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.
Scoring Films on a Shoestring Budget
Composer and music editor Shie Rozow discusses the ins and outs of scoring an independent feature…
Diane Warren: Writing Songs with Emotional Meaning
Dig deep into the psyche and emotional side of music, with songwriter Diane Warren. Learn how she writes…
Getting Smart with Pro Tools
Enter the world of Pro Tools with an expert who knows it all. Learn the techniques…
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…
