THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR MUSIC
Professional film scoring education, taught step by step by working Hollywood composer, Ian Honeyman. The real workflow from real productions, open to anyone, anywhere.
FILM SCORING COURSES
COACHING
COMMUNITY
FREE RESOURCES
WHY FILM SCORE ACADEMY
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY LEARN ON THE JOB
I spent over 20 years working in Hollywood film music before I started teaching. I worked on productions like Pirates of the Caribbean, TMNT, Miami Vice, and Constantine. I wrote music for Netflix, Disney, and global ad campaigns. And along the way, I watched a lot of talented musicians hit the same wall - not because they lacked ability, but because nobody ever showed them how it actually works on a real production.
Most film scoring education is either outrageously expensive, packed with theory you'll never use on a job, or taught by people who've never actually scored a film. I built Film Score Academy to fix that.
WHY FILM SCORE ACADEMY
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY LEARN ON THE JOB
I'm Ian Honeyman, and I've spent over 20 years writing music in Hollywood. I've worked on productions like Pirates of the Caribbean, TMNT, Miami Vice, and Constantine, scored Emmy-winning TV, and had music featured in Disney, Warner Bros. and Netflix releases, among others.
Along the way, I watched a lot of talented musicians hit the same wall - not because they lacked ability, but because nobody ever showed them how it actually works on a real production.
I built Film Score Academy around what you actually do on a real job, priced for working musicians.
FILM SCORE ACADEMY IS
A REAL HOLLYWOOD WORKFLOW
The actual process from real productions, taught step by step, in the order you use it on the job.
TAUGHT BY A WORKING COMPOSER
Every lesson comes from Ian's 20+ years of scoring film, TV and games. Nothing secondhand or theoretical.
BUILT AROUND YOUR VOICE
The process gives you structure. What you make with it sounds like you, not like everyone else's template.
ACCESSIBLE, ANYWHERE
Professional-level training at a price working musicians can reach. Your DAW, your pace, from wherever you write.
OUR PRODUCTS
COURSES AND RESOURCES
Everything is built from the same process Ian uses on real productions. Pick the piece that fits where you are right now.
FLAGSHIP COURSE
30 DAY FILM COMPOSER
Finally finish cinematic music that sounds like you. Learn a proven, step-by-step process to write and complete professional-sounding film music.
$299 $499
DAW TEMPLATES
THE COMPOSER'S STUDIO
Your professional film scoring setup - ready in minutes. Templates, walkthrough videos, and practice scenes for Logic, Cubase, Pro Tools, and Ableton.
$47 $99
FOR BEGINNERS
FIRST TIME FILM COMPOSER
A beginner-friendly roadmap for musicians new to scoring, currently in development.
A beginner-friendly roadmap for musicians new to scoring, currently in development.
Get early access at a special price, and tell us what you want to learn - writing to picture, building emotion, working with visuals from day one.
THE COMPOSER'S DICTIONARY - FREE
The Composer's Dictionary is Ian's guide to 120+ essential terms you'll hear on a real scoring job, explained in plain language. Free, straight to your inbox, along with film scoring tips from Ian.
GET THE FREE DICTIONARY
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
IN THEIR WORDS.
"Your approach of Acts 1, 2 and 3 ... build ideas, build instrument palette, to orchestration ... it's brilliant and I've adopted that approach ... it's an honour to learn from you."
"It's clear and detailed and I like the fact that you encourage individuality and creativity within the set process, it has helped me to focus on the details I sometimes neglect ... Thanks for the great work building the course."
"I'm starting to get a much clearer sense of how to move from piano to orchestration, and how to fill the gaps in a practical way ... Adding a cymbal at the end of a mid range instrument passage, that was a lightbulb moment. You make it look easy."
"My best film scoring teacher ever! Ian is very thoughtful and has a deep understanding of film scoring! Not only of knowledge but also understanding the relationship between music, composer and audience!"
"Studying with Ian opened up my world as a composer. His skill set and experience are so valuable, and his process makes creating music much easier. If you have the opportunity to learn from Ian I would definitely recommend you take it!"
"Ian's mentorship was transformative. His mastery of storytelling through music gave me the confidence to grow as a composer, sharpened my skills and helped me to discover my own unique voice."
PRIVATE COACHING
IAN HONEYMAN
"I'm Ian Honeyman. During my 20+ year career as a film composer, I've written music for more than 70 films, series, and games, including major studio releases for Disney, Warner Bros. and Netflix, Emmy-winning TV, and international productions.
I created Film Score Academy to share what I've learned with the next generation of composers. If you're ready to take your film scoring to the next level, I'd love to work with you directly.
I've been where you are, and I know how much time gets lost to guesswork. Whether you're stuck on a cue, refining your sound, or figuring out your career path, I'll give you personal guidance to help you move forward faster, with clarity and confidence."
– Ian Honeyman
Founder | Film Score Academy
Ian has spent over 20 years writing music for movies and TV. He started as a technical score assistant on Pirates of the Caribbean and went on to write music for more than 70 films, series and games, including TMNT, Constantine and Miami Vice, with credits spanning Disney, Warner Bros., Netflix and more.
His work has earned an ASCAP Award and multiple Hollywood Music in Media Award nominations, and he's scored Emmy- and other award-winning projects.
He studied classical composition at the Peabody Conservatory, then moved to LA with one goal: to write music for picture at the highest level. Along the way, he's helped many other composers develop their craft.
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