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The Inner
Circle
A monthly meetup and mentorship group, learning the art and business of music for film and digital media
This Month: Speed Scoring Masterclass and You Will Score a Scene From UP!
A power house
monthly class
via zoom
An affordable yet powerful monthly meetup, keeping your skills sharp. You will get a new video to work on every month, and our classes will get you deep into the latest composing and production techniques!
Purpose
The Inner Circle is an opportunity to expand your understanding of film and tv scoring, harmony and production in an encouraging environment of like minded composers
Impact
You will sharpen your skill and keep yourself accountable to both inproving your creative craft as well as honing your business skills. Also a great environment to ask questions and meet and collaborate with others!
A new project to
score every month!
Our monthly composer meetup is designed to help you grow by giving you hands-on experience with real scoring challenges. Each month, you’ll receive a new video to score and train on, allowing you to put your skills to the test before class. Then, in our live session, you’ll see how professional composers approach the same scene, gaining insights into their creative choices, techniques, and problem-solving strategies. This practical, guided learning experience will sharpen your scoring skills and help you develop a more professional and confident approach to film composition.
Learn From Working Composers
Our monthly composer meetup is an invaluable opportunity to connect with likeminded peers, exchange ideas, and immerse yourself in a community passionate about film music. Learning directly from established professionals not only deepens your technical skills but also inspires creative breakthroughs, sharpening your overall craft as a film composer.
Every Month A NEW GENRE To Score
Our film scoring meetup gives you the opportunity to score a new picture every month, helping you stay sharp and versatile across every genre. Regular practice with diverse projects hones your skills, ensuring you're always ready for any scoring challenge that comes your way.
Connection With Your Peers
The inner Circle offers valuable networking opportunities with fellow composers and industry producers. Building these connections can lead to collaborations, mentorship, and future job prospects. Networking is key to growing a successful career in film music.
Low cost no long term commitment!
For just $99 a month, you’ll get two hours of live training and a new video to score every month—giving you hands on experience with real projects, not just lectures. Unlike expensive university programs, this is an affordable, practical way to sharpen your skills, learn directly from working composers, and build your portfolio with real world scoring challenges. Plus, there’s no long-term commitment—you can opt out at any time.
TWO HOURS OF training
Two hours of in depth training from real professionals!
A NEW PROJECT TO WORK OF MONTHLY
LEARN BY DOING! A new project in different genres every month!
NO COMMITMENT - OPT OUT ANY TIME!
No long term commitments, we hope you will stay with us but opt out no questions asked any time!
For all skill levels!
The Inner Circle is open to all skill levels— whether you’re a musician, composer, touring player, or even a college student looking to break into film scoring. This is an encouraging, hands-on environment where you’ll get real scoring experience, personalized feedback, and expert training to help you grow. Each month, you’ll score a new video, see how pros approach the same scene, and sharpen your skills faster than you would on your own. No matter where you’re starting from, the Inner Circle will show you where you need to grow and push you forward in your journey as a film composer!
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
Whether you are a seasoned pro or coming from the pop production world or even a touring musician looking to get your feet wet in the film and tv world, you will be at home in our meetup!
What Gear Is Needed ?
Just a daw (like Logic, Cubase, Protools, Ableton, DP, Reaper, or even Garage Band will work! Also a sample library to create your masterpiece. If you dont have one the FREE Spitfire BBC Orchestra is recommended!
How do I join? Simple!
Sign Up And Register
Just Sign up for this months $99 class, future classes will be billed monthly and you can cancel at any time
We Send You This Months Project to work on!
Get ready to have fun scoring a new Hollywood movie, t.v. show, or video game scene every month! Work on it ahead of time if you want or just waiti till after the class if you dont have time!
Join The Meeting Via Zoom!
Our zoom meetings are fun and last 2 hours approximately. Sit back and learn and meet other composers. Michael Whittaker is also available to answer questions you may have during our question and answer time!
This Month: Speed Scoring Improving Your Scoring Speed!
Joining The Inner Circle is simple! Just sign up for $99/month, and you’ll be billed automatically each month. You’ll receive a new video project to score every month, along with expert training on film scoring, sound design, and the business side of composing. You can opt out anytime, but the career benefits of staying in—growing your skills, building your portfolio, and connecting with working composers—are invaluable!
Next Class July, 28 2026!
6:00PM Central Time US
ON SALE!! $99
(Normally $200)
All Classes Recorded in case you can’t Attend in person!
