This is absolutely the best explanation and clearest example of this type of music composition I've seen on KZbin (for me personally having spent over two years trying to teach myself from zero knowledge by watching too many videos). Thank you and please keep making the videos (perhaps one on counter-melody?)
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, Many thanks for the comment and feedback - great to hear that you've found it useful!
@adamsackfield589 Жыл бұрын
As someone just starting your journey I would love to see your progress.
@markbrobyn Жыл бұрын
@@adamsackfield589 My innate musical ability is holding me back, but this KZbin channel is still definitely the best I've come across and I'm looking forward to the course that has been promised. I did find another very good Piano based channel (search for MangoldProject) with composing tips.
@gamerz-yt5804 Жыл бұрын
@@markbrobyn its not ability, you will gain it from practice ANYONE can make and play music
@MKGeemusic10 ай бұрын
I agree with you sir mark, he is really a Good teacher..
@preamble4665 ай бұрын
Kind of like watching Bob Ross create a painting. You keep adding more tress against my initial objection yet it all works out beautifully in the end. Well done sir.
@evang.55332 жыл бұрын
Such simple concepts (or seemingly so given the quality in presentation) that work and translate so well with an amazingly clear explanation. Super helpful, thank you for sharing!!
@RoboCode123 Жыл бұрын
This is the best wriing piano music guide I've seen, thank you so much, I understood pretty much everything I wanted to know. The only thing I wanted to find out which I still could not find is how to switch between keys properly.
@coloaten66822 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video. Building a piece step-by-step this way really makes it seem much more achievable for beginners like me. Really inspirational. Also the music you composed here, I could hear it with added strings etc, so absolutely could take this idea, start off on piano and add other instruments. Thanks a lot Simon, really appreciate this video! (So glad I taught myself music theory, it helped a lot to understand why you used certain scale degrees etc)
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi Col, my aim was to hopefully give a step by step process which people could follow, but then adapt to their own music. Thanks for watching!
@goshostoqnov47539 ай бұрын
try to add open voicing in the progression like counter melody for some of the instruments :) (if u compose orchestral music ofc).
@roncox49415 ай бұрын
Hi Simon Thankyou so much for your videos they are the best most informative lessons on utube. I love your style of teaching, I have learned more in the last few days than I have in months of some of the other programs. Thankyou Ron from the UK
@mikezart17 ай бұрын
What sets your teaching videos apart from other music teaching videos is that you provide written music notation which a tremendous help to learn. Thanks! Deeply appreciative!
@Okguy1_Music8 ай бұрын
Absolutely Amazing, I went from just knowing basic music theory to taking my first steps into composing! I ended up making something I could use in a video project for one of my classes. Many thanks!
@YvonnevanBerkel Жыл бұрын
OMG this is more than I can handle, emotionaly. It is so beautiful to play and such a clear explanation. I can't wait to start. Thank you🙏🏻❤️ Yvonne (from the Netherlands)
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Hi Yvonne, thank you for your kind words! Let me know if you have any questions once you get started!
@ChrisZemdegs4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, exactly what I needed to open up a piece I am developing 🙏
@composingacademy82703 ай бұрын
I am so pleased you found it useful!
@scarabrae Жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece of music - thanks for sharing your thinking and explanation, Simon. I know its relatively simple, yet it just gets me. Love it.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks! I really appreciate the comment, I am pleased you have enjoyed it!
@LC-ro9on10 күн бұрын
Du fond du cœur, merci infiniment. 🙏❤
@Creativedarnell2 ай бұрын
This is by far one of the greatest videos I’ve seen in the internet. Even though that intro had me confused for a second. Thanks dude.
@composingacademy8270Ай бұрын
I am so pleased you have found it useful, thank you for watching!
@audiomixexpert31752 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful thanks! Really appreciate all the hard work that goes into making these lessons.
@D4M3K19 ай бұрын
Thank you so much I always wanted the learn and compose music myself you've help me
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!
@micwarren212 жыл бұрын
Thank you. A great lesson for us not piano players. Will save me a lot of time entering things very slowly when there is a method to do this.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael - I hope you find it useful! Thanks for watching!
@johnmac808410 ай бұрын
A very well explained guide Simon 👏 thank you
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment, thank you!
@roshanpatil38582 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos on internet very clear, with examples, no unnecessary talkings, and best use of voicing and well planned Thanks a lot for this man I'd like to request you to put video regarding two topics 1) Proper distribution of frequencies in orchestration on instrument which are always there 2) Best kontakt vsts you use which can do the job without hunting for new ones Please make these 2 videos I'll be grateful to you
@sanjaycolaco Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon, for this helpful structural technique. The composed piece also sounds musically good.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate the comment!
@biojudit1 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing!! I've played the piano for years but never composed and would like to start composing. Thank you for a great video!! so helpful 👏👏👏
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. I am so glad you have found it useful. Happy composing!
