plays your music later, that is a bonus, not a requirement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need expensive libraries or hardware?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eYou do not. We will show you how to get great results with reasonable tools and a laptop. Better libraries help, but they are not a prerequisite to learning orchestration.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this focused on “classical” music or game music?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eThe focus is game and media music. We might reference classical scores, but always in the context of making modern, emotional, game ready tracks.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from just watching free YouTube videos?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eRandom tutorials give you disconnected tricks. Orchestration Odyssey gives you a complete system, from melody to full orchestration, plus clear roles and layers so you understand why something works, not just where to click next.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to complete Orchestration Odyssey?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eOrchestration Odyssey is self-paced. The core video lessons are about 2 hours 19 minutes total. Calendar time depends on how many focused hours you put in each week; at about 3 hours per week, plan on under a week for the video lessons, plus extra time to do the exercises and apply the material.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this help if I have never finished a track before?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eYes, especially if you are in the “Zero to One” group. We start with complete melodies and sketches before adding complexity, so you finally get all the way from idea to finished orchestration.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I already compose, but my tracks sound muddy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eThen you are likely in the “Mid Level, No Consistency” group. The foreground, middleground, background framework and the orchestration roles will clean up your textures and give each instrument a clear job.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I used to compose and fell off?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003eIf you are “Stalled Out,” this course gives you structure, assignments, and a clear path back in. You will not be wondering “what do I practice” anymore, you will know exactly what to do next.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a guarantee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bmc-faq__answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, our guarantees are for the programs, not each individual course by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in QuesTone, you’re covered by our 10‑in‑365 guarantee: follow the plan and complete the required work, and if you don’t release 10 professional‑quality pieces in 365 days, we refund your program tuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in Gamer Music Creator Guild, you’re covered by our Guild guarantee: show up, do the work, and we’ll get you to 10–20 released tracks in 120 days – or we keep working with you for free until you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is one part of those systems. 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