Create Music That Moves Audiences
—Start Scoring Films from Day One
Master the art of film scoring with a hands-on, guided approach.
Forget music theory; focus on score theory, practical techniques, and proven workflows that bring stories to life.
Enrollment is currently closed. It will open again in MAY during our next contest.
Quick Course Overview
Who Is This For?
Perfect for aspiring composers, musicians, and film enthusiasts who want to go beyond writing music and learn how to craft scores that enhance storytelling. Our test have shown that this course is perfect Beginner as well as Amateur Composers that already have some experience!
What You’ll Learn:
“If you are a young composer looking forward to develop your skills in film scoring but you are not sure how or where to start with your music – this course will surely give you the kick start you need! It will provide you with all of the steps you need to obtain as your habit when you compose for movies and will give you a stable structure to climb on while building your sound.”
– Mihaela Koleva
Student
Meet your Instructor
Meet Stephen Berkemeier, a.k.a. Tabletopcomposer, an experienced media composer and former therapist-turned-professional composer. With a unique teaching method that blends practical scoring techniques with essential “score theory,” Stephen brings a fresh perspective on how music can evoke emotions. Drawing on industry knowledge and experience, Stephen will show you workflows, tools, and scoring strategies that transform sound into emotion.
Instructor's note:
“We designed this course to fill a big gap in online resources for aspiring media composers. Instead of just focusing on music theory for film scoring, this class dives into the practical tools, strategies, and workflows that filmmakers and composers actually use to bring stories to life through music. We cover everything from the essentials of spotting, to understanding the three main functions of film music, and even techniques for capturing any emotion through music. Feedback from our trial was clear: people loved learning methods and strategies they could put right into action on their own projects!"
Why this course?
Unlike traditional music courses, this is a hands-on guide to score theory—not just music theory. You’ll learn to compose music that enhances visuals and moves viewers emotionally, with techniques and exercises that make every lesson immediately useful.
What's included:
Join Composers from all around the world in our ongoing Contest
This course guides you through the complete process of scoring a short film. You can also directly use it as a guide to participating in one of our competitions. This will give you the opportunity to showcase your talent, motivate you to immediately put everything you learn to the test, and get feedback from our judges on your work.
Furthermore, you’ll get 20€ off this course if you also register to participate in the competition. Learn more about the contest
Curious About What’s Inside? Get the Full Details
Find out how this course can take you from aspiring composer to professional film scorer.