Musical Composition for Beginners
A course by Samuel LizarraldeMusic producer and composer
A course by Samuel Lizarralde, Music producer and composer
Transform your ideas into masterpieces with this musical composition course. Learn the fundamentals of harmony, rhythm, melody, and recording processes.
Discover the art of composing music from the heart, exploring your creativity and connecting with your emotions. Learn to convey your musical ideas to the world using tools like Ableton Live and a variety of music libraries. This course guides you through the process of bringing your feelings into songs, focusing on the creative experience rather than technical theory. Music becomes a medium to communicate with yourself and others, allowing each note to tell a unique story.
Through the journey, you will develop practical skills that will allow you to enjoy every step of the creative process. It is not just about learning music theory, but about understanding how to find inspiration and channel it into authentic compositions. Over time, each session will become an opportunity to grow and discover new sonic possibilities. Allow yourself to feel, explore and enjoy the journey, as you discover the magic that music has to offer.
What will you learn in this online course?
29 lessons & 44 downloads
Basic concepts of music editing and production
16 minutes, 28 seconds
Sound design 1
21 minutes, 32 seconds
Arrangements and structure
15 minutes, 56 seconds
Mastering 1
17 minutes, 11 seconds
What to do with the finished work 2
14 minutes, 27 seconds
To learn more: Music industry ecosystem
16 minutes, 7 seconds
What's included in this course?
Discover how to bring your musical ideas to life from an authentic and personal perspective. You will learn to connect with your inner inspiration to transform emotions into real compositions. You will understand the basics of music, allowing creativity to flow effortlessly and allowing you to enjoy the creative process. You will delve deeper into the practice of connecting your feelings with the notes, giving your compositions a unique and sincere touch.
Explore techniques with tools like Ableton Live and various music libraries that will be your allies to capture your ideas. You will immerse yourself in a practical approach that will teach you to create your own method to overcome the fear of the blank canvas. By the end, you will be able to compose music from the heart, communicating your emotions in a genuine way and creating pieces that resonate with listeners.
What is this course's project?
Students will create musical compositions from scratch, exploring production and composition techniques. They will learn to connect with their inspiration, translate musical ideas into songs, and finalize pieces using tools such as Ableton Live and various music libraries.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for beginners with a passion for music who want to explore musical composition. Ideal for those interested in learning to express emotions through sound, discover creative techniques and transform musical ideas into authentic and moving compositions.
Requirements and materials
No in-depth knowledge is required, but a curiosity about music and a willingness to explore are essential. You'll need Ableton Live installed, headphones or speakers, and a stable internet connection.
Reviews
- 5 months ago
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- 7 months ago
Clear explanation, nice structure of giving information on a wide concept. I am pleased, thanks to Samuel Lizarralde and Domestika. All the best Nevin
- 8 months ago
Me gusta la forma de explicar teoría musical, muy visual y bien descrito, hasta ahora me encuentro satisfecha con el curso.
- 9 months ago
Por fin alguien que explique teoría musical de forma clara, simple y realmente pensando en el alumno. Creo que cuando alguien es capaz de explicar algo complejo de manera fácil, significa que realmente sabe de lo que está hablando. Toco varios instrumentos pero soy principiante en teoría musical. Ahora necesito realmente aprender y este ha sido el mejor curso para eso. Muchas gracias Samuel.
- 9 months ago
Me gusto mucho, gracias!
Böjo’s career is not only reflected in his collaborations, but also in the recognitions he has received, such as nominations for the Latin Grammys and the India Catalina Awards. His solo project and his participation in the band MOÜGLI have taken his music to international stages, such as the Burning Man festival. Samuel finds inspiration in everyday life and the ephemeral beauty of the universe, which fuels his creativity and allows him to convey deep emotions through his compositions. His approach is centered on enjoying the creative process, cultivating dedication and love for music in every note.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Creative tools
- What does it mean to be an artist?
- The notes
- The scales
- Chords and melody
- The rhythm
- U3
Composing in the digital age
- The modern studio
- Basic concepts of music editing and production
- Instrumentation in your sound
- To learn more: Digital Audio Workstation
- U4
Create the work
- Listening to our creativity: recording ideas 1
- Listening to our creativity: recording ideas 2
- Listening to our creativity: recording ideas 3
- Recording your first demo
- Sound design 1
- Sound design 2
- Sound design 3
- Arrangements and structure
- U5
Finish the work
- The mix 1
- The mix 2
- The mix 3
- The mix 4
- Mastering 1
- Mastering 2
- What to do with the finished work 1
- What to do with the finished work 2
- Tips and tricks
- To learn more: Music industry ecosystem
- FP
Final project
- Music composition for beginners
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create songs from scratch, music theory, composition techniques, how to use a DAW, recording, mixing, production, plus strategies to unlock your creativity and develop your artistic identity.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect if you already have basic music or production knowledge and want to dive deeper into composition, theory, arrangements, and creative techniques.
You’ll need a computer, access to a DAW (like Ableton Live), headphones, and optionally a MIDI keyboard and microphone. Basic music knowledge is recommended.
The course includes practical exercises and techniques to help you unlock creativity, find internal inspiration, and maintain a steady creative flow while composing.
Yes, you’ll learn how to compose soundtracks, understand cultural references, and adapt your music for different audiovisual media.
This course combines music theory, up-to-date production techniques, creativity, teamwork, and personal development for a well-rounded musical education.
Yes, you’ll learn how to build major and minor scales, identify intervals, create chords, and harmonic progressions applied to your own compositions.