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Composer - Programmer Partnership

I’m a fairly new composer (7 months in) and I’m finding that there’s one thing I’m REALLY struggling with. Adding dynamics to my music in Cubase is proving really hard for me. I don’t seem to have any aptitude for programming, and I find myself spend

Started by Guy Shahar

4 Replies · Reply by Guy Shahar 13 hours ago

Dealing with Criticism as a Composer

What is your experience of receiving criticism as a composer and how has it changed over time.I’m still near the start of my journey, and have had some amazingly valuable pointers and advice from posting my music on forums and asking for feedback. B

Started by Guy Shahar

6 Replies · Reply by Guy Shahar yesterday

Do We Need Music Theory

A contentious question, but I've tried to deal with it in a way that respects all people whatever their preference.https://youtu.be/nT6MTAW33T0?si=93B-qYi-8_8EoDd0

Started by Guy Shahar

2 Replies · Reply by Guy Shahar on Friday

Are these double stops playable?

6 months into my composing journey, I've finally attempted a short allegro movement for the first time. Is it normal that it's SO much more work than a slower piece?

It's the opening to my 5th String Quintet, and includes also includes double stops fo

Started by Guy Shahar

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Dexter Jan 4