Blog by Jon Brooks specialising in Logic Pro X templates, music articles, Youtube videos, music production for film and TV, musical analysis and all things regarding audio production. Apple music and iTunes products are also featured within the blog. Jon is a British composer scoring music for film, television and advertising.
Monday 10 October 2022
Aydin Kingsta - Give Me Hope (ft. Jon Brooks) Official Music Video
Thursday 29 September 2022
Seventh Heaven - Calming and Relaxing Music to Relax the Body, Mind and Soul.
Wednesday 28 September 2022
Logic Pro X Template | Christmas Under the Sea | Kiddie Boom Box
Thursday 25 August 2022
Greatest Songs of All Time | Spotify Playlist (Curated by Jon Brooks)
Wednesday 24 August 2022
Love Songs Playlist on Spotify [Echo] by Lynsey Grace and Jon Brooks
How to Compose Music for Film and TV
1. Music Composition Basics
Music composition is the process of composing original pieces of music for use in films, TV shows, video games and commercials etc. There are many different ways to go about composing music for these types of projects. One way is to start with a theme and then write variations on that theme. Another method is to start with a mood and chord progressions and then write melodies that fit that mood. A third option is to start with a scene and then write a melody that fits that scene.
2. Film Scoring Basics
Film scoring is the process of writing original music for use in movies. In order to do this properly, you need to understand how sound works in film. Sound in film is created using two primary methods: recording and editing. Recording refers to capturing sounds directly onto tape or digital audio files. Editing refers to manipulating those recordings to create the final product.
3. Writing for Film
Writing for film involves taking a script, or working with the visuals and breaking down each scene with the film director to discuss his or her musical vision. This is known as the 'spotting session'. Each character 'could' have their own unique musical motif. What's important is that the music supports or accentuates any dialogue or emotional context.
4. Orchestration
Orchestrating means arranging various instruments together to make a complete piece of music. When orchestrating, keep in mind that each instrument has its own range of pitch and volume. You'll want to find a balance between the instruments' ranges and volumes and balance them harmonically and tonally.
5. Mixing
Mixing is the process of combining several tracks of recorded music into one cohesive track. You'll want to listen to the finished mix and make any necessary adjustments before sending it off.
6. Recording Studio Basics
The recording studio is where the actual recording takes place. Studios vary in size, equipment, and cost. However, no matter what type of studio you choose, you'll need to know how to operate it or have an engineer on hand.
7. Post-Production Basics
Post-production is the process of making changes to a completed project after it has been mixed and mastered. This includes things like adding special effects, changing the length of a song, or adding additional vocals.
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New World | Logic Pro X Template (Download) Dramatic Orchestral Music (Jon Brooks)
Saturday 30 July 2022
PLAYTIME | Download Logic Pro X Template (Jon Brooks) Kids Instrumental Music
CYBERNETIC ORGANISM | Logic Pro X Template Download (Jon Brooks) Dramatic Orchestral
Wednesday 27 July 2022
Logic Pro X Orchestration Template | Drowning
Friday 22 July 2022
Army of Doom | Logic Pro X Template Download
Echo | Lynsey Grace (Full Album)
Thursday 16 June 2022
Time Will Tell | Jon Brooks (Instrumental Music)
Friday 3 June 2022
Klezmer Comedy | Jon Brooks - Comedic Instrumental Music
Friday 20 May 2022
Book Online: Jon Brooks Recording Studio (Stockport)
Online bookings are now available at Jon Brooks Recording Studio.
Book recording studio sessions here: https://jonbrooksrecordingstudio.simplybook.it/v2/
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Recording Studio Near Me: Stockport
Jon Brooks Recording Studio
Unit 8b, Mackenzie Industrial Park
Buildbase Way
Bird Hall Lane
Stockport
SK3 0SB
United Kingdom
Funeral Music | Emotional Orchestral Music | "Funeral Procession" Music (Jon Brooks)
Tuesday 17 May 2022
New Release: Children's Instrumental Music by TrackSonix
Monday 16 May 2022
Baby genius (Mark) show daddy his amazing piano skills.
@jonbrookscomposer Baby genius (Mark) shows daddy his amazing piano skills. #🎹 #pianobaby #babypianist #babyplayingpiano #pianistbaby #babypiano #pianobabygenius #geniuspianobaby #baby #musicalbaby #jonbrooks #marksebastianbrooks #daddy #childprodigy #giftedbaby #childgenius #babiesoftiktok #babies #musicalgenius #piano #pianist #🎵 ♬ Seventh Heaven - Jon Brooks
Thursday 12 May 2022
New Release: TrackSonix Production Music Library, Vol. 7 (Jon Brooks Music)
Listen to TrackSonix Production Music Library, Vol. 7 on SPOTIFY here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0wvUqT6HRUAKusxPqjfJTF?si=cz81YCnHQxWFEvT7nXLXfw
Music composed and produced by Jon Brooks.