Learn How to Create Powerful Ostinatos

Learn how to add Drive, Pulse & Energy in Your Music with Ostinatos

4.55 (168 reviews)

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What you will learn

How to write Powerful Ostinatos in Music Composition

How to add Drive, Energy & Action in Music

Why take this course?

Learn how to Create Powerful Rhythmic Ostinatos

Hello and welcome all Music Composers & Producers! My name is Mike, and I will now teach you how to create rhythmic ostinatos, to add that powerful, driving energy into your music compositions.

Get a Complete Guide of Ostinatos

Learn the Sounds, Articulations & Styles
Watch Live Examples of Ostinatos in Action
And get lots of Practical Tips & Tricks

You will learn how to create:

Straight Ostinatos
Bouncy Ostinatos
Harmonic Ostinatos
Melodic Ostinatos

Ostinato = Drive and Energy

The focus of ostinatos is on rhythm and pulse. And even though you can switch notes a lot to follow chords and harmonies, the main purpose of an ostinato is to add that persistent drive that adds energy into your music.

Ostinato is the Italian word for stubborn, persistent or obstinate. Knowing this will help you get a better sense of the true meaning of an ostinato. A rhythmic note pattern that feels repetitive.

In the end, you will be able to create any type and style of ostinato for your music, with the practical knowledge you will gain from this course.

My name is Mike, music composer and sound designer since 1998. And I truly love to inspire, motivate and educate creative people like you.

Take Action Now!

Now it is time for you to take action, and dive into the world of powerful, driving ostinatos for music composition. Let's do this...right now!

Reviews

Stefano

February 8, 2023

Well done and very comprehensive course. It has been very interesting to study the various types of possible ostinatos. Thank you!

Dori

March 22, 2022

Perfect match for me. I needed to have each musical part of an ostinato broken down into specific instruments and exact methods. Thanks so much, Mike!

Timur

February 27, 2022

Very good course. Now I know a lot more than before. The only suggestion is to add midi files. Thanks Mike

Sirri

July 7, 2021

Very good understanding of the subject after the course. What I would desire more of is some kind of leaded exercises.

Pete

June 22, 2021

Another great course which is helping me make my way into the world of cinematic music composing! Excellent course

Ivo

June 7, 2021

Short but solid! I love Mike´s tutorials... great content every time and this is no exception. Specially if you just have started on the topic like me.

Dave

March 7, 2021

I loved this course. I could immediately apply the well-structured concepts Mickael presented, and I especially loved the track breakdowns in the last part of the course. So many things just clicked while doing the course, and I have many extra ideas I can apply to my compositions. I very much look forward to taking another one of Mikael's courses.

Daniel

January 19, 2021

Another fantastic course from Mike. Explanations and demonstrations are excellent. My one suggestion is to have a section that shows the ostinato's actually being built - the sound design course has this feature. However, this is a great little course. Thanks Mike.

Guven

January 8, 2021

Another good course from Mike with very clear explanations and well-designed example projects. Very useful for a beginner who is getting used to the terminology and concepts. Recommended!

Rolando

August 22, 2020

Very definitive with the description of categories. This helps to simplify and make the concepts more relatable and understandable, allowing us to know when to use certain ideas for an intro, verse, chorus, bridge or solo.

Ariel

May 11, 2020

The instructor is methodical in teaching ostinatos. I learned clear foundational tools in music. And the instructor provided instructions to create my own ostinatos in my DAW, further cementing my knowledge and understanding of the material. This instructor is everything I've ever wanted from a musical senpai. I 100% recommend.

Mike

March 19, 2019

Excellent. Highly recommended. Been waiting for an in depth ostinato course! This is one of my favorite composition courses. My ostinatos always sounded thin, and this course really helps me understand how to get a much richer sound. Instead of just giving a couple typical ostinato patterns, like many tutorials, this course goes in depth on many different approaches and styles. Ostinato sections in other courses have been hard for me to follow as they don't usually break down exactly what is happening. But the instructor gives complete step by step instructions and explanations.

Thomas

March 16, 2019

Mike shares a lot of good tips and advices. I learnt a lot and the provided information is easily applicable and transferrable to any DAW.

Brendon

February 16, 2019

This course is perfect for anyone wishing to expand their music toolbox, and sound more professional and polished. Many great sounding examples that Mike breaks down into their elements so you know exactly how to get that professional sound. Highly recommended.

Susan

February 16, 2019

This course is outstanding! There is so much I can immediately add to my toolkit as a composer. His knowledge, delivery, oral and visual examples are excellent!