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Professional Diploma in Music Composition
Song-writing, EDM, Soundtrack, Sound Design, Orchestral Music
About
The Pro Diploma Course in "Music Composing" is designed for people who express themselves through music. Whether you compose songs, electronic or orchestral music, soundtracks for cinema, live theatre, or want to produce music for ads, this course is just for you. Learn how to create melodies, chord progressions, record, mix, produce and release your music. Find out how the Music Business operates and kick-start your career starting here with us, in Cyprus or online.
No previous experience needed.
Benefits
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Develop your artistic internal voice.
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Discover your Creative Identity.
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Write more songs and produce more music.
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Experiment on new forms of creativity.
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Promote your works to the world market.
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Get your own professional website.
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Create a network of artists and other professionals.
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Promote yourself and your music compositions.
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Release your songs via our Music Label.
Choose your focus
The MusicArt ® method was designed to apply on various styles of genres of music composition. While this Music Composition course provides you with the tools to navigate through many different music genres, it also allows you to learn how to produce sound for demo purposes of your compositions.
In Year Two and Year Three you get to choose an area where you can focus on during your studies.
Focus Areas:
- Song-Writing & Audio Production
- Electronic Music & Audio Production
- Moving Image: Soundtrack
- Moving Image: Sound Design
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Theatre Composition & Audio Production
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Orchestral Composition & Audio Production
Diploma Modules
The Foundation: Discover yourself
In the 1st year we prepare the ground for the next years. We let you experiment in various styles of composition and develop your knowledge and techniques around music.
Modules included:
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Composition Basics
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Structures & Styles 101
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Copyright & IP Basics
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Business 101: Biz Thinking
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Career management 101
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Music Studio & Audio Production Lab
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Final Project Preparation
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Advanced Level: Going Deeper
You now know who you are as an artist. It's time to transform your stress before a live session into a creative power, and advance your skills in the studio.
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Digital Music Composer
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Comms & Promo 101
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Business 102: Branding
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Social Media 101
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Music Studio & Audio Production Lab
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Visiting Artists Session
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Final Project Preparation
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Master Level: Becoming an Expert
It's time to make career choices related to your repertoire, public image, financial management, and finalise the recordings to release your EP and artistic website via our Music Label.
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Professional Composer
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Career management 103
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Contracts & Negotiations
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Business 103: Financials
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Music Studio & Audio Production Lab
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Website Preparation
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Official Music Releases
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Kick-start your Career
The 'Kick-Start Your Business' programme was created to allow you to continue personal coaching and start your own business. Through this programme, you will also become a 'Certified Trainer" of the MusicArt® method.
Career+ modules:
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Train-the-Trainer methods
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Technology Tools
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'MusicArt' Biz coaching
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Business coaching
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Communication & Promo
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Certifications & Terms
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Website & Online Tools
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Starting your Business
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Amplifying Excellence
Certified Training
We certify you to become a Trainer and provide all the tools you need to teach the method, make a living and get your students certified.
Pro Coaching
The coaching we provided is both personal and professional, allowing the course to adjust exactly to your needs, dreams and goals.
Project release
Our industry-oriented Diploma supports your career and your development with hands-on practice and real-world projects officially released by us.
Kick-start Career
This Pro Diploma course is consisted of three years. The Career+ programme (optional) offers business coaching so you can start your career.
Inspire. Act. Impact.
Personal Academy
Weekly meetings include both private sessions and in small groups. That is how we provide flexibility. An Academy tailored to your needs and schedule.
Online Academy
Our Academy operates online, as a Mobile & Remote School. All you need is a fast Internet connection. You can now Study from Everywhere you are!
Original Methods
All our original methods have been re-designed especially for online environments, to maximize the remote learning outcomes.
Recorded Sessions
Online sessions are recorded. In case you miss a group session, we have you covered. This also allows you to watch all sessions again, at a later stage, for deeper learning.
