Learn Film Scoring & Orchestration from a Professional Composer
Each program is tailored to your level, goals and musical style. Work directly with a professional film composer on orchestration and music for images.
Professional 1:1 Mentorship
These live Zoom sessions focus on the practical techniques used in the industry: orchestration, cinematic writing, mockups, storytelling and scoring real scenes.
Credits include 300+ commercials, films and international productions.
In these sessions you will learn how to
A practical and personalized path to develop your orchestration, cinematic language and professional workflow.
Orchestrate for full orchestra and hybrid scores
Learn how to write effectively for strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion and modern hybrid textures.
Make your music sound cinematic and professional
Improve your harmony, orchestration, arrangement, dynamics and mockup realism.
Translate your ideas into real film scenes
Understand how music supports emotion, rhythm, drama, tension and storytelling on screen.
Student Feedback
“Before working with Francesco, I struggled with orchestration and making my music sound realistic. After just a few sessions, I was able to write full orchestral cues that actually sound cinematic and professional.”
— Luca B., Film Scoring Student“What makes these lessons different is the focus on real-world film scoring. I learned how to translate my musical ideas into actual scenes, not just theory.”
— Marco R., Composer“Francesco’s approach helped me understand how film music really works in the industry. My mockups improved dramatically and my writing became much more effective.”
— Giulia S., Music ProducerAbout the Instructor
Watch lesson excerpts and orchestration examples from Francesco de Donatis.
About the Instructor
Real Lesson Excerpt
Orchestration Examples
Start writing cinematic music
Apply now for private film scoring and orchestration lessons. Each program is fully tailored to your level, goals and musical style.
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