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.

Womens’ Work: Film, TV, Musical Theatre and Game Composers


August 10, 2014 – This panel of talented musical storytellers is sure to ignite a lively…

Soundtracking Hell: The Music of Diablo


  The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) and The Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) present: Soundtracking…

Social Media For Composers


with Bear McCreary & Beth Krakower • How should composers use the social media tools available…

Grants and Commissions


March 26, 2014 – Beyond writing for media, what opportunities are available for composers, lyricists and…

Tech Seminar featuring Joseph Trapanese


February 11, 2014 – Joe discusses his work and process with various clips and examples. The…

An Evening with Alan and Marilyn Bergman


For The Society of Composers & Lyricists’ first SongArts event, the SCL and ASCAP presented an…

Skill Sets: Not Available From Any Software Manufacturer


Once all the perks of plugins and software are laid to the side, what is the…

Music Mastering & Home Studio Acoustics Tips For Composers With John Rodd


Veteran music engineer John Rodd equips lecture attendees with specific mastering tips and tricks that work in…

Inside the Music of Breaking Bad


The SCL hosts a panel discussion on the music of Breaking Bad, featuring composer Dave Porter, music…

Beyond the Box with Wayne Hankin & Friends


A live demonstration of unique musical instruments that can take your music beyond virtuals and plug-ins,…