Composer
A Composer creates original music for a wide range of media including film, television, video games, theatre, and concert performances. They develop musical ideas, arrange harmonies, melodies, and rhythms, and produce scores (written musical notation for all parts of a composition) for performers or digital music production. Composers blend artistic creativity with technical mastery of music theory, orchestration, and modern music production software. In the US, composers may work freelance or under contract with studios, publishers, or performing arts organisations.
- composer
- music composition
- film score
- orchestration
- music theory
- soundtrack
- original music
- music producer
- arranger
- concert music
- video game music
- music notation
- MIDI
- scoring
- performing arts
Available courses
23
Students
15
Average monthly income
NGN 2M - NGN 8M
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Music Business Course
This course covers every major pillar of the modern music business, starting with how the industry is structured and how money flows through it. You will learn how copyright law protects musical works, how publishing and recording deals are negotiated, and how royalties are collected across multiple income streams. You will also study digital distribution, streaming platform economics, and data-driven marketing strategies. The live music sector is covered in full, including tour budgeting, booking, and contracts. By the end, you will have the knowledge to make informed decisions as an artist, manager, or music business professional.
Students
28
Workload
4h - 360h
Rating
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What does a Composer do
Compose and arrange original music for film, television, theatre, video games, or concert performances using music notation software and digital audio workstations.
Develop musical themes, harmonies, and orchestrations that align with the creative vision of directors, producers, or artistic directors.
Collaborate with performers, conductors, music editors, and production teams to refine and deliver final musical scores on deadline.
License and manage intellectual property rights for original compositions, negotiating contracts with publishers, studios, and performing rights organisations.
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