@Aquaerials2 жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel the other day. You do a really great job of breaking down the process of creating music.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much-I hope it proves useful for your own composing!
@julianmor91912 жыл бұрын
Just here at 12:30 at night to say thanks! Plz keep making step by step videos how how to compose a type/genre of music!
@michaeltablet85773 ай бұрын
Absolutely Awesome!
@composingacademy82703 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! Thank you!
@kishkumba228 ай бұрын
Very well structured content, constructively spoken to the point and practically demonstrated the piece to sound extremely nice. I have spent lots of money in tutorials but never thought I can learn from your free tutorials. Speechless and can't find any words to describe your work. Absolutely brilliant. Cheers
@superpapy782 жыл бұрын
Hello from France, Just two words about your video and teaching: MERCI and BRAVO. Very clear and inspiring lesson!
@taqiymh8064 Жыл бұрын
Until now you are the best who gives lessons about Music, good Job my Friend
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what an amazing comment. Thank you so much!
@phosphorusmusick9 ай бұрын
Pure Gold. Wow. I'm blown away.
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
@martijnvanbeek43879 ай бұрын
Simon, this is so well explained and laid-out; at the same time so beautiful that it makes want to start playing immediately. Later I will, tonight!
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
I am so pleased you have found it useful, Happy Composing!
@-mint-musicofficial1822 жыл бұрын
These pieces are so beautiful yet so simple
@cillhouetted9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
@nageshkumar7703 Жыл бұрын
Stunning!
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@omarirm2 жыл бұрын
Tus videos son realmente excelentes! Lo mejor que hay en KZbin. Gracias!!!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, thank you for the kind words!
@reddbaron822 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos. Haven't found any tutorials as clear as yours. Easy to understand and follow along
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - I'm glad you like them and have found them useful!
@shinybit11 ай бұрын
Thanks you for this tutorial. The piano instrument used sounds great. Would you be able to share what instrument or preset you're using?
@ExpeditionMusic11 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@composingacademy827011 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, thank you for watching!
@MrTeejeehook2 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video.One of the easiest tutorials on making great melodic piano music. 10/10
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found it useful!
@worldgrooves2254 Жыл бұрын
amazing ! Packed with tips !
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!
@chicagobob Жыл бұрын
Really great video and tips--thanks
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@faizalshamchannel97792 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching videos on this channel over n over…keep posting more sir…
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I hope you've found them informative! More to come.....
@Myke6352 жыл бұрын
i understand everything
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it made sense and I hope you found it all useful. Thanks for watching!
@marek-maria-lipski Жыл бұрын
Thanks and all the best. Thanks and all the best. Examples in video are very good. For all? no Musicians like pianists, which play well, but technically well can improvise like in jazz, can in 5-20 minutes compose a song. With 4-8 bars music main motive. Immediately transferred to the Midi Editor or to Cubase or Live with Encore. First of all, the chords are not important but music motive. Best with repetition.. Your suggestions are very good and as everyone knows, since J.S.Bach or W.A.Mozart known. Even with Mister Bizet. I am happy for you. In All Your Videos you show ... secrets how to compose about the labels and music companies want remain silent. Why silent? Music is also a product which ones can you sell. Music brings a lot of profits for music companies or music corporations but not for the musicians. Your videos show great Examples for all. Also for artists without contracts with Sony or Universal Music. respect for you. Regards.Marek Maria Lipski
@gregbrookman Жыл бұрын
I’ve just come across your channel and watched a few of your videos. I love the way you explain things and give examples. Hoping to see more content from you in future.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, thanks for your message - yes more videos coming out very soon!
@bryce37542 жыл бұрын
Your vids are so inspirational. Thank so much
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@bryce37542 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 no problem
@WaltMusekamp2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! A great breakdown and very clear explanation.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ankurbasavarsu7662 жыл бұрын
The melody sounds like Arrival of Birds and Transformation!. Great video, thanks. :)
@HamedTK58711 ай бұрын
Your tutorials are great. Thank you very much🙏
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
I am so pleased you have found them useful, thank you!
@IHBable Жыл бұрын
Great little demonstration. Thanks for sharing.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@peacevalleyaudio5496 Жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video. I am a drummer trying to compose but have never been able to pit together complex piano parts. This helped me tremendously. Thank you so very much. Keep putting up videos please. 😀
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am so pleased to hear this, thank you for watching and I will be releasing new videos now more regularly! So stay tuned!
@peacevalleyaudio5496 Жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 Could I make a request for a topic for a video? How about showing how to modulate String sections. The dynamics and how they are used to make the strings sound real.
@viralfans5501 Жыл бұрын
Please do more of these, Exactly needed this type of video that i was looking for
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned, more are in the pipeline!
