Take the Next Step Towards
Mastering Film Scoring
Discover comprehensive insights and hands-on techniques
that will set you apart as a composer.
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:
The Kick Start You Need!
"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
☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5
- Verified 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:
Feel more Confident
"This course gives good insight and guidance that will help you throughout your film composing career. It has definitely made me feel more confident as a composer. I highly recommend it!"
Michael Rien
☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5
- Verified Student
Test the Course, No Strings Attached
Enroll with Confidence – 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our top priority. We’re so confident in the value and quality of our course that we offer a risk-free 14-day guarantee. We want you to feel completely comfortable and excited about your learning journey with us. Simply try the first module of the course, dive into the content and explore the lessons. If you find that the course isn’t the right fit for you, just let us know within 14 days, and we’ll issue a full refund – no questions asked.
Ready to create music that tells a story?
Enroll Now and Start Scoring Films Today!
Intro to FiIm Scoring
taught by Stephen Berkemeier
€
109
99
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13 Lessons in 6 different Modules
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Focus on film scoring theory instead of music theory
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Worksheets and summaries for each module, to help you learn and practice
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Three short films, including the sound effects tracks to work with
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Exclusive Notes from the Instructor he took while composing for the sample film
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14 Day Money Back Guarantee
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20€ Voucher for the Indie Film Music Contest
Here’s What Students are Saying About The Course
Changed The Way I Think Of Music As A Storytelling Language
"I've been a musician all my life, but I was really struggling with completing any kind of scoring work. I could come up with an idea or two, but that's about as far as I'd get, overwhelemed at the prospect of doing just a completed scene. This course gave me the framework for a wonderfully reliable way to come up with new ideas in an organized manner, that ensures you'll actually finish the work. It's also changed the way I think of music as a storytelling language, I find myself searching for the same ideas I learned in the course in every film I watch now."
Zac Markey
☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5
- Verified Student
Enlightening Alternative Method Of Scoring To Film
"An enlightening alternative method of scoring to film based on the aspects of how to approach the scoring process itself. Delivered in nice bite-sized videos, across several modules, with handy print-outs at the end of each module. I think using this method may just help on a project I'm currently tackling. Many thanks for the opportunity to test run this great little course."
Suzanne
☆☆☆☆☆ 4/5
- Verified Student
Gave Me A Clear Framework For Scoring
"An excellent and efficient way to understand the rudiments of film scoring!"
Moonlight Creative
☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5
- Verified Student
Meticulously Detailed
"The content of this course is very informative, meticulously detailed and includes very interesting audio references. < Intro to Film Scoring > has given me new tools that can greatly facilitate my work as a screen music composer."
Anonymous
☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5
- Verified Student
Learned A Lot Of New Tips And Tricks
"This is a brilliant and useful guide on how to incorporate your present composition skills within the medium of film. As I did this course, I learned quite a lot of new tips and tricks on how to score films effectively!"
Anonymous
☆☆☆☆☆ 5/5
- Verified Student
Course Content Breakdown
Get introduced to the course, its structure, and the essential tools for success. You’ll explore the key roles of film music and begin your journey by setting up your project in a DAW, ready to start composing.
3 Lessons
Learn how to step back and see the film’s story as a whole. You’ll discover the importance of your first impressions and how a simple story summary can guide your musical decisions throughout the process.
2 Lessons
Explore the art of crafting themes, motifs, and sound palettes that will shape your soundtrack. This module gives you the foundation for creating a musical identity for characters, locations, and story themes before diving into scene-by-scene composition.
2 Lessons
Learn how to break the film into manageable scenes and take strategic notes on how music will enhance each one. You’ll set the stage for your soundtrack by planning exactly where and how your themes will come to life.
2 Lessons
Get hands-on with spotting your scenes and composing music that fits perfectly with the story. This module will guide you through syncing your themes to key moments, creating a seamless connection between music and film.
3 Lessons
Learn the final steps of exporting your soundtrack and syncing it with the film. You’ll be guided on how to submit your completed project, wrapping up your creative journey with a polished, professional product.
1 Lesson
Ready to craft music that moves audiences?
Enroll Now and Start Scoring Films Today!
Intro to FiIm Scoring
taught by Stephen Berkemeier
€
109
99
-
13 Lessons in 6 different Modules
-
Focus on film scoring theory instead of music theory
-
Worksheets and summaries for each module, to help you learn and practice
-
Three short films, including the sound effects tracks to work with
-
Exclusive Notes from the Instructor he took while composing for the sample film
-
14 Day Money Back Guarantee
-
20€ Voucher for the Indie Film Music Contest
FAQs
The course is not conducted via Zoom. It is a self-paced online course, meaning you can access the materials at any time and progress at your own speed. The course includes pre-recorded modules, worksheets, and summaries, which allow you to learn at your convenience without needing to attend live sessions.
Absolutely. We guide you through every step, starting with scoring your first film.
You definitely don’t need a lot of music theory knowledge to take this class. the only real requirement is that you have some kind of process or strategy for writing music, even if it’s as simple as improvising on a piano or recording melodies into your phone.
The strategies we cover are designed to be flexible and accessible, meeting you wherever you are in your musical journey. For example, when we talk about creating character themes, the focus is on identifying the key elements of a character’s arc or background that the music should capture. How you choose to bring those elements to life is entirely up to you (although we cover some additional strategies for this as well). It’s all about giving you tools and a workflow that fits your own creative approach.
You will have Lifetime Access to this course and potential updates.
The Modules are broken down into manageable lessons that fit any schedule, so you can go at it and learn at your own pace.
We want to ensure that you’re happy with the course so we offer a 14 day money back guarantee. Simply test the course with the first module and if you are not happy with the quality or content of the course, contact us within the first 14 days after your purchase and we’ll send you a refund with no questions asked. To avoid people abusing this guarantee we can only offer a refund as long as you haven’t proceeded further than the first module of the course.
We believe in our course and want you to be happy with your decision. That’s why we’ve made the refund process quick and simple. If you’re not satisfied for any reason, just reach out, and we’ll handle it promptly – zero hassle, zero stress.
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
Learn from a Trusted Expert
Meet your instructor — Stephen Berkemeier, a.k.a. Tabletop 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, he will show you workflows, tools, and scoring strategies that transform sound into emotion.