A practical introduction to music composition, focusing on core techniques and how they can be adapted for contemporary creative work. Over the week, Mark will guide students through the fundamental building blocks that composers reach for — melody, harmony, counterpoint, variation, form and structure — demystifying tools that can feel intimidating on paper but are already present in music you know and love. Whether you're writing your first piece or looking to understand why the music you make sounds the way it does, this class gives you a vocabulary and a toolkit to work with. No prior composition experience required — just curiosity and something to write with.