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Stop guessing.
Start creating.
Follow proven formulas to create cinematic music.
Have you ever poured hours into a composition, only to feel it fall flat—lacking the emotional depth to truly elevate your project? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Knowing your music isn’t right but not knowing how to fix it.
Now, imagine consistently creating scores that captivate audiences, impress producers and game devs, and transform any project into something unforgettable. That’s exactly why I created Soundtrack Formulas—a proven system with precise recipes for mastering genres like action, adventure, suspense, and more.
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve crafted these techniques to help composers like you create Hollywood-level soundtracks—without conservatory training, expensive gear, or even multiple instruments.
Just follow the formulas and watch your compositions transform!
What will you learn?
Master the Exact Formula for Every Genre: Unlock step-by-step recipes and the “secret ingredients” to compose for action, adventure, suspense, comedy, romance, fantasy, and more.
Use References Like a Pro: Dive into my selection of scores and adapt industry-standard soundtracks to inspire your creativity, transforming inspiration into unique compositions—without ever copying.
Create Emotion with Precision: Discover the exact scales, harmonies, rhythms, instrumentation, and orchestration to evoke any emotion and craft unforgettable soundscapes.
Secrets of a Doctor in Composition: Access advanced techniques, tricks, and shortcuts from 15+ years of experience to make your scores stand out to directors and producers.
Choose the Perfect Tools for Any Genre: Get curated recommendations for libraries, and plugins—tailored for each genre, including free options to get started.
A Comprehensive Toolkit for Every Composer: Gain deeper mastery of melody, harmony, rhythm, and structure to confidently create Hollywood-level soundtracks.
By applying the techniques in this guide, you will achieve:
Goal 1
The ability to compose cinematic soundtracks that captivate emotions, perfectly capture the essence of each scene, and elevate your projects to the next level.
Goal 2
Confidence to create music that impresses directors and producers, positioning yourself as a recognized and valued composer in the industry.
Goal 3
A practical, proven method to master any musical genre—from action to romance—using professional tools and techniques with simplicity and efficiency.
Check out what you’ll be able to create by following the formulas.
The ebook Soundtrack Formulas is an invaluable resource for students of music composition and arrangement. Filipe provides an in-depth exploration of various genre characteristics, offering practical guidance tailored to each genre. He not only discusses essential elements such as melody, harmony, and instrumentation but also recommends specific libraries to use for different genres. The inclusion of real-life examples from each genre allows readers to grasp how these concepts are applied in compositions and arrangements for visual media. This book offers a comprehensive overview, making it an excellent bedside read for those with a basic foundation in music who wish to delve deeper into composition and arrangement for visual media.
- Nando Costa, Latin Grammy-nominated Music Producer and Audio Engineer
The Easy Way vs. The Hard Way
With Soundtrack Formulas
Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow proven formulas tailored for every genre, eliminating guesswork.
Instant Inspiration: Access precise tools and curated references to jumpstart your creativity.
Emotion with Precision: Master the exact scales, harmonies, and rhythms to evoke the desired emotion every time.
Save Time and Effort: Streamline your workflow with practical techniques and insider tricks.
Confidence in Every Score: Compose knowing you’re creating scores that captivate audiences and impress directors and game devs.
Professional Results, Quickly: Achieve Hollywood-level quality without expensive gear or formal training.
Unlock Your Full Potential: Focus on creativity and let the formulas handle the structure.
Without Soundtrack Formulas
Guessing at Every Step: Waste hours trying to figure out what works for each genre.
Lack of Inspiration: Struggle to find direction or ideas for compositions.
Inconsistent Emotions: Create music that fails to connect or capture the essence of a scene.
Overwhelming Trial and Error: Spend unnecessary time experimenting with no clear results.
Doubt and Uncertainty: Second-guess your work and fear it won’t resonate with
directors or audiences.
Poor Quality: Produce soundtracks that lack the polish and impact of professional scores.
Limited Growth: Face frustration and stagnation without a clear roadmap to improve.
This Guide is for you if:
You’re a beginner or experienced composer who wants to create impactful and emotional cinematic music.
You want to master popular musical genres like action, suspense, romance, comedy, and fantasy using proven formulas.
You’re looking to impress directors, producers, game devs, and audiences with professional and memorable compositions.
You want to save time and eliminate frustration by learning practical, actionable techniques for efficient composing.
You’re passionate about music and want to transform your projects into unforgettable audiovisual experiences.
You’re tired of guessing what works and are ready to follow a clear, step-by-step method.
Check out some scores created by our talented students.
Dr. Leitao's Soundtrack Formulas guidebook is a remarkable resource for composers. It offers an in-depth exploration of media music across various genres, covering essential elements such as scales, melody, harmony, rhythms, time signatures, and tempo ranges. The guidebook is further enhanced by Dr. Leitao's inclusion of listening examples, tutorials, and VST library recommendations for each genre.
Even with a solid understanding of composition across multiple media genres, I found this guidebook both highly informative and inspiring. It is an indispensable addition to any composer's library, alongside classics such as the works of Piston and Adler.
- Devin Sullivan, media composer
Unlock the Hollywood Formula.
Your shortcut to cinematic music mastery
Imagine having the exact roadmap to create stunning soundtracks for any genre—all at your fingertips. With Soundtrack Formulas, you’ll get everything you need to compose like a pro, faster and easier than ever before.
Here’s what’s inside:
A Comprehensive Guide in a Compact Format:
40 pages packed with actionable insights and step-by-step instructions, giving you quick access to the tools and knowledge you need.
Genre-Specific Formulas:
Proven recipes for 9 cinematic genres—action, adventure, drama, comedy, romance, suspense, fantasy, and more—so you can master the mood of every scene.
