We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming seminar with Dr. Norman Ludwin, a leading specialist in orchestration and film composition as well as the leader of the ASA-affiliated Eastside Ravel Study Group! Join us online on March 8th! Norman will guide us through Michael Giacchino’s retro jazz inflected spy score to The Incredibles (2004), offering a […]
We are thrilled to announce our next live event, a discussion with composer Jeff Morrow and orchestrator Jordan Seigel on the score for the Disney live-action Snow White. Jeff and Jordan will join us at the Glendale First Baptist Church on Saturday, March 29th, just one week after the film’s theatrical release, to discuss everything […]
With an impressive career spanning film, TV, and live performances, Tim has worked with top artists and major studios to craft dynamic, modern orchestrations. In this session, he’ll share insights on blending orchestral textures with contemporary music, navigating industry expectations, and creating powerful arrangements that elevate an artist’s vision. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s most sought-after orchestrators!
Composer Erik Desiderio will be joining us on April 26th to discuss his thrilling music to the hit game Last Epoch. Last Epoch is an action RPG that combines time travel with a world of adventure and the score is just as enchanting as the game itself. Erik will be taking us through his writing […]
Join us for a special session with composer Michael Paraskevas as we dive into the Emmy-winning Agatha All Along. Michael will walk us through the creative process behind his score and share insights on collaborating with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Michael's co-score to Agatha All Along conjures a spellbinding sonic journey down the Witches' […]
Join us for an exciting conversation with acclaimed game music composer Maclaine Diemer, hosted by Academy of Scoring Arts board member Jose Daniel Ruiz. With over 16 years of experience in interactive media, Maclaine has composed for some of the industry's most iconic titles including Guild Wars 2, League of Legends, Rock Band, and Firmament. […]
Join us for a night of “Shredding and Schenkerian Analysis,” with Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson and Vincent Oppido as we discuss thematic evolution of the hit show Cobra Kai over its six seasons, and deep-dive some of the beefiest cues of the final epic season. Leo and Zach will also be getting out their guitars […]
It’s the annual Academy of Scoring Arts Hollywood Bowl Night! Join us on July 15th to see the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform the music of Alexandre Desplat. We reserved a block of seats in section F2 and are happy to offer our members tickets at the group discount price! Members are welcome to buy additional […]
Our Indiana Jones Raiders score study is BACK! This time we’ll be studying the score in-person in Glendale on July 26th at 10am. We’ll be looking at the next two cues “The Rolling Ball” and “Flight to Freedom.” Our mockup team has been working hard on score prep and mockups, so we’ll be able to […]
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 […]