Abby Savell, owner of LA Percussion Rentals and Board Member of the ASA, will be leading a rare percussion recording workshop on October 25th, 2025! This event promises to be a valuable experience for pro composers who are looking to further their voice in percussion. At the workshop, we will be using more familiar instruments in […]
Over the past decade Tim Davies has become one of the busiest orchestral arrangers in the world. He has recently written for TechN9ne, Killer Mike, Tobe Nwigwe, Kem, Busta Rhymes, Ledisi, Sia, Dua Lipa, Sophie Hunger, Guster, Parkway Drive, Big Sean, Joe Bonamassa, Ibrahim Maalouf, Cynthia Erivo, the Metropole Orkest, and the BBC, Detroit, Kansas […]
We’re back with another game score study! Gordy Haab will be joining us on September 13th in Glendale to talk about his music to the hit game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! This game expands the Indiana Jones universe and is set in between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The […]
Our first event of 2026 is here! Composer Ilan Eshkeri will be joining us on January 24th for an inspiring conversation on his music for Netflix’s House of Guinness. In this session, Ilan will unpack how he weaves together seemingly disparate influences—classical, Irish folk music, punk rock, and period music—into a cohesive and expressive score. Through musical examples […]
Join us online for our annual meeting! Come find out what's coming up for the ASA, learn about volunteer opportunities and give feedback! This yearly board meeting is open to all members. Zoom link will be sent the day before the event.
Join us on February 21st in Glendale for our first in-person event of 2026! We'll be studying Alan Silvestri's music to Avengers. Together, we’ll dive deep into the orchestration behind the impactful themes—examining how Silvestri uses orchestration to create scale, heroism and emotional impact. This session will unpack practical orchestration techniques you can apply directly […]
Join us on Zoom on March 29th at 10am for Adventures in Listening! We'll be listening to music by YOU and giving constructive feedback as a group. Jeff Toyne, Edouard Brenneisen and other special guests will be joining the conversation and giving feedback as well! The theme of this session is Prestige TV! Think shows […]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to mount a full orchestral score for a major video game, especially within the production ecosystem of Los Angeles? Join composer Edouard Brenneisen as he moderates a powerhouse panel featuring Austin Wintory, Noah Gladstone, Adam Michalak. This group of industry veterans will peel back the curtain on what […]
Join us on May 17th at LAPR for a rare event with renowned studio percussionist Alex Acuña, a musician whose artistry has graced some of the most iconic recordings and film scores in history. In this intimate evening, Alex will share his insights on the composer-performer collaboration — how to communicate effectively to get the […]
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Toyne as we dive into his score for Season 2 of Apple TV+'s hit series Palm Royale. Palm Royale season 2 demanded music that matched the appetites of the ultra-wealthy characters it portrayed - more, more, more! More orchestra, more colour, more detail, more […]