Delve into the Art of Scoring with Woodwinds

Unlock the secrets to crafting compelling woodwind arrangements in Scoring with the Woodwinds, a comprehensive workshop spanning from May 9th to May 30th, 2026.

This intensive course offers:

In-depth exploration of woodwind capabilities and characteristics.
Expert guidance on effective scoring techniques.
Practical exercises to hone your arrangement skills.

Whether you're a seasoned composer or an aspiring arranger, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to elevate your woodwind writing.

Course Price: $200.00

Scoring with the Woodwinds Course

The course includes:
- Four Masterclasses exploring the art and craft of woodwind writing, featuring in-depth analysis of works by Maurice Ravel, Alexandre Desplat, Aaron Copland, John Williams and others.
- Topics: Range and register • Strengths and weaknesses • Balancing the winds • Extended techniques•
- Personalized Feedback — Detailed, personal guidance on your progress throughout the course
- Complimentary Resource — A free copy of my Music for the Movies- The Hollywood Sound ebook
- Remote Access — All sessions are recorded, allowing you to review the material at your own pace if you can't attend live

Tickets

Scoring with the Woodwinds Course: 200.00 USD (170.00 EU) (270.00 CAD)
Please note that the ticket price is listed in Canadian dollars. Participants from the US , or other locales, will pay the correct amount after conversion.

Class Schedule:

Saturday May 9th, 16th, 23th and 30th

Pacific Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Atlantic Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
London Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Schedule of Courses:
- There are six courses in my online seminar series:
  - "Focus on The Strings" March 2026 Beg
  - "Scoring with the Woodwinds" May 2026 Beg
  - "Orchestration Essentials" June 2026 Int
  - “"From Sketch to Score” July 2026 Int
  - "New Ways to Score to Picture" September 2026 Int
  - "Strengthen your Compositional Skills" November 2026 Int

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About the Instructor:

Dr. Norman Ludwin is a leading specialist in orchestration and film composition. He serves as a faculty member at the UCLA Extension Film Scoring Certificate Program, the Film Scoring Academy of Europe, ThinkSpace Education, and the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya.

His impressive orchestration credits include notable films such as Jurassic World, Inside Out, Star Trek Into Darkness, Super-8, John Carter, and Priest. In addition, Dr. Ludwin has contributed his talent as a double bass player to over 210 films and TV shows.

As an accomplished author, he has written 13 books on orchestration and film composition, covering subjects like "Modern Harmony," "Developing Variation," and "Anthology of Film Music."

Dr. Ludwin has conducted seminars at esteemed institutions worldwide, including the Metropolia University in Helsinki, S.Cecilia Conservatory in Rome, Madrid Conservatory of Music, Prague Conservatory of Music, Munich Hochschule, Zurich School of the Arts, MIAM University in Istanbul and many others. He has also shared his expertise at various locations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington DC, sponsored by the International Federation of Musicians.

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What Participants are Saying:

"Thanks a lot again Norman! It was a wonderful experience, I am very grateful that you made the recording possible to me and the other composers of our group! Super cool! Dave P.

"Norman, I am used to learning this all on my own so your instruction and guidance is so very helpful...thank you again! Dason J.

"I've learned more about orchestration from Norman's courses than any other source. His easy-going teaching style makes learning an enjoyable experience and his knowledge and experience is clearly visible in all of the course teaching material. I highly recommend Norman's courses."
Nick C.

"Thanks for the feedback on this one, really helpful!" Innes Y.

"Norman’s class is exceptionally insightful and filled with wisdom that can only be described as gold dust. His teaching is in-depth, engaging, and like any great score, he leads you on a journey that perfectly supports and enhances the material. I can't wait for the sequel!" Robert M.

"Thank you for the course. It was hugely helpful to me! I found the format and the feedback worked extremely well. A 10 out of 10 experience!" Niall M.

"Hey Dr. Norman! I want to thank you so much for all you did to help me reach to this point. I applied all your suggestions and corrected everything. It was a wonderful experience." Pablo S.

"Thanks for offering this, it was a great learning experience!" Brian F.

" Thank you for the classes, I've learned a lot! Your presentations, the class materials and the videos were very informative and helpful! Gyula L.

"Thanks so much for all your help and feedback throughout the class! It’s been a very enjoyable and helpful experience." Tosca L.

"Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to listen to my work so carefully." SoYoung H.

"I’m writing to thank you for the inspiring orchestration class you taught recently. They were the most practical and engaging orchestration lessons I’ve attended. Scoring a scene for the first time was a milestone for me, and your guidance showed me that I can do it—and keep improving. Thank you once more for your dedication and encouragement." Jonathan G.

"Thank you for providing us with this inspiring course. There are lots of new concepts and ideas that will benefit our career for a long time." Kwun W.

"Thank you very much Norman I hear and agree with all of your comments, it is so valuable studying with you!" - Marco D.

"Just a note to say thank you for such an amazing Master Class!"-Elizabeth B.

"Thanks again for a very edifying series of classes, I've really enjoyed them and all the knowledge you've been generous enough to share."-Jon N.

"Thank you for the feedback as well as for having me in your class. I’ve learned so much, as always with every lesson from you. The workflow and materials you’ve shared with us were extremely helpful. It changed my approach to orchestration, giving me more confidence in my instrument and color choices."- Amine S.

"Thank you for your constructive and thoughtful comments. It was great attending this class, and also just as challenging as the first one." - Alex L.

"Thank you for your time and for the precious comments." - Alberto M.

"Thank you Norman for this amazing information …..class was wonderful. "- Louis T.

"Thanks for the wonderful feedback! -Debra A.

"Guten Tag Norman, thanks a lot for taking the time to go through my “Tale of the Three Brothers” score in such detail. Your comments were really helpful and motivating — I’ve already started reworking the orchestration." - Regina W.

"I made most of the changes you suggested. I was trying to figure out how to change to the feeling of hopelessness at the end of the cue, your suggestion made that possible, thanks."- Art L.

"I just finished Norman's class, and it was excellent! I hope you continue to host these types of classes. It's very important to pass the skills down to the next generation of artists in this manner. I see Norman Ludwin fulfilling the same important role. He has so much knowledge and experience. Thanks!" - John M.

“I wanted to tell you what a great experience it was to attend Norman Ludwin's orchestration courses. Norman covers a lot of material in quite a bit of depth. He also is able to explain the material very well and his conversational manner is congenial as well as entertaining….” -Mike S.

“I took the online orchestration seminar with Norman Ludwin, and just wanted to thank you and the entire Local 47 staff for organizing and presenting the class. It was an enjoyable time, with a lot of good discussion and ideas, and was well organized and presented by Norman. Thank you!” - Chris R.

“Dr. Ludwin is a terrific teacher... very organized, personable, and knowledgeable. His stories about working in the business were very interesting and insightful. This class has inspired me, it has expanded my horizons of understanding orchestration. Thank you Local 47 for giving this gift of Orchestration classes with Dr. Ludwin.” - Jeffrey S.

Scoring with the Woodwinds

Scoring with the Woodwinds

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