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How to Compose Ambient Music (Create Sound Worlds)

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About How to Compose Ambient Music (Create Sound Worlds)

Your Adventure in Ambient Music

The Power of Ambient Music

Create Worlds of Sound

Live Example of Ambient Music

Assignment Ear Training

The Sounds of Ambient Music

1 Noisescapes & Soundscapes

2 Drones & Pads

3 Soft Strings

4 Ambient Keys and Plucks

5 String Harmonics

6 Subtle Pulses

7 Tension FX

Assignment Sound Palette Experiments

The Golden Guidelines of Ambient Music

1 Minimal Rhythm

2 Low Contrast

3 Subtle Changes

4 Long Notes

5 Soft Sounds

6 Low Dynamics

7 Depth & Space

8 Create Soundscapes

Assignment 16 Bars of Ambient Music

Ambient Music Relaxing & Calm

Ambient Music Dark & Ominous

Ambient Music Magical & Dreamy

Live Creation of Ambient Music Part 1

Live Creation of Ambient Music Part 2

Live Creation of Ambient Music Part 3

Congratulations Your Next Step

What You Will Learn?

  • Your Adventure in Ambient Music Composition.
  • Hello Composers, Mike here. And you are about to go on a new learning adventure. Your destination for this journey, is to learn the secrets of how to compose ambient and atmospheric music in many different styles..
  • YOU WILL LEARN.
  • The Foundations of Ambient Music.
  • The Golden Guidelines of Ambient Music.
  • The Sounds & Colors of Ambient Music.
  • YOU WILL GET.
  • Many Live Examples.
  • Practical Assignments.
  • Bonus Resources.
  • You will be able to create anything from magical atmospheres, to thrilling underscore moods, to dark and evil soundscapes..
  • MY STORY AND JOURNEYMy name is Mike, and I am a composer.Just. Like. You. =).
  • I started making music back in 1998. And I love to educate, motivate, and inspire creative people, like yourself..
  • NOW TAKE ACTION!So take action now, and start your journey to become a master of ambient music composition. Let’s begin your adventure, right now! =).