How To Write Beautiful Piano Music

[@markbrobyn]

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?)

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Mark, Many thanks for the comment and feedback - great to hear that you've found it useful!

[@adamsackfield589]

As someone just starting your journey I would love to see your progress.

[@markbrobyn]

@@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.

[@ashpreet.singh07]

@@markbrobyn its not ability, you will gain it from practice ANYONE can make and play music

[@MKGeemusic]

I agree with you sir mark, he is really a Good teacher..

[@preamble466]

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.5533]

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!!

[@Aquaerials]

Just came across your channel the other day. You do a really great job of breaking down the process of creating music.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much-I hope it proves useful for your own composing!

[@coloaten6682]

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)

[@composingacademy8270]

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!

[@goshostoqnov4753]

try to add open voicing in the progression like counter melody for some of the instruments :) (if u compose orchestral music ofc).

[@roncox4941]

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

[@khajomusic]

This makes me feel like mumbo jumbo is teaching me something about music lol

[@RoboCode123]

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.

[@julianmor9191]

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!

[@Okguy1_Music]

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!

[@chicagobob]

Really great video and tips--thanks

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikezart1]

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!

[@scarabrae]

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]

Many thanks! I really appreciate the comment, I am pleased you have enjoyed it!

[@randywink83]

Yet another great and very clear tutorial from your hand! You really have a talent for creating these kind of step-by-step guides.

[@audiomixexpert3175]

This was really helpful thanks! Really appreciate all the hard work that goes into making these lessons.

[@andrewleebunting]

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]

Thank you for this comment, I really do appreciate positive feedback!

[@HamedTK587]

Your tutorials are great. Thank you very much🙏

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you have found them useful, thank you!

[@roshanpatil3858]

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

[@IHBable]

Great little demonstration. Thanks for sharing.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for watching!

[@-mint-musicofficial182]

These pieces are so beautiful yet so simple

[@YvonnevanBerkel]

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]

Hi Yvonne, thank you for your kind words! Let me know if you have any questions once you get started!

[@sanjaycolaco]

Thanks Simon, for this helpful structural technique. The composed piece also sounds musically good.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment!

[@phosphorusmusick]

Pure Gold. Wow. I'm blown away.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@Creativedarnell]

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.

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you have found it useful, thank you for watching!

[@micwarren21]

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.

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Michael - I hope you find it useful! Thanks for watching!

[@bryce3754]

Your vids are so inspirational. Thank so much

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much!

[@bryce3754]

@@composingacademy8270 no problem

[@maxk4277]

Thank you for existing

[@martijnvanbeek4387]

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!

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you have found it useful, Happy Composing!

[@johnmac8084]

A very well explained guide Simon 👏 thank you

[@composingacademy8270]

Appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@kishkumba22]

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

[@shipinnarts7823]

Love your teaching!! thank you so much

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased, thank you for watching!

[@shinybit]

Thanks you for this tutorial. The piano instrument used sounds great. Would you be able to share what instrument or preset you're using?

[@carminepastore3274]

Hey Simon, You did it again! Great video!!

[@composingacademy8270]

Many thanks for watching!

[@marek-maria-lipski]

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

[@ToniHennig]

Best content i've watched so far....go on....great!

[@taqiymh8064]

Until now you are the best who gives lessons about Music, good Job my Friend

[@composingacademy8270]

Wow, what an amazing comment. Thank you so much!

[@reddbaron82]

Thank you for making these videos. Haven't found any tutorials as clear as yours. Easy to understand and follow along

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much - I'm glad you like them and have found them useful!

[@jimrogers7425]

BRILLIANT!!! Well explained with a wonderful tutorial!!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much!

[@dagjomar]

Absolutely fantastic. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much :)

[@composingacademy8270]

So pleased, thank you for your feedback!

[@jdvindas_music]

This was very helpful! Thank you.

[@juanricardosanchezlopez3275]

Magnificent Simon. All very well explained. Very clear and simple.

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Juan, many thanks for your feedback - I'm glad it proved useful!

[@D4M3K1]

Thank you so much I always wanted the learn and compose music myself you've help me

[@composingacademy8270]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@omarirm]

Tus videos son realmente excelentes! Lo mejor que hay en KZbin. Gracias!!!

[@composingacademy8270]

Oh wow, thank you for the kind words!

[@andreasheierre8915]

Awesome video! Thanx! Perfect format for how to write a little piece!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@andreasheierre8915]

@@composingacademy8270 Would love a similar video on how to compose a little SATB piece a la Eric Whitacre (w sus2, sus4, clusters etc).

[@biojudit1]

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]

You're very welcome. I am so glad you have found it useful. Happy composing!

[@superpapy78]

Hello from France, Just two words about your video and teaching: MERCI and BRAVO. Very clear and inspiring lesson!

[@dimark9173]

Thank you so much for the video! I have a question. 7:43 - you said I could add 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th notes. It's ok, but what about 5th and 6th? Can I use it in this case too?🙂

[@dr.danieldeepak2451]

Just amazing tutorial. Thanks so much

[@composingacademy8270]

Appreciate the comment, I am so pleased you have found it useful!