@nagy-one42122 жыл бұрын
I play and study Music Theroy. Nice work with the videos. Nice to see a serious composer teaching. I am committed to the craft. Keep up the content. Its fast and good. I plan on working with new film makers soon and will not forget your channel.Great educator.THANK YOU.
@armandosilvestre47154 ай бұрын
Amazing video, subscribed
@juanricardosanchezlopez32752 жыл бұрын
Magnificent Simon. All very well explained. Very clear and simple.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi Juan, many thanks for your feedback - I'm glad it proved useful!
@dagjomar Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much :)
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
So pleased, thank you for your feedback!
@BrianHagertyLawyer Жыл бұрын
Terrific! Keep it up!
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@randywink832 жыл бұрын
Yet another great and very clear tutorial from your hand! You really have a talent for creating these kind of step-by-step guides.
@shipinnarts782311 ай бұрын
Love your teaching!! thank you so much
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
I am so pleased, thank you for watching!
@jimrogers74252 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT!!! Well explained with a wonderful tutorial!!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@maxk42772 жыл бұрын
Thank you for existing
@hopanliang Жыл бұрын
This is extremely helpful and clear, really great teaching content!! Thank you for doing this ❤
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
I am so pleased you have found it useful, you are welcome, thank you!
@lasimagenesqueyoveo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and congratulations for such clear explanations that can be applied immediately, that allow me to advance at once months of study and attempts.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - my aim is to explain it as simply as I can, so its great to see your feedback 😀
@lasimagenesqueyoveo2 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 By the way, thank you very much for adding the summary in pdf. It is super useful to make the concepts very clear😀
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
@@lasimagenesqueyoveo My pleasure - I'm glad it proved useful!
@jdvindas_music6 ай бұрын
This was very helpful! Thank you.
@alxybeats2 жыл бұрын
great, thanks! this helped me with my brief, I'm an edm producer but thanks to you I'm currently working on my 4 track ep!
@offpurpl Жыл бұрын
thank you for this vid bro
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, I hope it has been useful!
@carminepastore32742 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon, You did it again! Great video!!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for watching!
@5966ramesh Жыл бұрын
Mind blowing video. Very beautifully explained. Thank you Simon. I am sharing your videos with my nephew.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
That is so nice to hear, thank you! Hope he is enjoying them as well.
@5966ramesh Жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 Thank you so much Simon. He will enjoy surely.
@andrewleebunting Жыл бұрын
Another superb video! I am learning so much from you and I've only watched 3 videos so far! Keep up the excellent work.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comment, I really do appreciate positive feedback!
@paulthemediacreator2 жыл бұрын
I’m loving this channel, you are a fantastic teacher my friend!
@SKDrumming2 жыл бұрын
Amazing ... at some points found out that the piece can produce a discography for a band like savatage if expanded or a complete symphonic compilation ... my question is regarding exotic scales .. and mostly those oriental arabic scales, how can we analyse those and write chord progressions etc etc with those ? it will be a great topic to cover after all :) Thanks for the effort and merry Xmas brother :) Keep the good job flowing :)
@detlefkrystofiak38382 жыл бұрын
Like all your videos, this one is an enrichment for me. From my point of view, you have shown the approach of how a beautiful piano piece can be created in an understandable and comprehensible way. Also, what I have already written in a previous comment, presenting the whole thing in notes at the end is very valuable for me. You should keep this as it is. So thanks again for your work!
@2ncielkrommalzeme210 Жыл бұрын
in 30 secand i hit the like button after i wach tour demo it is easy learning. i have an accordion from my child hood time i couldn t use my left hand for bass becaouse of this i couldnot improve my skils.
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am so pleased you have found it useful, thank you for watching :-)
@ToniHennig2 жыл бұрын
Best content i've watched so far....go on....great!
@iamfrankbiesta2 жыл бұрын
Man, your explanations are so helpful and show so much insight. Thanks!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was useful - many thanks!
@akarendigital2 жыл бұрын
thanks man for breaking these steps! im not a piano player but this will help me a lot making music in DAW. keep making this type of videos man!
@Muse_Masa Жыл бұрын
Beautiful composition! Thanks for all those actionable tips, I particularly like the one on open fifths to make my chords sound a bit more ambiguous. Might just use some of the tips here to write my next song :)
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, thank you for watching!
@andreasheierre89152 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanx! Perfect format for how to write a little piece!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@andreasheierre89152 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 Would love a similar video on how to compose a little SATB piece a la Eric Whitacre (w sus2, sus4, clusters etc).
@thembahopewellmodiba3501 Жыл бұрын
Love it always wanted to play or write like this
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, hopefully the video has helped to give some inspiration!
