Are you a musician or producer who wants to turn your passion for music into a career scoring music for films, TV, games, and more?
Introducing
Intro to Scoring
with Aoife O’Leary
Intro to Scoring is a step-by-step course that walks you through the entire scoring process - from your mindset and first cue, all the way to delivery and landing work. If you’ve ever thought about scoring but felt unsure where to start, this course is for you.
So what is scoring?
Scoring is using music to support the intention / emotion in a scene.
So if you can create music that moves people, then you can score for films, TV, ads, short docs, YouTube videos - all of it.
Now, most musicians think scoring is only for classical composers or orchestral pros, but what if I told you…
⛔️ You don’t need to know how to read or write music to start scoring.
⛔️ You don’t need to play10 (or even any!) instruments.
⛔️ You definitely don’t to have been to music school.
And in Intro to Scoring, you will:
Gain a crystal-clear understanding of how the scoring process actually works - from first ideas and discussions to delivering your final cues.
Learn what’s expected of you as a composer - creatively and professionally - so you’re never left guessing, and can over-deliver.
Know how to figure out what a scene really needs musically, and how to match that with your music - your best music.
Get both the technical know-how and the mindset tools you need to confidently land (and crush!) your first scoring gig.
Transform your passion into a deeply rewarding career in the super fun world of scoring.
Make money! Just like with sync, with scoring you can make money both upfront and through back-end royalties.
Intro To Scoring is not a music production course
(that's what your P.LAB courses are for!)
Intro To Scoring is your deep dive into the art and craft of scoring: from storytelling through music, to understanding orchestration, emotion, pacing, and the unique language of film, TV, games, and media. This course will walk you through the entire process of scoring a film, from your very first cue to final delivery. And everything you learn can be applied to TV or Games or any other medium too!
Meet Your Guide
Aoife O’Leary
Aoife O’Leary is a film composer and producer from Dublin, Ireland.
Aoife’s background is in singing, songwriting and performance, and after many years recording and touring - and being dependent on others to create music - she decided to learn to produce for herself.
Guess how she did that? Through Produce Like A Boss courses!!
And just one short year after she started her production journey she landed her first feature film!! Sounds crazy, but it’s absolutely true!
Fast forward to now, and Aoife has scored three full-length movies, including Hulu’s #1 hit Cult Killer (starring Antonio Banderas) and the upcoming crime/action/comedyGuns Up, starring Kevin James and Christina Ricci.
And she’s now scoring her fourth film.
Aoife did all of this without being able to read or write music, with no music education background and without even being able to play an instrument!
Over the past couple of years, alongside composing, Aoife has been creating the course Intro to Scoring to walk you, step-by-step, through the process of scoring and help set YOU up to break into the exciting world of scoring too - no matter your musical background.
What You'll Learn
Here’s what’s waiting for you inside Intro to Scoring
Module 1: Your Composer Mindset
Let’s kick things off by getting your mindset right. You'll learn how to tackle feelings of overwhelm or self-doubt you might have about scoring, how to see challenges as chances to grow, figure out what support you need, and create a simple plan to land your first scoring job with confidence - so you can enjoy every bit of it!
Module 2: The Whole Process
This module walk through the scoring process in a way that’s easy to understand. Covering contracts, fees, deadlines, and more - you'll find out about all the practical stuff you need to know. You’ll also get familiar with the key terms that come up when talking with directors and producers, and get ready for the all-important spotting session, where you’ll sit down with the director to plan out your score.
Module 3: Scoring Practicalities
Before you dive into the creative side, it’s important to get the practical stuff in place. So in this section, you’ll explore your sonic palette, talk about setting up your scoring template, build some handy spreadsheets to stay organized, and get into in-DAW composing for orchestra - plus a whole lot more!
Module 4: Scoring
This is where things get really fun. You'll get to dig into different scoring techniques and look at how to break down scenes to figure out what kind of music fits best. This module also covers modern approaches to scoring, how to add dynamics to your score, and you'll discover some go-to tips for figuring out what each scene is really asking for.
Module 5: Final Edits & Delivery
This module focuses on the final touches to ensure your score is polished and professional before delivery - including tech checks, stem classifications, how to set up for export, naming your stems, last checks to do... all you need to nail the delivery process.
Module 6: How To Get Work
Now that you have the skills, it’s time to land those scoring gigs! From building connections, to how to promote yourself effectively, and how to leverage social media for visibility, it’s all here!
Ready to Break Into The World of Scoring?
You don’t need to be a perfect producer or have years of experience - just a willingness to create and grow. And since you’re already producing, you might not even need any new gear or instruments to get started.
This course helps you build confidence, crush self-doubt, and unlock your creativity as a composer. You’ll learn the scoring process step-by-step, how to choose instruments, read scenes, and even when silence can make the biggest impact.
Most importantly, you’ll find your unique musical zone of genius and learn how to promote yourself authentically and turn scoring into a steady revenue stream.
By the end of Intro to Scoring, you’ll have the skills and confidence to transform your passion for music into a rewarding career as a composer.
You in?!
JOIN INTRO TO SCORING NOWBonuses
🎁 BONUS #1: Scoring Music For Film & TV ($197 Value)
Get lifetime access to this inspiring call with Aoife O’Leary, who went from zero music training to scoring hit films on Hulu and beyond. In this session, you’ll discover what scoring really involves, how to use emotion and storytelling to elevate your music, why your current skills are actually your biggest asset, and much more!
🎁 BONUS #2: Money, Money, Money ($147 Value)
Curious about what composers actually get paid? We’ll break it down - from student films to big-budget features - and we’ll look at what really affects those numbers. You’ll also learn how back-end royalties work, plus some tips on negotiating better deals and making the most of your income as a composer.
🎁 BONUS #3: Scoring to Schedule ($147 Value)
Let’s talk time management for composers. You’ll learn how to build a work schedule that gives you enough time to prep, write all your cues, and deliver everything on time, without burning out. It’s all about staying on track and taking care of yourself during the scoring process.
🎁 BONUS #4: Story and Character Arc Analysis (Using ‘The Matrix’ Movie) ($97 Value)
Getting a clear sense of what’s happening in each scene is key to scoring it well. In this training, we’ll break down story and character arcs using The Matrix as our example. We’ll look at how different perspectives - like Neo’s and Agent Smith’s - can shape the music you create, especially when there’s a lot of contrast going on in a scene.
🎁 BONUS #5: Timeline of Movie Production and Where Scoring Begins ($97 Value)
In this training, we’ll walk through the full timeline of movie production - from pre-production all the way to post. You’ll get a clear sense of when composers usually come on board, so you can see exactly where your work fits into the bigger picture.
🎁 Exclusive P.LAB Bonus: Small Group Workshop & Q&A Call with Aoife O’Leary (Priceless Value)
This exclusive call is your chance to connect directly with Aoife about working film composer. You’ll get insider access to her scoring journey, ask your questions live, and gain invaluable insights into breaking into the world of scoring. Priceless!
Want to break into the exciting world of scoring?
Let’s launch your scoring career!!
Intro To Scoring Walkthrough Video
Doors close June 28 at 11:59pm PT!
Your enrollment comes with a full 7-day money-back guarantee, no strings attached.
Why 7 days? Because that's just the right amount of time for you to dive in, start experiencing those quick wins, and collect a few "a-ha" moments along the way. If by day 7 you're not convinced you made a wonderful investment, just shoot an email to my team. We'll refund your investment, no questions asked.
