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Advanced Film Scoring Workshop

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MUSC X 498

Immerse yourself into the creative and logistical process of scoring a film from finding your own musical aesthetic to the practicalities of collaborating with others in the scoring process.

Typically Available
Summer
Duration
As few as 12 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Hybrid
Cost
Starting at $2,500.00

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What you can learn.

Cover topics such as dealing with temp scores, spotting sessions, and communicating with directors
Work on incorporating themes and variations as you overcome creative roadblocks
Find your creative voice, breathe life into your scores, and communicate beyond the notes
Record your cues in a professional recording studio with live musicians

About This Course

This course will immerse you in the creative and logistical process of scoring a film. Topics include collaborating and communicating with directors, dealing with temp scores, learning how spotting sessions work, incorporating themes and variations, and overcoming creative roadblocks. In addition, you learn how to breathe life into your scores, how to find your voice and how to communicate beyond the notes on the page when working with live ensembles. Instruction includes the opportunity to record your cues in a professional recording studio with live musicians.
Prerequisites

MUSC X 449.41 Recording, Editing, and Mixing Techniques for Film Composers and MUSC X 483.1 Film Scoring on a Budget, or consent of instructor.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Thursday
Instructor:
REG#
408860
Fee:
$2,500.00
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Off-Campus
Burbank
Remote Classroom
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Notes

This course will meet via Zoom as well as In-Person (location to be announced).  Recording sessions will be held at recording studios in the Los Angeles area.

Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this course.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This hybrid section is made up of In-Person and Live Online (Zoom) instruction.

International Students: This hybrid section is considered in-person for immigration purposes.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Class 1 - June 25 - 7PM to 10PM - IN PERSON CLASSROOM MEETING @ UNION

No Meeting July 2

Class 2 - July 9 - 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting

Class 3 - July 16 - 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting

Class 4 - July 23 - 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting

No Meeting July 30 - All files for First Cue due to Damon July 31st (One week before session) - Recording two cues will only be possible for those who meet this strict deadline.

Class 5 & 6 - August 6 - RECORDING Session - 2PM to 5PM and 6PM to 9PM - meet at Recording Studio

Class 7 - August 13 - 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting

Class 8 - August 20 - 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting

No Meeting August 27

Class 9 & 10 - September 3 - RECORDING Session - 2PM to 5PM and 6PM to 9PM - meet at Recording Studio

Class 11 - September 10 - 7PM to 10PM - IN PERSON CLASSROOM MEETING @ UNION

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Off-Site
Thu Jun 25, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Online
Thu Jul 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jul 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jul 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Off-Site
Thu Aug 6, 2026
2:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Off-Campus
Online
Thu Aug 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Aug 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Off-Site
Thu Sep 3, 2026
2:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Off-Campus
Off-Site
Thu Sep 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union

This course applies toward the following programs

film-scoring

Film Scoring

certificate
certificate Learn the craft and business of creating original music for film, tv and more through hands-on practice.

Learn the craft and business of creating original music for film, tv and more through hands-on practice.