"As an aspiring composer, I tried to work on my own to increase my musical skills, but it was slow and frustrating. Most of the YouTube searches and piecemeal learning was not helping me achieve my goals. The one discovery I made on YouTube that helped my focus was Chris’ Composing Community.
This is a group committed to sharing, creating, and growing musicianship skills. Chris is an inspirational teacher and caring mentor for our community. He shares his talents, knowledge and experiences as a composer and arranger. Chris’ achievements and compositions are amazing! Each month Chris creates detailed masterclasses on a wide range of topics and gladly answers any and all questions.
My confidence and abilities have improved immensely. To have access to this treasure trove of ideas with Chris has been, and will continue to be, one of my greatest resources. Thanks again, Chris!"
- Jen Simon (composer)
To compose and orchestrate at a professional level, you need several things:
A clear composing workflow to take you from the initial idea to completed composition
An understanding of the orchestra, and how to use it properly to bring your musical ideas to life
Quality sample libraries that allow you to work quickly and efficiently, with minimal tweaking
A foolproof mixing & mastering workflow you can rely on for any project that comes your way
A disciplined composing routine that involves consistent practice and development
The great news is, it's absolutely possible to develop all of these skills in today's environment, given the amount of technology and information out there available to everyone and anyone!
In fact, this is exactly what I try to help you with in my YouTube content every single week; giving you exactly what you need to get one step closer to creating the music you've always dreamed of.
Heck, if you've taken any of my courses (or any other for that matter), you definitely understand the importance of having a structured approach to take you from A - Z, leaving no stone unturned.
But here's what I've found.
Most people go through some free content or an online course, and try to figure out the rest on their own.
When they start asking (really good) questions including:
- What sample libraries are the best for me and my music?
- How do I actually develop my themes further to create contrasting sections?
- What is the appropriate orchestration for my melodic and harmonic textures?
- My mixes sound unbalanced and muddy. What's wrong?
- I'm having trouble even coming up with ideas that sound good to me. What's happening?
- I'm losing motivation, and it's scaring me. What should I do?
They don't know who to turn to!
Sure, there are countless forums and groups online dedicated to music, but the amount of conflicting information, inflated egos, and overall toxicity in many of them render them practically useless, and may leave you feeling even more overwhelmed than you already were.
It's incredibly difficult to improve when you're all by yourself.
I say all this because I've seen it with my own eyes. I've seen composers enter the industry with a burning passion and a desire to create great music, but as they work and work on their own, not knowing who to turn to, who they can trust, ask for feedback, and collaborate with, they become resentful, and eventually lose the love for music altogether.
It's so hard to improve as a composer and truly know you're on the right track when you're working by yourself all the time.
And even if you have people you can connect with, how many of them do what you do? How many of these people actually understand what you're going through and can offer advice that you can trust?
With an ever growing list of questions from my students, requests for feedback & coaching, and aspiring composers entering the scene on a daily basis, I knew something had to be done.
In addition to personalized coaching and feedback, my students needed a safe space; a community of warm, encouraging, like-minded composers who they could turn to whenever they needed help, encouragement and accountability.
A place where they could receive trusted feedback on their music, personalized coaching from myself, and fresh consistent content to help them with their composing journey, every single month.
Over the past few years, I set out to create the perfect solution that solves this exact problem, and this solution is exactly what I'm about to share with you.
If you're ready to take command of your composing for good, I'd like to welcome you to Chris' Composing Community.
A tight knit community of composers, arrangers and songwriters striving to improve their skills through community, feedback, and encouragement.
"I've loved making music since forever, but there have been plenty of times when I needed something more than just my own motivation to keep me going. Chris's Composing Community is exactly that - a group of like-minded people who are passionate about creating music, and sharing in each other's success.
So what's included?