FAQ : Q&A for Music Composition
1. I am not a classically trained musician. I can’t read classical music notation. Can I still learn to compose music? Yes, you can still learn to compose music, even if you do not have a classical background or if you do not play any music instrument. In fact, the Music Computer is a modern “multi-instrument” that allows everyone to compose music and edit digital audio. Our live, interactive Professional Diploma courses connect you with active industry professionals, who guide you through everything, from modern music theory, to advanced audio production, and from compositional techniques, to modern and classical orchestration. Whether you want to score films, design sound for theatre, or produce electronic music, you can build a commercial portfolio from anywhere in the world.
2. Can I chose a specific compositional style within this course? Yes. While VeraGrand Academy's music composition professional programmes build a strong core foundation, students can tailor their studies and focus exclusively on specific stylistic paths. Our curriculum offers dedicated Focus Areas designed to match your specific career goals and artistic vision, including: - Song-Writing & Audio Production - Electronic Music & Audio Production - Moving Image: Soundtrack - Moving Image: Sound Design - Theatre Composition & Audio Production - Orchestral Composition & Audio Production This flexible structure allows learners starting from age 15 and above to master their preferred medium with expert live mentorship, utilising their own home setups and industry-standard workflows.
3. Do I need to live in Cyprus to take this Music Composition course? No. While VeraGrand Academy is based in Nicosia, Cyprus, all professional diploma courses are delivered fully online, allowing students from across Europe and around the globe to participate live from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
4. I prefer to study in physical spaces. Do you offer an option to study in Cyprus instead of online? Yes, absolutely. VeraGrand Academy adjusts its educational system to fit your needs. We are based in Nicosia and offer our programmes in a hybrid mode. One-to-one mentoring can be taught in our physical space in Nicosia, and group sessions can be taught online, to accommodate everyone. Thus, you can get the best of both worlds.
5. Can I study at VeraGrand Academy, while attending school/college, or working a full-time job? Yes, absolutely. VeraGrand Academy adjusts its live online sessions to fit your schedule, offering a structured programme built specifically for students and working professionals. One-to-one mentoring is tailored to your availability, and recordings are accessible if you miss any group sessions. If you are already a University student, we offer support classes to excel at your modules.
6. What kind of final projects or portfolio pieces will I complete in this course? At VeraGrand Academy, students graduate with tangible, market-ready portfolios, featured on their own artistic websites. Depending on your chosen focus area, your final projects include professionally recorded, mixed, and mastered singles, EPs, electronic music tracks, or cinematic/theatrical soundscapes. These real-world assets are specifically designed to help students showcase their expertise to global clients, universities, and industry employers.
7. Why does VeraGrand Academy insists on using a Mac for this course? VeraGrand Academy recommends Apple Mac computers for its professional diploma course in Music Composition, especially if you are interested in creating a Home Recording Studio to produce your own music. The reason is that Apple technology is the undisputed industry standard for audio production. The Mac Operating System handles digital audio, video and colour in a very specific manner (Apple’s core technologies), allowing you to focus on producing rather than solving technical issues. Powered by advanced Apple Silicon chips, Macs deliver unmatched hardware-software integration that ensures superior system stability during heavy tasks, multi-track software-instrument orchestration and audio recording.
8. Can you help with preparation for university applications to study Music Composition? Yes. We offer specialised University Preparation services, including consulting on institution selection across Cyprus, Europe, the UK, and the US. We help you create your digital portfolio (recordings), we offer interview preparation through audition simulations. You can find out more on our University Preparation course page. For more details on taking the next step, be sure to read our “The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a University programme” in the Articles section of this website.
9. What if I am already studying at a University. Do you offer support and guidance for University students as well? Yes. For personalised academic advising and guidance, while at University, we offer a dedicated coaching programme that supports you every step of the way. Students who attended the programme had higher chance to graduate with a top mark (for UK Universities is often known as “first class”), gaining valuable practical knowledge and transferrable skills to apply to their future professional careers. Contact us for more information.
10. How can I register for this Diploma in Music Composition at VeraGrand? You will need to fill in the online application found on this page and proceed to the payment for the first and last instalment. If you are securing a special discount offer for early registration, do so within the deadline announced. We are quite strict with offers expiring after specific dates, which are announced on the website. For more information, feel free to reach out to our team via the website contact form or via telephone.
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Professional Diploma Courses are paid in 12 monthly installments
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