Orchestration Techniques : Writing for Strings

🎻 Unlock Your String Composing Potential with "Orchestration Techniques: Writing for Strings"

Course Headline:

Learn to write better string parts for songs, orchestras, or string sections! From an award-winning composer.

Course Description:

Let's face it: most string parts suck. It's a harsh truth, but all too common. When it comes to writing for strings, many composers, producers, and songwriters default to a simple transposition of their piano chords into an "Orchestral Strings" patch without truly understanding the potential of this rich section. They're too scared to try something different, to explore the full range of what strings can offer.

But it doesn't have to be that way! What if you could write amazing string parts? And what if I told you that you don't have to follow a rulebook? Orchestrating for strings is not about having a PhD in music theory—it's about learning to better use your ears.

In this comprehensive orchestration masterclass, I'm going to show you exactly how to write better string parts. You'll learn to create exciting, interesting, and creative string parts by understanding:

• The types and ranges of each string instrument
• The articulations and techniques available
• How to take a simple melody and transform it into a string part
• What to do when you need to convert a chord sequence into a string part
• Which instruments work well with the string section
• How to weave your string parts into a song seamlessly

The best part? All that, and much more, is included in this orchestration masterclass.

Who's My Teacher?

I'm Jonny Armandary, a film composer and the founder of soundtrack.academy. With hundreds of pieces with string sections under my belt—both virtual and for real orchestras—I've also taught arranging and composition at one of the UK's most prestigious music schools. I'm here to guide you through every step of writing for strings in a variety of settings, ensuring that by the end of this course, you'll have a whole new set of skills to enhance your compositions.

Course Breakdown:

1. Understanding the String Section:

   • How the instruments are built & played
   • What makes a string instrument sound the way it does
   • The range and timbre of each instrument
   • Where the instruments sit in a standard layout

2. Exploring Sounds:

   • Dynamics
   • Articulations
   • Bowing techniques
   • Extended & advanced techniques
   • (And as a special treat, a violinist will perform each technique!)

3. Hands-On Projects:

   • Analysis of my award-winning film score for "Candlestick"
   • Composing a piece from a single melody
   • Developing a chord sequence into a string part
   • A full orchestration that we'll improve using strings
   • Writing an exciting string part for a song

4. Interactive Learning:

   • Ask me any questions you might have throughout the course
   • Receive personalized feedback and guidance

My Guarantee:

I hope you'll be 100% happy with the course, but if for whatever reason it's not the right fit, you're protected by a 30-day money back guarantee: no questions asked.

Join me in this journey to elevate your string writing and create music that truly resonates. Enroll in "Orchestration Techniques: Writing for Strings" today! 🎵

Don't just take my word for it—let's transform the way you approach strings together.