This community is comprised of 3 core pillars: a private online community of like-minded musicians, live Q&A coaching calls with me, and fresh monthly masterclasses on topics ranging from composition, to orchestration, mixing, business, lifestyle, and more. As a bonus, you also have access to Track Feedback Corner, where you can submit your music for feedback anytime, plus monthly composition challenges.
Pillar #1: The exclusive composing community ($300 value)
Pillar #2: Fresh Masterclass Trainings ($200 value)
Pillar #3: Live Q&A Coaching Calls ($200 value)
BONUS #1: Monthly Scoring Competitions ($100 value)
BONUS #2: Track Feedback Corner ($200 value)
"Before joining Chris' Composing Community, I was finding it difficult to connect with like-minded composers in a friendly and encouraging space where I could submit my compositions for feedback and get help along the way. Asking for advice on your music can be a little nerve-wracking, so it's a relief to have found a supportive, safe and positive place to share and ask questions.
Feeling like everyone really wants to help and getting guidance when I need it is helping to boost my confidence to no end. My finished orchestral tracks are really benefiting from all the personalized advice I'm getting as well as the monthly masterclass videos and live calls that enable me to continue to learn and grow as a composer.
I'd definitely recommend CCC as a very welcoming and encouraging place where everyone genuinely wants the best for each other. Having a lovely community behind me is making me believe more in myself and my ability to compose orchestral music."
- Amy Jaynerwood (composer)
Here are just a few of the masterclasses you'll have instant access to:
With more being added every single month!
Here are just a few of the incredible takeaways from the masterclasses:
Get all your questions answered on our monthly coaching calls!
Whether you have a question about melody writing, how to orchestrate an oboe, or creating an income in music, these coaching calls give you personalized access to me, so you can take what you learn and apply it instantly to your journey.
Reach out to the exclusive community anytime you need!
The best way to learn is to interact with others who are in the same space as you. The community is a safe space where you can share anything on your mind, ask any questions you like, and share your knowledge with others!
Practice your chops (and build your portfolio) with our monthly scoring competitions!
Join our monthly scoring competitions to refine your skills! With new prompts every single month, you'll never run out of new material to practice scoring to. You can also use your score as a portfolio piece, public demo, or anything else you'd like.
Get your tracks reviewed by myself and the community!
Working on a piece and need some help along the way? Submitted a piece but want some general feedback? With Track Feedback Corner, you can submit your music anytime, and a fellow member will give you personalized feedback, customized to your needs.
Check out these incredible tracks our members shared after receiving feedback:
What members are saying...
You can see why a community is so important for accelerated results.
Many composers work alone, and while it can be effective for a while, what they don't realize is that it's the exchange of ideas and the continuous feedback loop that really inspire us to take the necessary steps in our music and career.
In other words, a community gives us 4 key things that working alone simply doesn't:
Ideation and inspiration - some of my greatest pieces were created by bouncing ideas off of my peers, listening to and applying suggestions, and simply brainstorming with others. Not only does this interaction give you new ideas to play with, but you can approach these ideas from new angles that you may not have considered previously!
Accountability - how many times have you put off a project simply because you lost motivation, or ran out of ideas? With a trusted community, you can rely on them to keep you on track when you need it, plus gain inspiration from the commitment and achievements of your fellow members!
Moral support - without a supportive group to turn to when things go wrong, you start feeling resentment and disappointed. Likewise, when you've achieved something amazing (released a new track or landed an awesome collaboration), you deserve to have people to celebrate with! A community can give you the support and encouragement you need, whenever you need it.
Collaboration - this is one of the most obvious aspects, yet often overlooked. A community gives you the opportunity to network, form partnerships, and create lasting friendships with people you can lean on and work with to create beautiful music.
Since joining Chris' Composing Community, these are just some of the incredible wins our members have experienced:
To guide you along, I've also created the 3 Composing Stages to help you identify where you are on your musical journey:
Each stage outlines certain key landmarks so you can identify exactly where you are in your composing journey. By taking advantage of everything this community has to offer, you can easily make your way to The Freedom Stage!
