In-person Music Workshops with Clio award-winning composer Brent Daniels show schools how he created the trailer music for Sonic 3, Star Wars and Black Panther!
Brent Daniels’ captivating in-person music workshops return for limited engagements!
Welcome to Hollywood! Brent Daniels is an eleven-time Clio Award–winning composer who creates the music for many of the big budget movie trailers your students see everyday (Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Black Panther,Star Wars:The Bad Batch)! His in-person Virtual Trailer Music workshops show students and faculty how professionals create the music and sounds for movies they love, and how they can do it too!
How many of your students might continue on to creative careers in Film, TV and video games? How many pf them know it’s more possible then they think? Brent’s 25+ year history as a signed recording artist, music publisher, commercial music producer and current in-demand composer for major film and TV studios make his music workshops an incredible opportunity — illuminating the possibilities and growing opportunities available to your budding creatives!
About the Virtual Trailer Music LIVE workshops
Brent’s Virtual Trailer Music workshops are customized for classroom-sized group of students, grades 4 -12. Utilizing the same wildly-popular interactive format as his Virtual Music Technology LIVE in-person assembly, and using the same tools he uses to make music for studios like Marvel, Disney, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Hulu, HBO and Activision, Brent uses his music workshops to show students more advanced concepts in sound design, music production and composition that will appeal to:
motivated music, media and content-creating students
STEM/STEAM-themed events
after-school programs
career-day events
classrooms looking to take a captivating, deeper dive into the creative use of their everyday technology after having enjoyed Brent’s Virtual Music Technology LIVE program.
Brent Daniels is an in-demand computer and producer delivering music to the studios that make the movies and shows you watch!
Brent’s music workshops are highly configurable based on the student age and skill level. Program content is variable depending on grade and experience level, making this workshop suitable for grades 4-12, accommodating students with no musical background all the way up to experienced musicians, budding music producers or composers interested in a career in music. Virtual Trailer Music LIVE workshops include opportunities to:
watch trailers (age-appropriate) that feature Brent’s music,
receive a behind-the-scenes view into how Brent created the sound design and music featured in those trailers
enjoy a close-up up view of the tools and techniques used
participate in crafting custom sound design and other important elements
help create a short example of a trailer-style music cue
learn how students can do the same with their own tools in school and at home
ask Brent questions about careers in content creation and the entertainment industry, receive educational and career advice, and much more!
Virtual Trailer Music Workshops + Professional Development
Do you have music faculty looking for advanced instruction or professional enrichment to enhance their music curriculum or other programs in your school? These deep-dive music workshops — custom-configured for your needs — can provide a valuable resource, directly from a working industry composer.
On any given day of the year, Brent will typically be delivering an original music cue to Netflix for their next feature film teaser trailer, or completing revision requests from a major game developer for a custom Led Zeppelin remix… And the next day he’ll be answering questions from your faculty, providing insight from that contemporaneous experience, and helping them prepare their students to flourish in the growing number of creative careers across a rapidly-changing entertainment industry landscape.
Reach out to Academic Entertainment to discuss the needs of your school or district!
About Brent Daniels
Brent Daniels is an entertainment industry veteran and award-winning music producer, composer and songwriter. His work has defined the sound of high-profile marketing campaigns for studios like Paramount, Marvel, Netflix and Apple. From A Quiet Place: Day One, to Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, to Black Widowand more, Brent’s original music has featured in countless trailers and anchored campaigns for film and television, earning eleven Clio Entertainment Awards — the industry’s highest honor for film and television marketing.
A passionate advocate for music education, over two decades Brent has concurrently served thousands of K-12 schools across the United States and Canada with the programs he developed as part of a long-running education initiative, including his Virtual Music Technology school assembly and Virtual Trailer Music workshops.
A passionate advocate for music education, over two decades Brent has concurrently served thousands of K-12 schools across the United States and Canada with the programs he developed as part of a long-running education initiative, including his Virtual Music Technology school assembly and Virtual Trailer Music workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions from schools
Q: How can students use the same tools they learned about in they learned about in Brent’s music workshops? A: At home or in the classroom, students just starting out who want to explore the techniques and tools that Brent and other music professionals use can start with: — GarageBand for iOS and macOS – Free from Apple — Soundtrap – Chromebook-friendly browser-based Digital Audio Workstation for all levels, with affordable education licenses available for schools.
These are just some of the trailers that feature Brent Daniels’ music! Your students could be among the next wave of creators that do the same. Learn how in Brent’s Virtual Trailer Music in-person workshops!
Virtual Trailer Music LIVE Music Workshops Set-up
Audience: Grades 4-12 Capacity: 25-50 students
Smaller groups allow for more participation
For multiple workshops, please group students according to grade so Brent may target content to the appropriate age group. (4-6, 7-8, 9-12)
PresentationTime: 50 minutes
Set–UpTime: 20 minutes
Take–Down Time: 20 minutes
Presentation Area: Any size area with access to an electrical outlet. Many schools opt to host Brent’s Music Workshops in a music / band room or auditorium. Some schools might use a classroom, but note that classroom must be far enough away from occupied rooms so the music workshops’ sound does not disturb other learners.
