How to Become a Film, TV, and Video Game Music Composer

Greg Edmonson shows you what it's like to be a Film, TV, and Video Game Music Composer, why he loves his job and what steps you need to take if you would like to be a Film, TV, and Video Game Music Composer too!
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[davidbrussard-composer]

I've loved him since Uncharted. Amazingly talented man.

[tylerleswing]

love the friendly, positive energy of this guy

[elenaspano]

I’m a senior in high school (I’m currently 18) and I’ve been playing the piano since I was ten, and the violin since I was 13. A year ago I started playing the guitar, too. In my country (Italy) there’s this “special” kind of high school you can attend: they call it “musical high school”. You have to audition to get in. I auditioned when I was 13 and I got in. It’s just a regular high school, really, but you learn about music theory, harmony, music production and history of music. And, most important thing, you study two instruments that you can choose (well, kinda... ): the first one is the one you auditioned with (it’s the piano for me) and the second one is assigned (violin for me). I’m about to dive into my last high school year and I know that this is what I want to do: film composition. I know about harmony, and music theory, and I play three instruments, and yet sometimes even I get the feeling that I’ll never make it. My question is: how do I make it? What do I study at university? I know that there is a master in “Composition for screen” but I need an undergraduate degree before doing that, and I have no idea what to get it in. I also want to attend university in a country that will give me more opportunities, job-wise. People think that if you want to peruse a music career, Italy is the best country but, trust me, when it comes to composition, it really isn’t. Ennio Morricone is the exception. Nobody makes it here. I’m so lost. I know what I want to do, but I have no idea where to start. If someone has any ideas or any piece of advice, I’m begging you to share. Thanks for reading.

[ikeeichenberg]

This video was short, to the point, and incredibly helpful. Thanks!

[Megrigord]

this is what I needed thank you Mister Greg. I will be attending university to study Electroacoustic music in Concordia. Ill just find contacts while getting an education.
composing music for Ubisoft Warner brother Ea games it's my dream and I will make it happen
your videos are very very important to me right now
thank you sir Edmonson!

[eugenedesmusic]

oh my god... those Uncharted OSTs... forever carved through my thoughts :)

[mikeschotte]

Greg’s contribution to Firefly can never be underestimated. His work brings me joy.

[francismausley]

A most gifted person... "All art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself in beautiful harmonies. Again, shining through the mind of a poet, it is seen in fine poetry and poetic prose." ~ Baha'i Faith

[brycelawler]

This is my dream. Thanks for the insight!!

[LynnKao_SimplyDiamond]

this is really interesting and helpful! Thank you :)! I am a composer myself. Really appreciate this video!

[test-bhsu]

"I need you to step out of the car sir."

[walzmusic]

Composing music and making audio for games was my childhood dream and I am so happy to have a career doing it!

[jellybeanstuff]

they're making me watch this for a school question

[dalmasemmanuel]

Very interesting and instructive
I am beginning to compose and your video helped me

[digigroovestudios]

I like this. Thank you... I am way out of my league on this but thank you anyway...😃🥰😗

[harikoneri]

its my dream to become a film song composer, thank u sir for u tube videos

[Frdellak]

*I make music just by ear, I never learnt piano or any instrument in my life, I need only single chance*

[offlinemode]

Where can i enroll to learn how to make... Music for film and tv... From scratch... I have no idea... Where to start please... Help me... I need to learn from basic to advanced... I am ready to give myself next three to three years... Dedicatedly. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[emilemerten]

Thank you for this video!
any advice on where to send your music if you like to get started in a film scoring career?
Thank you for your time

[mmccarrell]

Great advice. If you want to starve and have a bleak future, and live with rejection, then this is the field for you.