Whenever people mention how young Mozart was when he started writing concertos, I always try to mention that Tchaikovsky knew nothing about music theory until he was 20.

@dap4699

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure he at least knew basics, but yes, certainly not a high level of knowledge until his conservatory years.

I think the hardest part of being a beginner is knowing two things: 1) you suck, and 2) you have potential. It's the potential that makes you believe you can create something great, but lack of experience and maturity makes you suck. I think I'm starting to get past this stage of my development as a musician, but what that means is really a matter of learning my strengths and weaknesses and trying to work on them. In my case, it's gonna take a LOT of work, because I've always sort of ignored classical music (read: music history), which I can't seem to enjoy recordings of (performances are a different story), and I can't play piano very well (being a guitarist). These things are holding me back and I don't think I'll make much progress in my song-writing weak-spots until I plant a firmer foundation. All the same, I have no regret for all of the sucky bad music I've written- each failure has a few good ideas somewhere, and helps me to know which ideas are bad.

@PiaRxxxx

6 жыл бұрын

how have you developed in the last 9 months ? :)

This was a brilliant video. I have to say, I am guilty of trying to start from the top, getting frustrated and giving up. This was very inspiring and made me realize some of the mistakes I've been making.

Thomas, I'm really interested! Thank you!

This is terrific! Good tips. Thank you.

I'm goint to marry this channel right now

@OrchestrationOnline

6 жыл бұрын

If anyone knows why this person shouldn't marry this channel, speak now or forever hold your peace. ;-)

This is wonderful. You are wonderful. Everything about this is so great. Thank you! :)

biggest tip, keep your first piece short and sweet. Make it well in your image, but don’t try to hard to spoof it up. Once your first piece is completed, all the rest come easy, trust me

Sounds interesting.

Thanks a lot for the advices! And go on, your chanel is so interesting 😃

Compile a lot of LITTLE great ideas. Then you never get sick of developing each one. Basically, like a rock band approach to an album.

Can't wait.

Great video! I don't know whether you will see this but I have a question: How do you know whether you are ready to compose a certain thing? (e.g. Sonatina, Dance, etc.)

@jacobbass6226

4 жыл бұрын

When you have studied the typical style of work, have written works for small ensembles, and generally comfortable with composing.

Hi! Thanks for your videos, intresting, helpful. Abouts this one: this is what i hear and read everywhere. Start small, build yourself, be patient. Simply put like this, i couldn't be more ok with it. However, i'm sorry but what do you do if you are poor? Or shy? or both? and there a lots of other obstacles to, for example, "getting a work performed". I don't know any orchestra level players and i don't have any money for them (and won't anytime soon...). How do you suggest I approach this when I am a probably always will be a solitary, reserved, modest, and low budget kind of guy...?

Thank you very much for creating the open course. However, I have a small question: Should I compose music in the meantime, or wait until the course comes out in June?

@OrchestrationOnline

8 жыл бұрын

+Chinyere Obasi Hi Chinyere! Compose whatever you like. Don't wait for me. Just save some time in your schedule this summer. :)

Sort of a novice here, but aspiring film composer. I've watched many of your videos and came across the term score-reading. I really like the idea. I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to score read scores of film music or score read 20th century-present works? I read an article about becoming a film composer and the author said that it would be unwise to copy film composers but rather bring a new genre into the scene. Bottom-line, could anyone recommend to me what scores I should be studying if I'm trying to become a film composer?

@OrchestrationOnline

7 жыл бұрын

1860's-1920's orchestral scores, especially anything particularly narrative or picturesque. Start with Ravel and Debussy, the Planets by Holst, Mahler symphonies, and the like. And you should study any film composer that turns you on, and forget about that article.

@rickmcguire1761

7 жыл бұрын

Okay thank you so much for that clarification!

@josephbrandenburg4373

7 жыл бұрын

I'm no expert but I imagine Wagner and classic opera might offer some great insight into scoring film, since opera was the film score of the day, so to speak.

2:30 noob flautist

@OrchestrationOnline

6 жыл бұрын

Parallel dimension flautist, actually. Made from antimatter. If they actually came in contact with a flute player from our universe, the explosion would destroy all flutes everywhere. ;-)

@raythirawat3230

6 жыл бұрын

OrchestrationOnline that would mean that they are all left handed

Hello. How do I get access to the Massive Open Online Orchestration Course mentioned in this video??

@b.m.4345

5 жыл бұрын

There is a playlist on this channel.

Out of curiosity how big would it be a chamber orchestra, can you at least give me score order. thank you very much

@OrchestrationOnline

8 жыл бұрын

+Carlos Montejano Hi Carlos! Start with a string orchestra. Once you feel comfortable working with that group, then add single winds, two horns, and timpani. Then double the winds and quadruple the horns.

@carlosmontejano3334

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you

By the way, I would buy your book, but can't, because the "state/province" field is mandatory in checkout. In my country, there is no such thing.

@OrchestrationOnline

8 жыл бұрын

+Multishape Hi, did you send me an e-mail about this? I heard from someone recently.

@Elintasokas

8 жыл бұрын

+OrchestrationOnline Well, I did use the "contact me" form of the website. I'd assume that's what you're referring to. If so, then yes, that was indeed me :P

@OrchestrationOnline

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jani! Apologies for your predicament. I will be in communication with my webmaster over the next few days, and we will try to sort you out. FYI, several books have been sold to Finnish composers, so there must be a way to do it. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

@Elintasokas

8 жыл бұрын

+OrchestrationOnline It's all good. Glad to hear that. Keep up the good work!

@mafuaqua

8 жыл бұрын

+OrchestrationOnline It would simplify things if the book could be purchased via Amazon

What's the fee for the orchestration course you're holding?

@OrchestrationOnline

8 жыл бұрын

+Rajon Rondo Hi Rajon! "Open course" means "free." You may wish to sign up for additional resources and assignments via the Orchestration Online Patreon, and purchase the 100 Orchestration Tips book along with other course materials. Or you may simply follow the free video lessons posted on this channel, which will be very detailed in their own right.

@inFAMOUSBlastshards

8 жыл бұрын

OrchestrationOnline Wow, can't wait. Thanks.

@heavynov

8 жыл бұрын

+OrchestrationOnline Mr. Goss, you are an international treasure! Thank you for the great work, dedication and passion!