Awakened Soul Productions

Original music for YouTube channels, podcasts, indie games, short films and brand videos, from cinematic piano and orchestral writing to lofi and hip-hop. Every track is written for your project and delivered mixed and ready to use. 🎧 From US$155 (about A$220) per finished minute for online content, licence included. Film, game and ad work quoted per project. Tell us about your project → Explore all services at Awakened Soul Productions .

Lessons in composition, harmony and theory for beginner to intermediate composers, built around the music you want to write. Work on your own pieces over Zoom, from anywhere. 🎼 Single 60-minute lesson A$110  ·  4-lesson pack A$400 (save about 10%) Book a lesson → Explore all services at Awakened Soul Productions .

Every new student starts with a free 30-minute Zoom call. Talk through your goals, bring a piece, sketch or question, and find out whether lessons are a good fit. No obligation to book. 🗓️ Free for all new students Book a free call → Explore all services at Awakened Soul Productions .

A private 20–30 minute video walkthrough of your score, with played examples of suggested changes and a short written summary. Covers up to 5 minutes of music, returned within 7 days. 🎥 A$195 per piece Get a video review → Explore all services at Awakened Soul Productions .

Finished a piece but not sure what’s holding it back? Send it in for a detailed written review: 600–900 words of clear, encouraging notes on the passages that matter most, plus 3–5 practical revision steps. Returned within 7 days. ✍️ A$125 per piece (up to 2 minutes of music) Get a written review → Explore all services at Awakened Soul Productions .

The complete self-paced orchestration course: a 55-page course book and 21-page workbook covering voicing, nine texture methods and seven cinematic mood recipes. Instant PDF download. Learn to voice chords across the orchestra, build textures and shape cinematic moods, at your own pace. 📘 A$79 Get Orchestral Alchemy →  |  See what’s inside

The history of ambient music, from Satie’s furniture music to Brian Eno’s Music for Airports, chill-out rooms and streaming, plus the records to hear. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Streaming fraud inquiry opens in the US as PRS for Music starts paying from real shop and bar play data. What both stories mean for independent musicians. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Orchestral Alchemy, our new self-paced orchestration course, is out now as a PDF: voicing, nine texture methods and seven cinematic mood recipes. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Why do neoclassical piano melodies feel so moving? How repetition, shifting harmony, register and pedal turn a simple tune into something powerful. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

APRA AMCOS posted record revenue of $857.4m in 2025-26, but Australian music fell to 8.5% of local streams. What it means for independent musicians. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Learn how the sustain pedal on a piano works, with legato pedalling, half pedalling, pedal markings and when to use the soft and sostenuto pedals. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Dorian mode songs to hear, from Scarborough Fair and So What to Riders on the Storm and Mad World, and what to listen for in each, genre by genre. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

The stories behind famous chord progressions, from Pachelbel’s Canon and the Andalusian cadence to the 12-bar blues, doo-wop, jazz standards and lofi. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

How much does Spotify pay per stream in 2026? The latest estimates, the 1,000-stream rule and what changes your rate as an independent musician. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Spotify has pulled 50 million AI tracks from recommendations, Tidal won’t pay royalties on fully AI music, and YouTube Music and Deezer now label it. Here’s what it means for independent artists. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Melodies in March (Miniature Pieces XII) is a new piano album written to a daily word-prompt challenge, from “The Smell of Coffee” to “Jumping Puddles”. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Our January Album is inspired by the ancient world and cultures. Each track of this album is inspired from scales from all around the world. Enjoy the journey to the past. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Our December Album is inspired by the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Each track of this album is a sonic adventure that mirrors the depth and diversity of Tolkien’s literary creation. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

If you adore contemporary classical piano music, lookout for The Awakened Soul’s upcoming album, “Melodies in October – Miniature Pieces IX”. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

In today’s digital age, independent musicians have more opportunities than ever to generate income from their music. From streaming royalties to merchandise sales and live performances, there are various avenues to explore. In this article, we will delve into different strategies and platforms that can help artists optimise their revenue and unlock their full potential in the music industry. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

f you adore contemporary classical piano music, lookout for The Awakened Soul’s upcoming album, “Melodies in August – Miniature Pieces VIII”. This album is filled with melodies and moods that will be a refreshing experience if you’re wanting to relax. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Classical music refers to a broad period of music from the mid-18th to early 19th century, characterised by its highly structured and balanced compositions. Neoclassical music, on the other hand, emerged in the early 20th century and is characterised by a return to the order, balance and clarity found in earlier classical music, but with a modern twist. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

The core principles of Lofi music – simplicity, authenticity, and a disregard for the mainstream – remain as relevant as ever. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Imagine a world where creativity and technology intertwine, where artificial intelligence (AI) becomes the artist’s brush, the musician’s instrument, and the content creator’s pen. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Delve into the intriguing life of Jean Sibelius, a man whose name is synonymous with classical music and whose compositions continue to reverberate through concert halls worldwide. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

There is a significant body of research that supports the idea that music, particularly relaxing music, can have a profound effect on our body and psyche. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Discover affordable sheet music at ScoreExchange.com – browse, preview, and download digital copies to start playing your favourite compositions today. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

The dismissal of the lawsuit against Dua Lipa marks a victory for musicians, emphasising the importance of evidence in copyright disputes. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Phrasing in piano is how performers shape a line with breath, rubato, dynamics, touch and pedal. Learn to hear it, with a short listening exercise. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Ed Sheeran did not steal the melody of Marvin Gaye’s timeless song “Let’s Get It On” for his hit single “Thinking Out Loud. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

A guided tour of six harmonic devices, from borrowed chords to chromatic mediants, with the free ASP guides and interactive tools to hear each one in action. Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →

Upcoming Piano Album: “Melodies in April – Miniature Pieces VII” If you’re a fan of contemporary classical piano music and modern […] Read the full article on Awakened Soul Productions →