Pre-Arrival: Performer’s team will reach out to booking contact or school to 1-2 weeks before the event(s) to confirm date and time
Arrival Time: Performer will arrive around 30 minutes prior to show time to allow for set up and accommodation to any last-minute details
Assistance: If presentation area is not directly accessible, please provide 3 to 4 student assistants who can help carry-in and carry-out equipment.
IMPORTANT:Due to copyright considerations for some of the music and video content, VIDEO RECORDING OF THE ENTIRE PROGRAMIS NOT PERMITTED. However, small segments involving students are acceptable with prior notification.
Virtual Trailer Music LIVE is interactive in-person music workshop for grades 4-12
Eleven-time Clio Award-winning composer Brent Daniels brings the techniques and technology he uses to produce and compose music for Hollywood’s biggest movie trailers (Sonic 3, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Black Panther) in-person to your school. Program content is variable depending on grade and experience level, making this workshop suitable for grades 4-12, accommodating students with no musical background all the way up to experienced musicians, budding music producers or composers interested in a career in music. In a typical workshop for students with little or no musical training, Brent will:
1. Show students one or more of the trailers in which his music is used and play the original music composed and produced for the trailers.
2. Break down sonic and musical components from his music to which trailer editors synchronize the film’s visuals.
3. Introduce students to the concepts in sound design, composition, and music production necessary for trailer music production.
4. Combine those elements to create a short example of a trailer-style music cue.
5. Middle and High School music students with some experience in music technology and production may benefit from a more customized or in-depth version of the music workshop, which Brent can provide. They also may have advanced questions about the process of music production or careers in the entertainment industry. Brent’s 25+ years experience as a signed recording artist, music publisher, commercial music producer and in-demand composer for major film and TV studios make Brent’s in-person music workshops the ideal place for budding creatives — from elementary school to adult faculty — find answers and insight.
About Brent Daniels
Brent Daniels is an entertainment industry veteran and award-winning music producer, composer and songwriter. His work has defined the sound of high-profile marketing campaigns for studios like Paramount, Marvel, Netflix and Apple. From A Quiet Place: Day One, to Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, to Black Widow and more, Brent’s original music has featured in countless trailers and anchored campaigns for major motion pictures, earning eleven Clio Entertainment Awards — the industry’s highest honor for film and television marketing.
A passionate advocate for music education, over two decades Brent has concurrently served thousands of K-12 schools across the United States and Canada with the programs he developed as part of a long-running education initiative, including his Virtual Music Technology school assembly and Virtual Trailer Music workshops.
Brent Daniels was AMAZING!! Kids, and teachers alike, absolutely loved the assembly and workshops. He has a great rapport with the kids. We will definitely invite him back! Best assembly ever! Renee – Music Teacher
Warnsdorfer Elementary School
East Brunswick, NJ
Teachers texted me that it was an awesome experience! Everything went great! Very excited to schedule Brent again with our incoming students. I had a 7th grader who after the Movie Trailer workshop downloaded the program Brent uses and placed 16th in the National Technology Student Association Game Developer competition. The student developed and coded a video game then wrote his own music all inspired from what he learned from Brent Daniels. Kristy Fidyk – STEM Dept. Chair
Central MS
Edgewater, MD
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All went well with Brent’s virtual music workshops with our 5th and 6th graders. It was interesting to get a window into Brent’s process . Our music and technology teachers felt that he did a good job connecting what he does with the work the students are doing. He made a point of letting students know when demonstrating composition techniques that they could do similar things in the Soundtrap program they use. Our technology teacher will incorporate what he taught students about how to create a signature sound in the 6th grade’s next project. He was engaging and connected well with students. Laura Cafferty – Enrichment Committee
Tenacre Country Day School
Wayland, MA
Thanks, Brent, for another great day of Computer Music! It’s not often our students get to see someone with your expertise at work; but, it’s really important for high school students to hear the thought process in creating original work and to see the level of detail that goes into a finished product. To me, that is a profound lesson and very relevant for high school students! Now our students know there is another avenue to express themselves musically, which is also a very important take-home message. Thank you for an interesting and compelling series on Digital Music Technology. Eric Kay – Music Coordinator/Orchestra Director
Bethpage HS
Bethpage, NY
Great presentation! Thank you again. I definitely want you back in the future! James Stehlik – Orchestra
Bethpage HS
Bethpage, NY
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I thought the virtual workshop was excellent! The kids were very engaged and had excellent questions for him. He responded to their questions and told them that he loved their questions. Melissa O’Brien – Teacher/Cultural Arts
Eagle ES
Medford, NY
The workshop was interactive and fun! It was amazing. The students really enjoyed the show and learned in the process. It was both fun and highly informative! Bibi Bracy – Program Coordinator
ASPIRE
Downey, CA
It was awesome! Bob Lombardo – Music Teacher and Choir Director
POBMS/MMS
Plainview, NY
A BIG thank you to the POB Arts in Ed, our PTA, and to Brent Daniels for an exciting workshop with our 8th Graders exploring how movie trailer music is composed. It was an incredible opportunity to show our kids what music careers can look like! Matthew Gomm – Music Teacher
POBMS/MMS
Plainview, NY
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