Cinematic orchEstration
was £245
Timeless Techniques FROM HOLLYWOOD PROFESSIONALS
- Learn different techniques for orchestras between 13 and 85 players
- Deconstruct classic scores with the pros, including Star Wars and The Snowman
- Learn how to get the best from instruments with legendary session musicians
- Follow an orchestral recording by the 50-piece City of Prague Philharmonic
FEATURING A 50-PIECE FILM ORCHESTRA
Follow EMMY-nominated film and TV composer Guy Michelmore on a journey from an initial piano sketch right through to a live recording with the 50-piece City of Prague Philharmonic.
Along the way, meet a host of world-class orchestrators, composers and musicians. Learn how to get the most from ensembles ranging from an intimate 13 players up to a full, thunderous 85-piece orchestra.
Alongside over 30 hours of video, listen to audio clips, read illustrated course texts and practice your new-found skills with a host of useful exercises.
Star Wars: Deep Analysis
(parts 1 & 2)
Star Wars features some of the most iconic film music of all time, and is a true masterclass in writing for a large orchestra.
This course features 2-hours of deep analysis with Guy Michelmore and EMMY-nominated orchestrator Chuck Fernandez, helping you understand what makes it work so incredibly well.
Watch parts 1 and 2 of 8, for free.
Learn FROM TOp FILM ORCHESTRATORS
With many blockbuster films, shows and games among their credits, the legendary orchestrators in this course can bring you a wealth of real-world techniques and advice to enhance your music.
GUY MICHELMORE
(COURSE HOST)
ThinkSpace Founder
EMMY-Nominated Composer for
Marvel, Lionsgate, Disney
NIC RAINE
Star Wars: The Clone Wars,
GoldenEye (game)
James Bond films with John Barry:
The Living Daylights, A View To A Kill
MILTON NELSON
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw
Batman: Arkham Origins (game)
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Scrubs
FRANCIS SHAW
Ivor Novello Winner for Best Film Score
A Room With A View
The Forth Protocol
Vendetta
STEVE SIDWELL
GRAMMY-Winning Composer
Bohemian Rhapsody
Moulin Rouge!
The Voice UK
HOWARD BLAKE
The Snowman
The Changeling
Flash Gordon
The Hunger
RACHEL JAMES
GoldenEye (game)
Jungle Book
Thor Tales of Asgard
Planet Hulk
ALAN PARKER
Coast (BBC)
Fallen Angel
Jaws 3
Up Close & Personal
Charles Fernandez
EMMY-Nominated Composer
The Little Mermaid
Robot Chicken
The Butterfly Effect
AND A-LIST FILM SCORE MUSICIANS
Learn how to get the best from different instruments with interviews and tutorials from some of the world's most in-demand film scoring musicians (and some of Hans Zimmer's favourites).
Migration
No Time To Die
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
Dunkirk
Anthony Pleeth
Inception
The Dark Knight Rises
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Gladiator
Richard Watkins
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
The Batman
Captain Marvel
Mary Poppins Returns
SIMON GUNTON
Casino Royale
The Bourne Ultimatum
Blood Diamond
Joan of Arc
JAMiE TALBOT
Wonka
Avengers: Endgame
Captain America: The First Avenger
Harry Brown
Course Breakdown
Introduction To Orchestration
JOIN THOUSANDS OF course students
"I loved the course. Even though I have a Bachelor of Music and have played in orchestras, it really opened my eyes to the techniques of good orchestra writing. I also discovered that I love writing for woodwinds, which I had never considered much before."
– Linda Missad
“Cinematic Orchestration helped my composition skills at every level. I have many years of experience writing many types of music, yet this course has helped me enormously.”
– Rupert Gibb
“By dissecting the characteristics of individual instruments, this course has enabled me to use them to their full potential. It really helped me to explore and find myself as a composer.”
– Marie-Anne Fischer
“I’ve really enjoyed the course. It's Informative without being stodgy. It’s given me the confidence to continue developing my orchestral writing.”
– David Tate
A ThinkSpace Legacy Course is one that was once retired, but has now been refurbished and made available again due to popular demand.
The videography may not be as polished as in our newer courses, but the information is timeless and of real benefit to orchestral composers.
There may be remnants of outdated technical information in the course. We have done our best to remove any information that would impact your ability to understand orchestration in today's industry.
Lifetime access to our DiSCORD community of composers
We want to bring our students closer together, as we understand online learning can be isolating at times. With this course you will also get access to our ThinkSpace Community Discord channel.
This vibrant community connects you with fellow students, industry alumni, tutors, and professionals across the globe. There's always someone to help, offer advice, provide encouragement, or share work opportunities.
Interested? Get Started TODAY
- Learn from A-list Hollywood orchestrators, composers and musicians
- Deconstruct classic scores, including Star Wars and The Snowman
- Over 30 hours of engaging video tutorials, plus course notes and practice tasks
- Lifelong access to our worldwide Discord network of composers
Lifetime access. Start, finish and revisit anytime.
30-day money-back policy
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