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Learn Music Theory From Scratch
This course is designed for complete beginners who want to compose professional-sounding game music using free tools and a clear, practical approach to music theory.
What You’ll Learn
This course is designed for complete beginners who want to compose professional-sounding game music using free tools and a clear, practical approach to music theory.
What You’ll Learn
The fundamentals of music theory explained simply and applied immediately
How to compose expressive game soundtracks from scratch - no prior knowledge required
How to build entire pieces using just a few chords and clever instrumentation
Techniques for writing exploration themes, cozy tracks, battle music, and magical atmospheres
How to shape the emotions in your music without relying on pre-made loops or generic templates
Hands-On Learning
In music theory section lessons are paired with short and focused composition exercises, so you’ll be writing music from the very beginning. By the end of the first section, you’ll already be composing music with confidence.
Projects You’ll Build
An ambient exploration theme using just two chords
Two cozy game tracks
Three distinct battle tracks: from tense and menacing to fast and epic
A magical and awe-inspiring piece using advanced-yet-accessible theory
A dark, atmospheric composition evoking a sense of mystery
Music Theory Concepts Covered
Scales & Modes - including major, minor, Dorian, Lydian, and others
Tonal Harmony Basics - foundational ideas for creating harmonic flow
Building Chord Progressions - how to create strong harmonic movement
Basics of Counterpoint - combining melodies and layering voices
Modal Interchange - borrowing chords to shift emotion and color
How to write melodies, basslines, and harmonies that support game narratives
Whether you're a game developer, an aspiring composer, or just someone who loves music and games, this course will give you the tools to start creating your own original soundtracks - from scratch.
If you're ready to bring your game worlds to life with music, enroll now and let’s get composing.
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