"Being in our community, CCC has let me project more of my love for music and to share this passion with fellow composers/artist and hobbyists. I like the saying 'getting your hands dirty' which I like to think means 'don't be afraid to show your talent'!
Before joining, I didn't share most of my work because I was afraid of rejection. Once I joined CCC from the beginning, I was excited to read various introduction posts and check out other people's Soundcloud and YouTube channels, and I was super motivated to do the same!
This is now an essential part of my music journey and I really enjoy creating new original tracks! So with CCC, I feel that being able to help others and being part of a someone's music journey is something great and special. We all possess a variety of talent and this gives us insight to various styles that in time will become a composer's signature one day."
- Seng Boutsivongsakd (composer)
Chris' Composing Community is for you if:
- You want to improve your music at an exponentially faster rate through regular coaching, customized feedback, and monthly content
- You're motivated and willing to take the necessary steps to see true results in your music and career
- You see the value in a community of like-minded musicians who will encourage, support, and cheer you on every step of the way
- You want regular accountability, support, and feedback from people you can actually trust, rather than most online forums where everyone is anonymous and there's an excess of conflicting information and opinions
This is NOT for you if:
- You expect results without putting in the effort and the time. I can't promise you anything if you don't put your best foot forward.
- You don't apply yourself to helping others along their journey. The best way to improve is not only to ask questions and receive help, but also to share your expertise and knowledge with others along the way. As someone wise once said, "You reap what you sow!"
"Chris's community has been a blessing to me.
Because there are so many videos on how to become a composer, I always felt overwhelmed with it all. But after I signed up for Chris's workshop, which is quite cheap considering what's included, I found myself getting better and better with music composition. One of my favourite materials included is the 3 Composing Stages. This lets the client know where they are at from a beginners level to running a professional business.
He speaks slowly and professionally so that I can understand all the lessons with ease. He takes the time to respond to everyone's questions. And I must say the community he's built is helpful and positive. We all get to chat with one another about what we're working on or help with feedback.
Chris even has a once a month live video call where we get together to collaborate with each other. I'm so thankful to him for creating a safe positive environment to enhance my musical skills."
- Glenn Steinhoff (composer)
So how much will Chris' Composing Community cost me?
Join Chris' Composing Community today!
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GET STARTED NOW"Chris Composing Community is first and foremost a community for me. It's almost like a club where you go regularly to meet friends and talk about your favourite topic: writing music.
Chris goes to great lengths to pass on his knowledge and skills to all club members. Regular new masterclasses, monthly composition challenges and the direct response to questions, composition examples from the other members - all this is a lot of fun for me and motivates me immensely to try new things and constantly improve."
- Hans Rudolf (composer)
BONUS: 3 Secrets to Better Mockups ($100 value)
- What I do to ensure my mockups sound as realistic as possible
- Why less is actually more
- Practical steps to train your ears on what to hear when you listen critically to music
So here's what you'll receive when you join Chris' Composing Community today:
- Access to an exclusive vibrant community of supportive and ambitious composers ($300 value)
- Fresh monthly masterclasses that cover various topics of the music creation process ($200 value)
- Monthly Q&A coaching calls to give you personalized feedback ($200 value)
- BONUS: 3 Secrets to Better Mockups training ($100 value)
- BONUS: Track Feedback Corner ($200 value)
- BONUS: Monthly Scoring Competitions ($100 value)
TOTAL VALUE: $1,100+
Get started today for one monthly payment of $37.
Don't forget...it's 100% risk free.
I’ve packed a lot into Chris' Composing Community because not only do I want you to create the music that I know you can make, but I want to guarantee that you don’t fail.
And to make it a no-brainer deal for you I’m giving you a 30 day 100% money-back guarantee with your purchase of Chris' Composing Community today.
