Programme fee

AED 1101

Programme details

Step into the world of contemporary film scoring with a five-day workshop designed for composers, musicians, and producers eager to refine their craft. Led by Max Blomgren (Professor of Screen Scoring at Berklee, and industry professional with credits on over 50 major Hollywood films, including Spider-man 3, Ghost Rider, Pet Sematary and The Monkey King), this intensive program will take you deep into the art and technique of scoring for today’s film and media. Whether you're a classically trained musician, an electronic music producer, or an aspiring film composer, this masterclass will equip you with the techniques, tools, and creative insights needed to craft compelling, emotionally resonant scores.

You will learn:

How to compose modern, cutting-edge scores for movies and other media
How to use advanced techniques in synthesis, sound design and hybrid scoring
How to craft emotive and memorable sounds that enhance storytelling
How to develop a personal compositional style
How to integrate contemporary and non-traditional musical genres
How to work effectively as a self sufficient composer and music producer
How to find work and collaborate with directors and music supervisors

Daily Schedule:

Day 1: New and innovative perspectives and workflows
Day 2: Contemporary composition techniques
Day 3: Sound design - Creating dramatically effective timbres
Day 4: Scoring to picture - Hands-on exercises scoring real scenes from film and TV
Day 5: Working as a composer in today’s industry