Vince Webb's Composing Podcast

5 Mistakes When Composing in a DAW

I discuss 5 mistakes I've made in the past when composing professionally in a DAW. All of these issues highlight to me the important of choosing the right kind of process or tool for the job. --------------- Many of these videos ar…

5 Minor Scales and How to Use Them

I discuss the 5 main minor scales I use and demonstrate them in a variety of musical contexts.

Track Breakdown: Modern Classical Strings

I break down a recent track composed in a modern classical and cinematic style for use in TV and Film. I discuss the harmony and the arranging in the piece and demo the different stems inside Logic.

Crafting Cinematic Pads & Textures

I discuss the most common ways I create atmospheric 'pads' in the context of writing music for media.

How I personally learned to compose music

I discuss the concept of 'composing through improvising' and the 3 main activities which have contributed to my personal development as a composer.

Conversation with a Sample Library Developer (Kirk Hunter)

I chat to Kirk Hunter about his upcoming string library and the business of sampling.

Checking out Concert Strings Adaptive (Kirk Hunter)

I explore the new sample library from Kirk Hunter Studios via real-time improvisation and composing some test pieces.

How to Compose Melodies that "Shimmer"

I discuss a compositional technique I use to create a shimmering flow of notes, blurring the line between melody and accompaniment.

How to stay OBJECTIVE when Composing Music

5 psychological tricks I often use to listen to my work-in-progress track with 'fresh ears' - and decide if it's any good or not!

Creating a Library Music Album from Start to Finish

I talk about the journey of creating 'Classical Passion' - a production music album for Reliable Source which features a live string orchestra.