[@5966ramesh]

Mind blowing video. Very beautifully explained. Thank you Simon. I am sharing your videos with my nephew.

[@composingacademy8270]

That is so nice to hear, thank you! Hope he is enjoying them as well.

[@5966ramesh]

@@composingacademy8270 Thank you so much Simon. He will enjoy surely.

[@WaltMusekamp]

Thank you very much! A great breakdown and very clear explanation.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@MrTeejeehook]

This is an excellent video.One of the easiest tutorials on making great melodic piano music. 10/10

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@worldgrooves2254]

amazing ! Packed with tips !

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

[@patriciaantunes2640]

great video, thank you SO much!!

[@bbenz9750]

Thank you for your videos. I like the format and clear, useful information.

[@viralfans5501]

Please do more of these, Exactly needed this type of video that i was looking for

[@composingacademy8270]

Stay tuned, more are in the pipeline!

[@nidzokoks]

Beautiful!!!!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Absolutely Awesome!

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@nageshkumar7703]

Stunning!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much!

[@konstantin7420]

Very helpful video! Thank you!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@cillhouetted]

Thank you so much!!

[@composingacademy8270]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@gregbrookman]

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]

Hi Greg, thanks for your message - yes more videos coming out very soon!

[@iamfrankbiesta]

Man, your explanations are so helpful and show so much insight. Thanks!

[@composingacademy8270]

I'm glad it was useful - many thanks!

[@sundaramurthyc6955]

Amazing information. Thanks

[@ankurbasavarsu766]

The melody sounds like Arrival of Birds and Transformation!. Great video, thanks. :)

[@paulthemediacreator]

I’m loving this channel, you are a fantastic teacher my friend!

[@ChrisZemdegs]

Thanks so much, exactly what I needed to open up a piece I am developing 🙏

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you found it useful!

[@ExpeditionMusic]

Great video! Thank you!

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad you liked it, thank you for watching!

[@faizalshamthenyctophile]

I’ve been watching videos on this channel over n over…keep posting more sir…

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you - I hope you've found them informative! More to come.....

[@LC-ro9on]

Du fond du cœur, merci infiniment. 🙏❤

[@devildropmusic7687]

Appreciate sir 😊 Very peaceful sound

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for the positive feedback, I really do appreciate it.

[@rickhood]

This was really great! I am going to try this tomorrow.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions when you try the techniques out....

[@guillaumer6259]

Thanks you very much for your vidéo 😉

[@hopanliang]

This is extremely helpful and clear, really great teaching content!! Thank you for doing this ❤

[@composingacademy8270]

I am so pleased you have found it useful, you are welcome, thank you!

[@OutandaboutWalking]

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 ;)

[@composingacademy8270]

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! :-)

[@armandosilvestre4715]

Amazing video, subscribed

[@peacevalleyaudio5496]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@rik-keymusic160]

Man, your absolutely brilliant.i love your music and the video are really really inspirational!! ❤️🙏 Thank you ! :)

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@nagy-one4212]

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.

[@muddycube-theboringytchann9036]

Great stuff!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@lepuitsauxsouhaits]

Brillant !!

[@lasimagenesqueyoveo]

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.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much - my aim is to explain it as simply as I can, so its great to see your feedback 😀

[@lasimagenesqueyoveo]

@@composingacademy8270 By the way, thank you very much for adding the summary in pdf. It is super useful to make the concepts very clear😀

[@composingacademy8270]

@@lasimagenesqueyoveo My pleasure - I'm glad it proved useful!

[@detlefkrystofiak3838]

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!

[@clairecooper1754]

Inspiring video and piece of music. Thank you. I wish I had found your channel before the paid-for course I have.

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Claire, thanks so much for watching - I'm glad you found it useful!

[@BrianHagertyLawyer]

Terrific! Keep it up!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks, will do!

[@gabrieldielle7550]

Awesome video and nice explanation. Awesome piece, I almost cried with it, it's really beautiful.

[@SinGLe_MatE]

Great! Thx!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@orchestralmockups]

Fantastic channel Simon. Thank you for passing on your knowledge and helpful tips.

[@alxybeats]

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!

[@akarendigital]

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!

[@offpurpl]

thank you for this vid bro

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for watching, I hope it has been useful!

[@yvanroustan4426]

Very great explanation as always ! i wish we could have more videos like this ! Have a nice day, thank you !

[@composingacademy8270]

I've got lots more videos planned, so watch this space! Thank you for watching!

[@yvanroustan4426]

@@composingacademy8270 Great ! thank you

[@seventearsofhope]

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. 🎄

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks for watching - hopefully it will prove useful to you when you're composing your own music. Merry Christmas!

[@Muse_Masa]

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]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@chrisx9801]

Hi, is this chord progression constructed from secondary dominants?

[@Daniel_Epix_Studio_Production]

What is the program music??? I want, I want!!!

[@Frank.Zimmermann]

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! :)

[@composingacademy8270]

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.Zimmermann]

Thank you, I will. Bye for now! :)

[@ayushbisht4515]

which piano vst is used in this video ?

[@ElanZerotwenty]

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

[@loganjacobson891]

Random question, but what program are you using?

[@kabedford]

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?