
Learn to compose music for any and every type of video game, from complete beginner to competent game music composer
Game Music Composition: Make Music For Games From Scratch
InstructorKarleen Heong
Learn to compose music for any and every type of video game, from complete beginner to competent game music composer
InstructorKarleen HeongEditorial course preview
These 3 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
A detailed view of the FL Studio piano roll editor showing green note blocks arranged in a grid pattern, illustrating music composition within a digital audio workstation.
This Unity scene view illustrates a game environment divided into four distinct zones, demonstrating how spatial areas can trigger different audio states like conflict or peace.
This view displays the FL Studio mixer interface with specific game state tracks like Peace and Conflict, demonstrating how to manage audio routing and effects for interactive music.







FreeThe curriculum organizes learning around specific musical styles, such as Town Themes, 8-Bit Chiptune, and RPG Battle themes.
Concepts like scales, keys, and modes are taught within the context of active composition projects.
Technical software obsolescence. The Unity and FMOD sections may be outdated; current versions of Unity have changed significantly regarding project setup and available packages. One signal from early 2024 suggests these workflows are no longer sufficient for modern software environments, though the late 2025 update label does not prove a correction has been made.
The automated transcription system can produce confusing or nonsensical text due to the instructor's accent, specifically impacting certain lectures.
The curriculum aligns well with the needs of aspiring composers and indie developers through its genre-specific focus.