fleurdelys1986 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I have always had a talent for music but have never truely pursued it. Now that I am 19, I fear it is too late to beging a composing career. I have composed various pieces including a minuet and am currently trying to compose a Requiem Mass in A Minor, a key I find most appropiate for such a piece. However, I have limited musical training and was wondering if it is too late to begin a career in composing at this age? I desire to compose classical style pieces and sacred music (for the Catholic Mass in Latin). Again, is it too late to start a career in composing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaltechViolist Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 It's never too late. I was 19 when I started writing my first piece, with virtually no training. (I'm not going into a musical career, but if you can dig up my compositions on these boards, I think it's proof that 19 isn't too late to start.) There are probably others who started even later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anders Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 with virtually no training Are you serious? Could you tell me how you reached the level you are at now, please? DId you study music theory, or did you just compose, compose, compose? I really need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaltechViolist Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Well, given that I have been known to recommend music theory textbooks... (Tonal Harmony by Kostka and Payne is my favorite) I've actually studied a lot of music theory on my own. Mostly in the year that I started composing, though. It was mostly a matter of starting out and realizing that I needed the tools. A lot of the instinct came from playing chamber music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Nineteen? When I read this topic title I would expect a 50+ age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurdelys1986 Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Are you serious? Could you tell me how you reached the level you are at now, please? DId you study music theory, or did you just compose, compose, compose? I really need to know. Nineteen? When I read this topic title I would expect a 50+ age... I guess 19 is not very old but it seem like most start out as kids is the thing. I have had some piano lessons and hope to resume. I was Level 1. I am also going to take violin. I can play by ear moreso and that is how I compose then put it to staff. I am buying books to improve my understanding of music theory. I am going to enter a music at a community college for a couple of years and then go on to a better school after I improve my skills--mostly sightreading and playing on the piano. Is it to late to think of majoring in music with such little musical training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Most people in classical music are pushed by their parents and start at young ages. But why can't you start at an 18+ age? Starting with music altogether at the age of 18 with the goal of becomming a professional may be tricky though. But there are still examples of people who try it and succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amgeoffrey12 Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I have no formal training of music composition, orchestration, or theory. I'm a self-taught composer and i only started when i was 13 (i'm 15 now). Basically, if you have an ear for music, and if you have alot of ideas- nothing is limiting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeaudenaert Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 It's never too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 It's never too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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