Easy-to-Follow Checklists:
Practical and clear frameworks that make composing captivating soundtracks straightforward and frustration-free.
Soundtrack References for Inspiration:
Handpicked examples to help you bring your compositions to life and connect emotionally with audiences.
Essential Sample Library Recommendations:
Curated lists of sample libraries and tools for every genre, including several free options, so you can achieve professional results without breaking the bank.
Stop guessing.
Start creating.
With these formulas, the Hollywood standard is no longer out of reach—it’s in your hands.
The value of Soundtrack Formulas
Imagine finally creating soundtracks that move audiences and impress directors—without guessing, without frustration, and with the confidence of a professional.
With Soundtrack Formulas, you’ll gain access to a proven, step-by-step method that will allow you to compose efficiently, master any genre, and produce professional-quality music with ease.
The Complete Guide (Soundtrack Formulas): $197 value
A detailed manual with specific formulas for 9 cinematic genres, covering professional techniques, scales, harmony, instrumentation, rhythms, and more.
Step-by-Step Checklists: $97 value
Easy-to-follow frameworks that make composing captivating soundtracks straightforward, saving you hours of trial and error.
Curated Sample Libraries Recommendations: $47 value
Handpicked lists of essential tools for each genre, including free options to help you achieve professional results without extra cost.
Video Tutorials on Essential Techniques: $97 value
Exclusive links to tutorials covering advanced methods such as writing for strings and creating epic drums, giving you practical insights to elevate your compositions.
TOTAL VALUE: $438
But you won’t pay $438. You won’t even pay $200.
Because my goal is to make these tools accessible to composers of all levels, you can get everything for just $27!
For less than the cost of a dinner for two, you’ll have the tools, techniques, and insider knowledge to compose scores that captivate audiences and elevate every project you work on.
The Soundtrack Formulas guide is a great, simple-to-understand package that breaks down the elements of different emotions and genres of film scoring into accessible, analyzable chunks. There are many tidbits of information that Dr. Leitão includes to empower you to take this information, analyze, and apply it.
I found that the ample references and examples he provides of the ingredients he discusses in action have been my greatest tools for focused learning, and in doing the assignments in the guide, I found his advice practical and quickly affecting the tone of my compositions to line up with the genres I aimed for.
- Jason Leung, composer
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I’m so confident in Soundtrack Formulas that I’m offering a 7-day money-back guarantee. If you don’t feel this guide has transformed the way you compose, just let me know, and I’ll refund your investment—no questions asked.
Don’t wait! This special price of $27 is only available for a limited time. Take action now and start creating professional-quality scores today!
The formula guide is very user friendly and informative. When it comes to scoring different genres of film, I haven't seen much online for such concise and consolidated information so this is fantastic to have as reference. I really like that you keep it simple so there's practically no barrier to entry for someone trying to take advantage of it. My favorite part of the guide is table at the end which simplifies the information even more for those who just want a quick glance at a particular formula.
- Robert Rosenbrook, composer
Who is Filipe Leitão?
Filipe Leitão is an award-winning composer, music producer, and educator. He is Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, teaching a new collaborative program in Media Scoring. He earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at The University of Alabama, a Master of Fine Arts degree in Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media at the Academy of Art University (San Francisco, CA), and a Bachelor in Art Education at the University of The State of Pará, in Belém, Brazil.
Dr. Leitão has collaborated with many artists, creating original compositions and sound design for movies and video games, as well as he has written electronic works, and concert pieces for varied ensembles. His works reflect his unique voice originated from a mix of classical music, popular music, Brazilian music, and film music, and have been recognized at both national and international levels, and obtained prizes and performances on renowned film and music festivals, including New York Electroacoustic Music Festival, Electronic Music Midwest, SCI Conferences, Belgian Saxophone Choir, Cannes Short Film Corner, Toronto Film Week, Anima Mundi, and WorldFest Houston, to name a few.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What exactly is Soundtrack Formulas?
Soundtrack Formulas is a comprehensive guide designed to help composers create professional-quality soundtracks for films, games, and other visual media. It provides step-by-step formulas, practical tips, and real-world examples for mastering 9 cinematic genres.
2. Who is this guide for?
This guide is perfect for:
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Beginner or experienced composers looking to elevate their work.
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Musicians who want to master the emotional and technical aspects of soundtrack creation.
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Anyone passionate about creating soundtracks that impress directors, producers, and audiences.
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Even if you don’t have formal training, expensive equipment, or years of experience, Soundtrack Formulas is designed to guide you every step of the way.
3. What genres does the guide cover?
The guide provides detailed formulas for 9 cinematic genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Suspense, Fantasy, Romantic Comedy, and Dramatic Comedy. Each genre includes specific techniques, instrumentation, and emotional cues to help you compose with confidence.
4. Do I need expensive equipment or advanced knowledge?
Not at all! Soundtrack Formulas is designed for composers at all levels. You don’t need a high-end studio, multiple instruments, or a conservatory education to apply these techniques. It even includes recommendations for free sample libraries and tools.
5. How is this different from other music composition courses or books?
Unlike other resources, Soundtrack Formulas provides actionable, step-by-step recipes for composing soundtracks. Instead of overwhelming you with theory, it focuses on practical techniques that you can implement immediately. It’s a proven system backed by over 15 years of professional experience.
6. What format is the guide in?
The guide is a digital PDF that you can access instantly after purchase. It’s packed with 40 pages of straight-to-the-point content, making it easy to follow and reference as you compose.
7. Can I access the guide on any device?
Yes! The guide is a PDF file, which means you can view it on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, making it easy to use wherever you are.
8. How do I purchase and get access?
Click the “Buy Now” button on this page, complete your payment, and you’ll receive instant access to Soundtrack Formulas. You can start using it immediately!