The Composer's Compass
curated by Elijah Siegler
​The definitive commonplace for composers
The Composer's Compass is a growing database of free resources curated by Elijah Siegler to help composers navigate their independent educational explorations through self guided learning. Discover inspirational jewels of knowledge, tools, & resources with this organized & extensive commonplace as your guide. From hidden sound library gems to curated video playlists of your favorite composers, TCC has something to offer composers & music makers of all backgrounds.
The two pillars of this package include an expanding database covering every instrument category of the most exceptional free virtual instruments in the market today & a growing commonplace of free educational resources for composers. TCC offers vast amounts of value especially tailored for novice composers & music makers.
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350+ free virtual instruments
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100+ educational resources
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5 logic pro x templates
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regular updates
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The Composer's Compass
Compass Overview
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An extensive database of high quality free virtual instruments & effect plugins
​A curated & comprehensive collection of free educational resources
​Tailored free instrument logic pro x templates
​Weekly/monthly updates on new free instruments & educational resources
​A database of every sample library that I own and use
​A list of gear & instruments that I own and use
I simply wanted to make something I wish I had when I first started composing music, so here it is.
What's Included
Sample Library Database
Educational Resources
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Pianos & Keys
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Pianos
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Electric Keys
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Organs
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Alternative Pianos
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Choir
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Choral
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Alternative Vocals
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Strings
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Symphonic Strings
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Solo Strings
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Chamber Strings
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Alternative Strings
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Plucked Strings
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Guitars
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Brass
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Symphonic Brass
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Alternative Brass
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Winds
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Symphonic Winds
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Alternative Winds
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Percussion
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Symphonic Percussion
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Symphonic Tonal Percussion
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Hybrid Cinematic Percussion
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Alternative Tonal Percussion
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Cultural Percussion
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Drum Kits
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Synths
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Cinematic Synths
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Vintage & Retro Synths
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Textures
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Plugins & SFX
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Subscriptions & Developers
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Foundations
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What Gear To Get
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How To Learn Your DAW
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Logic Pro X Tutorials
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Pro Tools Tutorials
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Cubase Tutorials
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Ableton Tutorials
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FL Studio Tutorials​
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Composing Lessons
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How To Compose In Your DAW
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How To Compose Using Virtual Instruments
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Composing Workflow Advice
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How To Compose Ambient Music
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How To Program Cinematic Percussion
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How To Program Strings
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Orchestral Mockup 101
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How To Compose Orchestral Music
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​Intro to the Orchestra
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Understanding Strings
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Understanding Brass
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Understanding Woodwinds
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Understanding Percussion
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Orchestration 101
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Media Scoring
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A Brief History of Film Music
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Scoring to Picture
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Scoring Games
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The Life of a Media Composer
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How To Work with a Director as a Composer
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How To Meet Directors as a Composer
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Music Theory
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Foundational
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Harmony
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Rhythm
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Counterpoint
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Composer’s In Action
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Orchestral Sessions
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Studio Sessions
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Articles & Ebooks
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Online Courses
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Audio Production Lessons
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How To Record Live Instruments
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How To Record Guitar
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How To Record Vocals
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How To Record Cello
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How To Record Violin
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Finalizing Your Music
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How To Mix Your Own Music
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How To Master Your Own Music
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Articles & Ebooks
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Online Courses
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Artistry Lessons
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Practical Ways To Grow As A Composer
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Become A Better Composer
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Sharing Yourself Online
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Creative Inspirational Wisdom
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Creative & Composing Wisdom
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How To Get Over Composer’s Block (Writer’s Block)
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Articles & Ebooks
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Online Courses
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Composer Study
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Composer Round Tables
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Hans Zimmer
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John Powell
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Bear Mcreary
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John Williams
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James Newton Howard
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Nicholas Britell
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Alexander Desplat
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Howard Shore
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Harry Gregson Williams
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Hildur Guõnadóttir
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Simon Franglon
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Jóhann Jóhannson
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Thomas Newman
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Max Richter
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Volker Bertalman
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Ólafur Arnalds
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Alex Somers
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Kevin Kiner
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Ludwig Göransson
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Emile Mosseri
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Dario Marinelli
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Rob Simenson
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Jon Brion
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Benjamin Walmfisch
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Jung Jaeil
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Kris Bowers
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Rmain Djawadi
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Finneas O’Connell
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Alan Silvestri
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Tom Holkenborg
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Patrick Doyle
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Philip Glass
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Jerry Goldsmith
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Marco Beltrami
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Jonny Greenwood
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Danny Elfman
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Bernard Herrman
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Michael Giachinno
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Documentaries
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Educational Channels & Opportunities
Logic Pro X Templates
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Custom (Empty) Template
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[FREE] Cinematic Template
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[FREE] Symphonic Orchestral Template
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​[KF] Cinematic Template
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[KF] Symphonic Orchestral Template
Elijah's Tools
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A Complete Sample Library Database
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A List of Gear & Instruments
Regular Updates
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About Elijah
(Behind The Composer's Compass)
Hi my name is Elijah Siegler, I'm an artist, film composer, & music producer who loves the experience of creating things. Ever since I was young I knew I had a particular curiosity in learning. Not specifically the topics I was required to study in school, but in the art of music and the creative process. This passion of curiosity has manifested itself into what I call "The Composer's Compass." A useful referential tool to help navigate learning music makers in their creative journey.
Throughout my evolution of composing & producing music void of formal education, I had to find my own alternative ways to supplement some of these gaps in knowledge. Aside from private piano teachers in my younger years guiding me through the foundations of theory & sight reading, I had no professors or peers to show me the ways of composition or music production, let alone how to score a film or find the tools to do so. for years I have had to scrounge around the internet collecting useful tools and bits of wisdom to help me along my journey. Making music is hard. It's even harder when you don't know where to look in order to start composing or continue past a road block. While this compass will not guarantee you becoming a better composer (that responsibility is on you) it will certainly help navigate you on your way to a more creatively fulfilling destination.
FAQs
What do I get with The Composer's Compass Package?
TCC includes a database of the highest quality free virtual instruments found across the web, an organized commonplace of free educational resources, 5 Logic Pro X templates, Elijah's database of sample instruments, & a list of Elijah's gear & instruments.
How do I access The Composer's Compass?
After purchase, you will be able to access TCC through downloading a PDF file. The file will contain a live link to a google document session in which you will have to ask for permission to view before entering. Please verify your name so that I know you downloaded the PDF file through this site.
How do I access free sample libraries through TCC?
Each instrument listed in the sample library database will have a link that leads to the website where you can download the instrument. You will have to sign up for an account and follow the correct installation procedures with each website in order to download the instrument.
Have a question? Feel free to reach out