Orchestral Kitchen

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Orchestral Kitchen

Get the most out of orchestral libraries

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4 PM Pacific | 7 PM Eastern | 12 AM UK

May 4, 2027 - May 20, 2027

6 x 2hr Classes

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$335.00

* This price includes 1 months required BKS Residency

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Get the most out of your orchestral sounds. The fact is that the best orchestral production doesn’t start with great sounds. Great sounds won’t help poor programming. We are here to teach you the skills you need to make your brass sections splat, your percussion thunder, and your strings produce goosebumps.

Key Topics

Articulation
Arrangement
Sections
Mixing Considerations
Analysis

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