The Global Conservatory
Composition & Songwriting Write music that endures
Structured, high-level training across genres, disciplines, and mediums. Delivered live online from anywhere in the world.
To train composers and songwriters who write intelligent, emotionally resonant, and enduring music - regardless of genre.
Areas of Study
Four paths. Combine as you evolve.
Classical & Contemporary Composition
Harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, score formatting, and concert music analysis.
Songwriting & Lyric Craft
Melody, lyric development, structure, DAW integration, and genre techniques across pop, folk, R&B, and theatre.
Arranging & Reharmonization
Jazz, orchestral, choral, and hybrid arranging for live and studio performance.
Collaborative & Interdisciplinary
Scoring for film and dance, multimedia integration, and cross-genre creation.
Additional study includes: Formal development (binary, rondo, sonata), text setting, vocal harmony writing, and lead sheet creation.
How You Learn
Weekly mentorship. Real feedback.
- Private Lessons60-minute weekly Zoom sessions with annotated feedback on scores and demos
- Peer WorkshopsCollaborative critique and curated student showcases
- Custom AssignmentsPortfolio-focused composition projects tailored to your goals
- Studio LabsOptional sessions for revision, refinement, and experimentation
- Capstone ProjectsFaculty-reviewed works for advanced students (by invitation)
Industry Tools
Professional-grade software
Notation
Sibelius, Finale, Dorico, MuseScore Pro
DAWs
Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools
Home Setup
Microphone and interface for demos and recording
Templates, DAW guides, and discounted software setup assistance included.
Portfolio & Career
Graduate with work that opens doors
Scores
Chamber or orchestral works ready for submission
Recordings
Demo recordings, EPs, and production samples
Multimedia
Genre-blending and interdisciplinary projects
Applications
Grant and festival submissions prepared
Strategy
Publishing and licensing guidance
Press Kit
Resume, artist statement, and materials
Digital Identity
Website and online presence development
Next Steps
Competitions, residencies, graduate admissions
Students may be paired with vocalists, instrumentalists, or interdisciplinary collaborators to bring their work to life.
Mentorship
Learn from artists shaping the industry
- Juilliard, Eastman, Royal Academy, Berklee educators
- Composers with international commissions
- Producers with chart credits and label partnerships
- Record label A&R representatives
- Librettists, orchestrators, and vocal arrangers
- Festival curators and arts administrators
Who This Is For
This division serves serious creators
- Composers preparing for graduate school, commissions, or ensembles
- Songwriters seeking structured development and production tools
- Producers aiming to deepen compositional fluency
- Instrumentalists and vocalists who want to write their own material
The focus is on discipline, mentorship, and output. Students graduate with a portfolio, presentation tools, and a clear creative path.
Meet Your Teachers
Composition & Songwriting Faculty
Award-winning composers, arrangers, and songwriters guiding the next generation of musical creators.
Begin Your Journey
Study with Leading Composers & Songwriters
Join a global community of serious creators building enduring work.