{"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. 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\/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=\"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 Orchestration Odyssey 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=orchestration-odyssey\"\u003eApply Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best Music Coach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46448605364374,"sku":"LD-13277","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/8902\/6454\/files\/Orchestration-Odyssey.png?v=1783638877","url":"https:\/\/shop.bestmusiccoach.com\/products\/orchestration-odyssey-course","provider":"Best Music Coach Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}