That’s right: Go through the material, join the Q&A calls, interact with the community, and if you don’t feel that it's helped you in the first 30 days of your purchase, send me an email and I’ll refund you immediately. No questions asked, no hard feelings.
"I have been following Chris on Youtube for a while and have not only enjoyed his various posts but also learned some very valuable information along the way.
As I have always looked at learning as an ongoing process, when I had the opportunity to join his composing community, I took that next step towards further development. I'm so glad I did! It offers not only a great resource of knowledge but also a fabulous place to meet and converse with an outstanding group of people.
Anyone looking to improve and add new skills to your toolbox…I can wholeheartedly recommend checking out Chris’s ongoing educational programs and the composing community also.
Thank you very much Chris, and of course all in the community.
Want the best deal, plus an exclusive workshop? Choose the annual plan!
Not only will you receive 2 months free when you sign up for the annual plan, but you'll also have access to an exclusive training series called 'The Composing Stages: Action Steps'.
These exclusive videos are designed to lay the exact framework you need to proceed through the Composing Stages, whether you're in Stage 1, 2, or 3.
It's all well and good to know what the stages are and the milestones you've reached, but the true transformation takes place when you know exactly what steps to take to reach the next stage, and where to go from there to take your composing even further.
This is powerful material that I don't share anywhere else, and I want to give it to you as a sweet bonus when you join the Chris' Composing Community annual plan (plus 2 months on me)!
Choose the right plan for you!
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$37/month
- Monthly core masterclasses covering the music creation process and the industry
- A thriving community of supportive and encouraging composers to learn from and interact with
- Monthly Q&A calls to answer your questions and further your career
- BONUS: 3 Secrets to Better Mockups (workshop)
- BONUS: Track Feedback Corner
- BONUS: Monthly Scoring Challenges
TOTAL VALUE: $1,100+
Yours today for only $37/month!
"I'm new to the music composing scene, but honestly, composing has been something that I've wanted to pursue seriously for a while now. One of the things that Chris's Composing Community offered me when I first joined was exactly what it's entitled: a community of like minded people who are both passionate about composing and very encouraging to beginners like me.
Reading the encouragement and constructive feedback from both Chris and the members of CCC on my track and other people's tracks has helped me a lot. I've found getting encouragement (and feedback) from CCC very different from getting feedback from friends and family, who, to no fault of their own, may only be able to tell you whether they like it or not, but probably are not able to articulate what they like about it or how they think it can be improved.
Prior to joining, I was taking online self-study courses and I didn't really know anyone else who was interested in composing in my social circle, so I was pretty much limited to my own perspectives, what I learnt from these courses and trial and error. Listening to others in the community, both beginner and seasoned pros, helped provide me with perspectives and wisdom that would have taken me a long time to discover on my own.
Being a part of such a community also has done wonders for me when it comes to motivation to compose. Chris recently started a monthly thematic composing challenge, which besides being good practice, helped me to focus on composing with a very clear direction under a deadline. In my recent (and first) submission, I learnt a lot about my creative workflow and preferences in the process of creating my track and the responses I got after submitting my piece were really encouraging too. This helped spur me on in my musical journey and honestly, the positive encouragement helps me to look forward to composing even more.
I really appreciate how Chris devotes a lot of his time and attention to this community, with tons of exclusive content that is relevant to composers today.
If you're serious about pursuing composing, Chris's Composing Community will definitely have something that will benefit you."
- Timothy Seet (composer, musician)
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JOIN CHRIS' COMPOSING COMMUNITYImagine a year from today...
I’d like to ask you: what would it do for you to have access to a growing community of composers who are walking the same path as you, growing and learning every day?
What would it mean for you to create music that you’re proud to share with the world, or build up a side income from monetizing your skills? How much of a difference would that make in your life 3 months from now, 6 months from now, a year from now? Would it be worth it to you?
That's what I want for you. And that's why I'd love for you to join me inside Chris' Composing Community!
You can do this. Join me today and let me show you how to write the best music I know you can make.
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