What's a Composer?
Learn about the people who create the music we love.
What is a Composer?
A composer is a person who writes music. Composers use many musical elements to create original pieces, including rhythm, dynamics, melody, and harmony. These elements work together to create musical ideas that musicians can perform.
What Kind of Music Do Composers Write?
Composers can create multiple genres of music, such as classical, pop, film music, and even video game music. Some composers write instrumental pieces, while others write vocal music with lyrics. Composers who write music with lyrics are often called songwriters.
John Williams, pictured here, is a film composer. He has composed music for famous movies like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and many more!
How Can You Become a Composer?
Anyone can become a composer! You can start by creating a melody on an instrument and writing it down. A good idea is to learn music theory, as it can help further develop your skills.
Composing can become a career, but it can also simply be a fun hobby. The important part is experimenting with musical ideas and continuing to develop your own style.