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.
Low Budget Contracts
The purpose of this seminar is to explore the issues associated with filing union contracts for…
Exotic Flavors featuring Karen Han and the Erhu
THE SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS presents the continuing Seminar Series EXOTIC FLAVORS: A Practical Guide…
Writing Music for Video Games IV
This is an in-depth look at the business of writing music for video games, presented by…
Writing Music for Video Games III
This seminar features an in-depth look at several recent games, from the unique perspective of several…
A Conversation with Leonard Rosenman
This undated seminar hosted by the SCL features composer Leonard Rosenman. Taking examples from his scores…
Business and Legal Issues for Composers and Songwriters
This program presents a practical guide to many of the legal and business issues which confront…
Writing Music for Video Games II
Showcasing the extra-musical skills, techniques and production challenges faced by some of the finest composers in…
Launching Your Film Scoring Career
THE SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS and THE AMERICAN COMPOSERS FORUM jointly present the seminar LAUNCHING…
Writing Music For Video Games I
Experienced composers, who have written for games as well as film and television projects, engage in…
At Home with David Raksin
This footage may be the only video available of David Raskin playing Laura in his home…