What kind of training is required for a novice to become music composer?
“What kind of training is required for a novice to become music composer? Ex: Keyboard playing, mastering music theory etc” You’ll need keyboard mastery, a thorough foundation in Music Theory and part writing, ear training, sight singing, composition, arranging, scoring, knowledge of how orchestral instruments work together as well as independently…the list could go on and on. “2. If I get training in music composition in some school in USA, can I use that knowledge to compose songs for a different culture? As I mentioned before, I am interested to compose music for Indian films.” All the above training will go a long way in helping to prepare you for scoring films aimed at the Indian culture, but it’s your personal experience as an Indian movie-goer and that shared heritage which you will need to rely on most. And you will also need to augment your education in music-related subjects with courses that address the specific needs of music in Indian Cultures. In a lot of ways, the musi