@Mat_Sedano2 жыл бұрын
Feel like a combination of Inception's Time, and Interstellar theme
@kabedford Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, Simon! Got a lot out of it! Like other commenters here, I've done a fair amount of theory, etc, all of it online, following numerous channels, and using lots of software. Your guides here show me how better to use all of those things to make real music! 😱😀 Meanwhile, what do you think about a video getting into voice leading? I've learned enough to know that getting your chords into smooth inversions makes for good voice leading, and everything sounds awesome that way. What do you think?
@OutandaboutWalking2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! Simon your videos are always top draw! Would love to see how you might go on to flush this out to an orchestral sketch ;)
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I'll see how I get on with turning it into an orchestral sketch - if it goes well, I'll make a video on it! :-)
@gregoirelaurent8991 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your explanation! But could U talk more about notes choice for the arpeggio ? Why 1,2,3,4,7? And not the 5... From where you bring that informations ?
@CloveTheCatHearted Жыл бұрын
1:24 I need to remember that
@clairecooper17542 жыл бұрын
Inspiring video and piece of music. Thank you. I wish I had found your channel before the paid-for course I have.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi Claire, thanks so much for watching - I'm glad you found it useful!
@patriciaantunes26407 ай бұрын
great video, thank you SO much!!
@dr.danieldeepak245111 ай бұрын
Just amazing tutorial. Thanks so much
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment, I am so pleased you have found it useful!
@bbenz97502 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I like the format and clear, useful information.
@gabrieldielle75502 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and nice explanation. Awesome piece, I almost cried with it, it's really beautiful.
@rik-keymusic1602 жыл бұрын
Man, your absolutely brilliant.i love your music and the video are really really inspirational!! ❤️🙏 Thank you ! :)
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rickhood2 жыл бұрын
This was really great! I am going to try this tomorrow.
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions when you try the techniques out....
@yvanroustan44262 жыл бұрын
Very great explanation as always ! i wish we could have more videos like this ! Have a nice day, thank you !
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
I've got lots more videos planned, so watch this space! Thank you for watching!
@yvanroustan44262 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 Great ! thank you
@orchestralmockups2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic channel Simon. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and helpful tips.
@Frank.Zimmermann2 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, Absolutely great! You really have an incredibly good way and a rare gift to convey the respective topics. Following your tutorials is a lot of fun, they are very inspiring and I learn a lot - thank you very much for that! :)
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the support Frank - it meant a lot to read your comments! I'm glad they were useful - let me know if there's any topic you want me to cover in future videos!
@Frank.Zimmermann2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will. Bye for now! :)
@knightofchess6900 Жыл бұрын
An astonishing piano piece and an amazing tutorial. The funny part of this is that I compose piano music too but I never learned some theory. But objectively my song are not really bad, espacially the last one called "Nueva Luz" I upload on my channel Son Of Moon Music. Anyway, that's a lot inspiration for me. Thanks for this!
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Hi, you are welcome, thank you for watching! I will take a listen!
@ElanZerotwenty Жыл бұрын
Hey I just wanted to say before anything that your tutorials are amazing! I wanted to ask how do I count this to get it on time? and also what the bpm of this? its not a 4/4 quarter notes? Thanks
@lasimagenesqueyoveo2 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon. Have you ever thought about doing a string counterpoint tutorial? Surely you would explain it with clear examples, concise as you always do. Greetings 😀
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea actually - thank you, I hadn't thought of that. I'll put it on my list! Merry Christmas!
@lasimagenesqueyoveo2 жыл бұрын
@@composingacademy8270 Happy New Year Simon!. I have made two arrangements from the tutorial, before making a totally new piece, and I would like you to hear to know your opinion. How could I send them to you?😀😀
@Ioan_S2 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon, I absolutely love this piece! I should also make one but I like adding pads and warm strings in the background. I never knew the bonus tip and I must try!
@Ioan_S2 жыл бұрын
and btw you can check my music called Child dreams where I focus on piano, but with your video I must make another one to improve ^^
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching! Yes adding pads are a great, simple way to add depth to piano pieces!
@konstantin74202 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Thank you!
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
@devildropmusic7687 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate sir 😊 Very peaceful sound
@composingacademy8270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the positive feedback, I really do appreciate it.
@seventearsofhope2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video again, lots of ideas in here, which helps a lot to give a track more variation. Thanks and merry christmas to you Simon. 🎄
@composingacademy82702 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - hopefully it will prove useful to you when you're composing your own music. Merry Christmas!
@edsknife9 ай бұрын
I typically write accompaniment last, which does mean mine suffer; but different strokes for different folks, I guess. I do melody first, then the chords. I never write octaves, because I imagine performers or orchestrators would use their intuition to place those. Might help to know I'm not a DAW guy; I just use staff paper or Musescore, at this point.
@composingacademy82709 ай бұрын
There are different ways to write music and I also use paper and piano at times to gain inspiration, I think it is whatever works for you. Thank you for watching!