For Composers Who Want Greater Technique Designed for composers who understand basic music theory, this program begins with an explanation of the creative process and proceeds to provide composers with several exercises to improve technique. Composers receive multi-level exercises designed to improve the ear and analytical ability through practical composition exercises. Develop Composition Skill Through a Daily Practice Routine Grab a napkin and start notating your ideas anywhere Performers have scales, arpeggios, and repertoire to help develop technique. Studying an instrument requires a formal program of instruction that's designed to develop technique and skill. As a composer, you can also develop your technique so that when inspiration hits, you're ready to write down your ideas no matter where you are. Inspired by Master Composer, Johann Sebastian Bach A fugue a day for breakfast helped Bach become one of the greatest composers ever Bach was known for his ability to create music quickly. Reportedly, he composed a composition every morning as a warm-up exercise. For composers, the old maxim of "use it or lose it" is absolutely true. The more music you compose, the better you'll become.Developing a better overall technique requires practice. Any composer can improve, but you have to put in the work and complete challenging exercises to achieve mastery of your art. By completing time-tested exercises and developing a practice routine, you'll become a more effective composer. The Technique Builder Course Take the first step towards writing more effective compositions The text is organized into several chapters. Each chapter provides insight into the technical side of composing music. When you download the book, skim through and select the exercises that are relevant to the technique you want to develop first. Create a practice routine, and get to work improving your ability to compose effective music. Increase your knowledge and accomplish the following goals, and more: Create a program to develop your technique Learn to analyze scores and hear printed music in your mind Discover how to color your compositions with unique instrument combinations Unleash your potential and refine your ear to create music anywhere Uncover the "secret" guidelines used by music publishers, adjudicators, and colleges use to weed out composers quickly Discover basic principles of music composition to help you improve your music A Course for All Composers Exercises for the beginning, intermediate, and advanced composer Each chapter is designed to meet you at your current level and propel you to the next one. Designed for all composers, most exercises allow you to choose from three levels to match your level of experience. Begin to work on your technique today and compose your story. Exercises designed for composers at all levels: Beginning Composers: Come to this course with only a basic knowledge of music theory, and you'll be able to dramatically improve your understanding of the basic principles of music composition. Intermediate Composers: Enjoy intermediate exercises to help take your technique and music to the next level. Advanced Composers: Refine and solidify your technique to ensure you're prepared to create music that will stand the test of time. This text has been used in private lessons to help a number of student composers develop their technique and make it to the next level. Each technique is designed to take at least one month to master. Composers have enough material in this book to create a training program that will last a year or more.