aBOUT
THE INSTRUCTOR
Grammy-winning composer and top studio orchestrator Penka Kouneva has worked in Hollywood for 25 years scoring television (Dragon Age Absolution series), films (Aga, Encounter), video games (Legends of Runeterra, Prince of Persia) and theme parks (NASA). On IMDB, she has 170+ credits. Penka holds a Duke University Ph.D. in composition and is known as a great mentor who’s helped 100+ young film, game and concert composers cultivate remarkable Hollywood careers and become top studio composers. She is excited to share her passion for soundtrack analysis with media composers.
NOW ENROLLING FOR
Winter 2025
Starting on Jan.13, 2025
ending on April 4, 2025
Spring 2025
Starting on April 7, 2025
Ending on June 27, 2025
All sessions are on Zoom and open to emerging & professional composers from any regions. Masterclass graduates have come from: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States.
Orchestrator Larry Rench
ENDORSEMENTS
Penka’s Master Class is an invaluable investment in yourself. Her guidance and class resources will raise the bar of any composer. Nick Cimity, Film & TV composer, US (Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head, Zappa, Duncanville)
In the media scoring business, there is no mentor or educator as accomplished and supportive as Penka. Jocelyn Scofield, film, TV and animation composer, US
This masterclass was an extraordinary and invaluable experience. Penka is not only a master of her craft, but a wonderful mentor. Thomas Booker-Price, game composer, UK
WHAT IS IT?
Weekly scoring, individual feedback and suggestions for revisions
Weekly 40-minute private mentoring
50+ curated reading materials for media composers