Playdowns and Feedback on Student Work

Join us at the VMI Vienna Music Institute on 22 October from 13:00 to 16:00 in Room 10 for a feedback workshop with Norman Ludwin. VMI students will have the chance to present their music clips, up to 3 minutes long, for review and discussion. Each participant will receive 15 minutes of personalized feedback, with space for up to 12 students; if more submissions are received, selections will be made randomly or by criteria. Interested students who have not submitted any music clips are warmly invited to attend and observe the exciting feedback process! Please note that registration is required for all attendees.

Dr. Norman Ludwin is a distinguished figure in the field of orchestration and film composition. With a Doctorate in Composition, he has made significant contributions to Hollywood as a working orchestrator and session bassist. He teaches orchestration and film composition at several prestigious institutions, including UCLA's Film Scoring Department, the Film Scoring Academy of Europe, Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya, and ThinkSpace Education.

Over his illustrious career, Dr. Ludwin has worked on more than 200 motion pictures, contributing to blockbuster films such as “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Incredibles 2,” “Coco,” “Star Wars: Rogue One,” “Jurassic World,” and “Star Trek Into Darkness.” His unique approach to analysis and deep understanding of orchestration has set him apart in the industry.

Dr. Ludwin's impact extends beyond his work in film, as he has authored 13 books on orchestration and composition. These books are widely regarded as essential texts in the field, available in four languages, and used by institutions around the world.

He is also highly regarded as a lecturer, having delivered presentations at numerous prestigious institutions worldwide, such as the Berklee College of Music, Vienna Music Institute, Royal Conservatory of Belgium, Madrid Conservatory of Music, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Zurich University of the Arts, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and the University of Toronto, among others. His seminars and masterclasses are consistently met with enthusiasm from audiences, reinforcing his reputation as a leading educator in the field of film music and orchestration.

Dr. Norman Ludwin -  musicnewapproach.com

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