Seminars
The SCL produces a number of educational seminars each year in Los Angeles and New York covering a range of subjects relevant to media composers. Topic areas certain around the business, art, craft and technology of writing music for media. Video of the seminars are included here wherever possible.
Musical Anatomy of Animation
Leading composers with recently released or upcoming animated projects dissect the process and unique challenges of…
Steel & Strings: Enter the Dobro
Join us for an immersive insight into slide guitar instruments. Guitarist/multi instrumentalist Jay Leach will explain…
Programming Eurorack Modular Synths
April 10, 2019 – Modular synths are more popular than ever and Eurorack is the dominant…
New Opportunities for Scoring in LA
March 12, 2019 – New agreements from the AFM make recording scores in Los Angeles for…
An Evening in Conversation with Amanda Harcourt
March 6, 2019 – An informative discussion with Amanda Harcourt, one of the world’s foremost authorities…
Jerry Goldsmith’s 90th Birthday Celebration
February 7, 2019 – An evening with distinguished directors Joe Dante, Phil Alden Robinson, composer and…
Creating a Home for Your Music on YouTube
January 23, 2018 – A look at how YouTube is helping songwriters, producers and composers showcase…
Surviving Sundance: What To Know Before You Go
January 9, 2019 – Attending the Sundance Film Festival can be an overwhelming experience whether you…
Collection for Dummies: Maximizing Revenue from Your Music
September 25, 2018–This is a hands-on panel that gives in-depth explanation into music publishing and neighboring…
Skills for Success: What Composers Need to Know for a Successful Career in 2018
August 8, 2018 – The film, television and game industries are constantly evolving and composers must…
