Day 31: Assignment: Compose a Track for a Specific Genre
Welcome back! Today, we'll put into practice what we've been learning about writing for specific genres. This assignment will challenge you to apply your knowledge and skills to create a track that could be used in sync licensing.
Lesson
Yesterday, we discussed the importance of understanding the unique characteristics of different genres. Today, you’ll take that knowledge and apply it by composing a track that aligns with a specific genre you choose. This exercise is designed to help you focus on creating music that is not only high quality but also marketable for sync licensing.
When composing, consider all the elements that define your chosen genre, including instrumentation, tempo, rhythm, mood, and dynamics. Think about how your track could be used in a TV show, film, or commercial. Who is the target audience, and what type of visual content would your music best complement?
Your composition should be around one to two minutes long—this is typically the length that music supervisors look for when sourcing music for scenes. Be sure to create a piece that is dynamic and engaging throughout, with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Assignment
Today’s assignment is to compose a full track for a specific genre. Choose a genre that interests you or one that you feel has strong sync potential based on the trends we discussed earlier this week. Aim to capture the essential elements that define the genre while also adding your unique style.
That’s it for Day 31!
Composing music for specific genres is a key skill for anyone looking to succeed in sync licensing.
Tomorrow, we’ll explore how to match your music to visuals effectively. See you then!
Welcome back! Today, we'll put into practice what we've been learning about writing for specific genres. This assignment will challenge you to apply your knowledge and skills to create a track that could be used in sync licensing.
Lesson
Yesterday, we discussed the importance of understanding the unique characteristics of different genres. Today, you’ll take that knowledge and apply it by composing a track that aligns with a specific genre you choose. This exercise is designed to help you focus on creating music that is not only high quality but also marketable for sync licensing.
When composing, consider all the elements that define your chosen genre, including instrumentation, tempo, rhythm, mood, and dynamics. Think about how your track could be used in a TV show, film, or commercial. Who is the target audience, and what type of visual content would your music best complement?
Your composition should be around one to two minutes long—this is typically the length that music supervisors look for when sourcing music for scenes. Be sure to create a piece that is dynamic and engaging throughout, with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Assignment
Today’s assignment is to compose a full track for a specific genre. Choose a genre that interests you or one that you feel has strong sync potential based on the trends we discussed earlier this week. Aim to capture the essential elements that define the genre while also adding your unique style.
That’s it for Day 31!
Composing music for specific genres is a key skill for anyone looking to succeed in sync licensing.
Tomorrow, we’ll explore how to match your music to visuals effectively. See you then!