Learn How to Make Action Music (Udemy.com)
Cinematic Action Music Composition
Created by: Mikael Baggström
Last updated July 2022
What you will learn
- My Best Guidelines, Tips & Tricks on Cinematic Action Music
- The Sounds & Elements of Cinematic Action Music
- The Playing Styles & Techniques of Cinematic Action Music
How it compares
Against the other 270 rated Udemy courses in Music on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 25% of them
- Reviews97#211 of 271 by number of reviews
- Length2.5 hoursshorter than 62% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2022earlier than 61% of them
Course Description
Hello Composers, Mike here. And you are about to go on a new learning adventure. Your end goal and destination for this journey, is to unlock the secrets of music in the style I call “Cinematic Action Music”.
You will learn:
My Best Guidelines, Tips & Tricks
The Sounds & Elements
The Playing Styles & Techniques
And most importantly: you will get lots of live examples and demonstrations, including practical tips and tricks that you can use for your cinematic action music compositions.
Action music come in many different flavors, like all styles of music. The main purpose of action music is of course to add a sense of action. Action can be intense, chaotic and dramatic. But action can also be slow, bold and powerful.
Things to consider with Action Music
The Tempo
From medium to fast or ultra-rapid BPM.The Groove
From straight and steady, to groovy and adaptive, to complex and chaotic.The Energy Level
The more and the faster driving rhythms, the higher the energy level.The Intensity Level
Soft is rarely used in action music. But you can have a range from medium to mega loud.The Authority Level
Powerful authority mainly comes from the using heavy sounds, bold accents, as well as a rich low-end.
My Story & Journey in Music
My name is Mike, and I am a composer.
Just. Like. You. =)
I have composed and produced music since 1998. And I teach my knowledge and experience in music, because I love to educate, motivate, and inspire creative people, like yourself.
Now take Action!
Level up your composer powers, and discover the secrets of epic cinematic music in the style of Action and Energy. Let’s begin your adventure, right now! =)
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
97 Reviews
Mikael Baggström
Hey Friends! =)
- My name is Mike, and I am a Professional Music Composer and Sound Designer from Sweden, with experience of Making Music since 1998.
My Qualifications
I have run my own Media Production Business since 2004, which means Music/Sound/Video/Graphic Production. I also have a True Passion to teach, share and inspire creative people like you to master your creative skills, develop a successful strategy, and create your amazing future.
My Style
I believe that learning should be fun, and I love to bring my personality into my teaching style. I also try to make my courses dynamic, to be more interesting to you. So I mix it up by changing lecture forms etc.
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Reviews
By Gonzalo Ramos on 9/1/2023
un curso básico pero que da luces sobre un tema difícil que es la música de acción
By Edson Luís Carvalho Porto on 8/3/2022
O curso superou as minhas expectativas. Apresenta além dos fundamentos, linhas guias e ótimos exemplos. Parabéns!
By Destiny Sansbury on 7/25/2022
As always, another very informative educational video with tons of examples and breaking down what is going on in great detail.
By Dori Seider on 7/9/2022
So exciting, filled with new and important information, fun to take, excellent in quality and easy to follow.
By Miguel Angel Conde Canencia on 12/31/2021
Está bien, pero esperaba un poco más de profundidad en las explicaciones.
By Ivo on 11/20/2021
Some great tips in here and also Mikael explains it in such an easy way to understand. However, I feel this course could be part of some other course and not a course in itself...but alll in all, very recommended.
By Art Leiby on 5/11/2020
A concise overview of composing action music for film, with valid techniques, demonstrations, and opportunities to apply the techniques.
By Jim Thatcher on 5/7/2020
I like how he takes us track by track through his scores, and how he explains why he made the decisions he made.
By Mark Spivey on 9/20/2019
Excellent course. Lots of examples and breakdowns showing you how a piece is constructed.
By Susan Bruin on 7/26/2019
As always, Mikael provides very thorough explanations and examples. That, coupled with the fact that he himself is a talented musician and composer, adds up to a 5+ star course. Many thanks Mikael!
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