Vince Webb's Composing Podcast

Programming MIDI Percussion

I create a short example piece using a virtual percussion ensemble and share some MIDI programming tips along the way.Velocity to Keys Logic Scripter Script (known issues with note off data whe…

Should Composers Use AI Musicians?

I discuss the emergence of new tools for creating virtual instrument performances using AI. Tools mentionedhttps://kagura-music.jp/melisma-top<…

How I Learned to Embrace Social Media as a Composer

Is it worth posting your work to social media? I share the mindset shift that helped me reframe social media as something positive rather than a burden. 💬 Join the Discord Community - https://discord.gg/GUfwVPCbET📣 Sign up…

Musical Set Theory and How to Use it

What is Set Theory and how can you use it to write modern media music? I breakdown my personal understanding and demonstrate how I compose with it with several orchestral music examples using virtual instruments.

Composing with the Cycle of Fifths

I give my take on the Cycle of Fifths - what is it, how do we compose with it and how do we practice it?

Composing a Pirate Themed Track 🏴‍☠️

In this episode I breakdown a recent composition and talk about the arrangement, orchestration and music theory.

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.