Master Trailer, TV, and Ad Music Faster & Get Your Music Heard.
My courses condense over 15 years experience in writing music for trailers, ads, and TV. I learnt it all the hard way, so you don't have to.
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(All included in The Composers Academy)
🖥 Course - 51 lessons
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The Cinematic Piano Course teaches you how to craft dramatic, nostalgic, and atmospheric piano music for trailers, TV, and film — a course that’s already helped composers like Aidin Ashoori land placements with Hulu.
🖥 Course - 46 lessons
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The Trailer Music Course shows you step-by-step how to compose, produce, mix, and master cinematic trailer cues - to help you get the powerful, Hollywood-level sound you need for placements.
🖥 Course - 50 lessons
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Horror Music Mastery teaches you how to design chilling, cinematic soundscapes - from suspenseful beds to jump-scare trailers - so you can score fear in film, TV, and media with confidence.
🖥 Course - 17 lessons
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Learn to compose, arrange, and produce emotionally rich, cinematic string tracks for film, TV, and trailers - with insider insight and real-world techniques to bring realism, elegance, and impact to your string music.
🖥 Course - 15 lessons
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Learn how to craft tense, organic, and atmospheric thriller and horror trailer cues from scratch. Learn the exact sound design, writing, and production techniques behind Richard Pryn’s award-winning placements in trailers.
🖥 Course - 10 lessons
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Learn how to turn simple rhythms into full-power, swagger-fuelled drum-only tracks used in action and comedy trailers, giving you the tools and confidence to write percussion-driven cues that editors want.
🖥 Course - 18 lessons
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Learn how to craft explosive, cinematic action trailer cues from scratch, using professional techniques to create impact, tension, and unforgettable soundscapes for film, TV, and trailers.
🖥 Course - 12 lessons
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Learn how to create enchanting, orchestral trailer cues that blend whimsy and wonder, using advanced harmony and orchestration techniques to transport listeners to magical realms.
🖥 Course - 13 lessons
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Learn to create emotionally charged, slow-building trailer cues with cinematic intensity - guiding you step-by-step from concept to final track using real-world examples and pro-level techniques.
🖥 Course - 12 lessons
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Learn to craft soaring, cinematic orchestral trailer cues that inspire emotion and captivate audiences, from initial idea to polished production.
🖥 Course - 12 lessons
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This course guides you step-by-step in producing hybrid trailer tracks that combine emotional orchestration with modern cinematic textures and sound design.
🖥 Course - 34 lessons
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Your step-by-step guide to crafting cinematic trailer cues from scratch, covering everything from sketching ideas and structuring tracks to mixing and finishing, all using free tools and beginner-friendly techniques.
🖥 Course - 16 lessons
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Teaches you how to design rich, evolving drone textures and atmospheres that form the emotional backbone of cinematic trailers - with step-by-step guidance from concept to final mix.
🖥 Course - 17 lessons
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Teaches you the foundational techniques every trailer composer needs - from bringing MIDI to life to crafting tension, dynamics, and cinematic flow - so your tracks finally sound like the pros.
🖥 Course - 12 lessons
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Unlock the secrets of minimalism by mastering five core rhythmic and pattern-based techniques to craft instantly atmospheric, intricately layered cinematic music perfect for film trailers and high-end adverts.
Trailer Music Master ($697)
Trailer Music Master is the complete Trailer Music course bundle that comes complete with 12 amazing courses that take you from complete beginner to mastered track.
It is all 14+ years experience writing award-winning, licensable trailer music condensed into bitesize courses.
"If you are wanting to pursue Trailer Music full time I recommend the full bundle because it will save you lots of money and will introduce you to the various in-demand genres available and you may just find YOUR go-to genre. I am now writing for a successful trailer music library thanks to Richard's guidance and mentorship. Highly recommended!" - Marlon Schaeffer
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"I recommend the full bundle because it will save you lots of money and will introduce you to the various in-demand genres available and you may just find YOUR go-to genre. I am now writing for a successful trailer music library thanks to Richard's guidance and mentorship. Highly recommended!"
- Marlon Schaeffer, Composer
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"As an aspiring trailer music composer, I feel so lucky and grateful to be able to learn about Rich's skills and mindset as a composer. His methods are very concrete, practical, and helpful for effective writing and a healthy mindset, which helps composers deal with self-doubt while composing."
- Mingse Chen, Composer
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"Rich's informal style of teaching makes the courses enjoyable and leaves you eager to get to work, move onto the next module and finally complete your track. His enthusiasm is infectious and his knowledge in the field is second to none."
- Dominic Matthews, Composer
Meet the founder
Hi, I'm Rich 👋🏼
I started writing music for ads in 2007, movie trailers in 2011 and I went full time in 2014. Then in 2017 I started teaching other people how what I had learnt.
Learning to write music for sync can be frustrating and can sometimes get you down. You have to write great ideas, often recorded yourself, and produce them to the highest possible standard. All from the comfort of your own studio. Or in my case, front room.
That's why I started creating courses. To help make writing music for trailers, ads, TV (and for fun) as simple and as straightforward as reading a book.
Fast forward to today:
- I've landed hundreds of placements
- I've been able to write music full time
- I've taught thousands of composers how to write trailer music
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