“The amount of resources available is absurd. Between the over-the-shoulder scoring videos and all the PDFs and fake books, it's an incredible font of knowledge.”
Justin T.Modern Cinematic ScoringLearn with a BAFTA-winning composer
SCORE LIKE THE PROS
Study the art and craft of cinematic scoring with Jason Graves. Composers at every level can master the creative and technical skills of film scoring through self-guided lessons, genre-focused live classes, and personalized one-on-one mentorship.
Two ways to learn
Choose your path
Self-guided
Pre-Recorded Lessons
Lessons are focused on specific skills, like crafting a game score, harmony fundamentals, or mixing/mastering. Buy once and learn on your own schedule, forever.
80+Hours of video
Free& paid
∞Lifetime access
Flagship Program
MODERN CINEMATIC SCORING
The complete one-on-one mentorship. Live genre-based classes that repeat every six months, 130+ hours of over-the-shoulder walkthroughs, thousands of files, and personal feedback on every cue.
130+Hours of video
15Scenes to score
1:1Cue feedback
The Flagship Program
Modern Cinematic Scoring
Learning that works with your schedule, not the other way around. Live classes repeat every six months, so there are no due dates and you never fall behind.
1:1Personal mentoring on every cue
7Genre-based modules
1000'sOf audio, MIDI, and PDF files
130+Hours of recorded walkthroughs
Foundation
It’s all about how you set things up from the beginning. Plan every detail of your ideal template based on your currently available software.
Fantasy
Create wonder and adventure through memorable themes, rich harmony, and orchestral color.
Action
Build momentum and intensity with driving rhythms, propulsive strings, and powerful orchestration.
Drama
Shape emotion and character through expressive harmony, simple orchestration, and featured solo performances.
Horror
It's all about the unknown. Create tension and unease through dissonance, unusual textures, and unconventional sounds.
Trailer
Build impact and dramatic scale with classic trailer structure, escalating energy, and bold musical statements.
Mystery
Build curiosity and uncertainty through shifting harmony, sparse textures, and restrained orchestration.
Animation
Support the action and underscore the gags with expressive themes, colorful orchestration, and musical agility.
What students say
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Justin T.Modern Cinematic Scoring“I just really appreciate all the knowledge you're sharing. The atmosphere of this course is so encouraging - overwhelming in the best way possible.”
Ana P.Modern Cinematic Scoring“This class takes you from A to B, all the way through Z. Every module flows neatly into the next, and before I knew it I had a fully loaded orchestral template and a whole new bag of musical tricks.”
Ben W.Modern Cinematic Scoring