Learn Music Worldbuilding, Storytelling and the Creative life

Private Lessons & Mentorship with Ivan Duch

Your first one-on-one session is free.
We'll use this call to understand your goals, map out a study path, and make sure I’m the right mentor for you.

   
 

Behind the Scenes: Dinosauria Soundtrack

Watch a “making of” video to see my process and collaboration with filmmakers on the Dinosauria project.

Are you passionate about composing video game or fantasy music—or simply crafting stories and thriving as a creative? I’m Ivan Duch, a bilingual professional composer specializing in musical worldbuilding. Besides composition, orchestration and production, I also mentor on marketing, audience-building, and creative mindset—topics most academic programs ignore. These sessions are for composers, writers, filmmakers, game devs, or any creative looking to learn about music or ways to deal with the challenges of working as a creative.

What I Teach & Mentor On

Composition, Production, Game Audio—Plus Narrative Craft & Career-Building

Hands-on techniques, advanced DAW workflows, creative strategy, and the practical business skills to make it sustainable.

Instrumentation
Write for live players, configure VSTs, explore orchestral and synthetic libraries, and learn to use virtual instruments.

DAW Workflow & Templates
Customize Reaper, Digital Performer, Dorico, and other DAWs for efficient scoring, mixing, and orchestration workflows.

Mixing & Mastering Techniques
Balance, EQ, and dynamics to polish your tracks; master for streaming, games, and live performance.

Music Theory & Harmony
Deep dive into scales, chords, counterpoint, and modal harmony to enrich your compositions.

Orchestration & Arrangement
Score for ensembles, craft dynamic arrangements, and discover color through instrumentation choices.

Tips from the Industry
Learn mindsets to deal with failure, rejection, external feedback, and creative blocks. All integral parts of working as a professional composer.

Musical Storytelling and Worldbuilding
Use leitmotifs and thematic development to weave narrative depth through your scores.

Marketing & Career-Building
Positioning, finding & speaking to your audience (not your peers), pricing, Patreon/bundles/email lists, sustainable launch strategies, and making your craft financially resilient.

Storytelling, Narrative & Creative Work (General)
Crafting compelling arcs, leitmotifs beyond music, worldbuilding across media, designing routines, overcoming blocks, and building antifragile creative habits.

Why Learn with Me?

I’m a bilingual professional composer with years of experience in video game and fantasy music. Lessons are personalized and accessible for all levels, ensuring you get the support you need to grow.

  • Bilingual Instruction: Lessons in English and Spanish.
  • Real-World Experience: Insights from industry projects and collaborations.
  • Personalized Feedback: Tailored exercises and review to accelerate your progress.
  • Community: Discord Server.
  • Career Survivability: Audience-first mindset, pricing, marketing, and mental frameworks rarely taught in academia.

Details

Rate: $60 USD / 45 minutes

Platform: Zoom

Payment: PayPal, ACH Transfer, and more

Time Zone: GMT-3 (Buenos Aires)

Group Labs (3–4 students): $25 USD / 60 minutes — contact me to check availability and reserve a slot.

Let’s Bring Your Musical Ideas to Life!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, I’d love to help you on your journey. Schedule your first session. Your first one-on-one session is free. We'll use this call to understand your goals, map out a study path, and make sure I’m the right mentor for you.