Video Game Music: The Complete Composer's Guide

Course details

Updated December 27, 2017

*TOP-RATED & BEST-SELLING INSTRUCTOR SINCE 2016*
*OVER 1,900+ STUDENTS ENROLLED IN MY COURSES*

Have you ever dreamed of writing music for a video game?

Now, more than ever, is the BEST time in history to get into the video game industry. The global video game market is a $108 Billion industry! Every day there are hundreds of video games at the fingertips of music composers, but there is one massive obstacle keeping them from landing gigs - they have trouble writing in a particular style or genre and, even if they get past that barrier, they don't have the skillset to implement their music into the video game!

Welcome! My name is Steven Melin and I'm a Best-Selling Instructor on Udemy from my first course Film, TV, & Video Game Music Composition + Production Basics.

My new course Video Game Music: The Complete Composer's Guide is your complete guide to jumping head-first into the video game industry! This course may be the very thing you need to launch your career.

As long as you have a Mac or PC with a DAW, a basic understanding of music composition & audio editing, and a love for video games, you're going to love this course!

I've made arrangements with Udemy that this course will always be on sale because I want you to have access to this information! The idea for this course has been on my mind for a long time and I'm incredibly excited to finally have the opportunity to share my experiences with you. I look forward to seeing you in the course!

Course Overview (condensed):

• 5 Core Sections (Levels): Each Level ends with a Boss Challenge
• Boss Lair Level combines elements from all previous Levels in one Final Challenge
• "You Saved the Princess! Now What?" Section offers practical business advice through Q&A videos with video game music composition students
• Bonus Level contains hours of free helpful resources

Course Overview (detailed):

• LEVEL 1: 8BIT CHIPTUNES - Bleeps & Bloops
  • Learn How to Compose Music for Generation One consoles: Atari 2600, Magnavox Odyssey 2, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Game Boy, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
  • Learn How to Compose 8Bit Music with Tracker Software & DAW Sample Instruments
• LEVEL 2: 16BIT - Sampling & FM Synthesis
  • Learn How to Compose 16Bit Music for Super NES, Game Boy Advance, & Sega Genesis
  • Learn the Difference Between Orchestral Sampling & FM Synthesis
• LEVEL 3: 32/64BIT - The Rise of Live Music
  • Learn How to Compose Music for Generation 5 Consoles: 3DO, Atari Jaguar, Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, & Nintendo 64
  • Learn How to Sample a Yamaha Keyboard
• LEVEL 4: MODERN GAMING - The Art of Blending Styles
  • Learn How to Compose Modern Music by combining Multiple Previous Styles
• LEVEL 5: GAME GENRE CRASH COURSE - The Musical Nuances of Each Game Genre
  • Learn How to Compose Music in every major Video Game Genre (Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Sports, Casual & Educational)
• BOSS LAIR: INTERACTIVE MUSIC - Integrating Middleware Into Game Engines
  • Learn How to Compose Interactive Music
  • Learn How to Transfer Music into Middleware
  • Learn How to Integrate Middleware into Video Game Engines
• YOU SAVED THE PRINCESS! Now What?
  • 45 min.+ of Common Business Questions from Video Game Music Composition Students 
• BONUS LEVEL
  • Free, Helpful Resources

Why Should You Take This Course?

• This is the ONLY online course (seriously! look it up) that teaches how to compose video game music for all console generations, in every game style & genre, and (most importantly) how to implement music into indie & AAA game engines using the three leading Middleware programs! Expensive college and university programs aren't even teaching this!
• From Intermediate to Advanced topics, everything you need to know is covered!
• Each of the 5 core course Sections includes a benchmark Boss Challenge to test your knowledge along the way and assemble all weapons needed for the Final Boss!
• The entire course is taught by a single experienced teacher. No confusing teacher changes halfway through!
• Personal support and access to the instructor.
• Small one-time upfront payment, no subscription.
• High-quality, curated information and insider industry tips & tricks.
• Unlimited Access FOREVER anywhere, 24/7 on all devices.
• Over 8 hours of video lectures!
• Delivered in an entertaining and enjoyable way!
• 30-Day Full Refund Policy - this means ZERO RISK! What are you waiting for?