

Specialized training in music composition, screen scoring, and technology in a liberal arts university through mentoring and individualized attention.
Become an efficient, versatile composer for the screen through intensive technical training, private lessons, recording sessions, and networking.
Create a highly personalized program as you refine your compositional voice to write large-scale works and embark on significant research for in-depth study and writing.
Create music for film, TV, video games, virtual reality, and more. Prepare for your scoring career with intensive course work, our renowned composition faculty, multiple opportunities for collaboration and recording, and access to a vast network of peers, industry practitioners, and accomplished alumni in New York City.
Our students work with filmmakers in a variety of different contexts forging many successful and long-lasting relationships.
Students participate in recording sessions that serve as our laboratory for current scoring practices.
Our Friday@1 series presents conversations with some of the most renowned composers, songwriters, publishers, and industry executives in New York City and beyond.
Hone your skills in scoring for TV, film, advertising, or videogames at one of our summer workshops.
Whether writing for orchestra or collaborating with choreographers, video artists and technologists, you can develop and expand your creative practice with dynamic peers, high level performers, and world-class faculty.
NYU Steinhardt Songwriting will help you become the best songwriter you can be, in the genres, styles, and approaches you define.