Hey guys, I am finding I have more time to really get "serious" with my composing hobby so I'm trying to learn more theory and composition techniques vs just writing stuff and hoping it sounds good.
To give some background, 5 years ago when I went into college I started as a Music Ed major and did that for a year before switching to Computer Science. So I have basically a first year Music Major understanding of theory. Looking at the curriculum of the Essential Composer Training: Foundation, I'm seeing that I have learned most of that stuff, though I do need to brush up on it. I'm curious what others think about it, I know it has a lot of rave reviews but is it better for someone with less music theory background than me? How much will I still benefit from this if I know about traditional voice leading, counter point, intervals, triads, etc.? I understand it puts it into a composing context vs just straight music theory but the $200 seems steep for me.
Let me know what you guys think, thanks!
To give some background, 5 years ago when I went into college I started as a Music Ed major and did that for a year before switching to Computer Science. So I have basically a first year Music Major understanding of theory. Looking at the curriculum of the Essential Composer Training: Foundation, I'm seeing that I have learned most of that stuff, though I do need to brush up on it. I'm curious what others think about it, I know it has a lot of rave reviews but is it better for someone with less music theory background than me? How much will I still benefit from this if I know about traditional voice leading, counter point, intervals, triads, etc.? I understand it puts it into a composing context vs just straight music theory but the $200 seems steep for me.
Let me know what you guys think, thanks!