How to Be a Composer(2009)

How to Be a Composer is a documentary series following journalist and music critic Paul Morley as he embarks on a year-long journey to master the art of musical composition. Rather than a traditional instructional program, the series captures Morley's personal exploration of what it takes to create music from scratch. Working with established composers and musicians, he grapples with fundamental questions about melody, harmony, structure, and the creative process itself. The show blends Morley's sharp critical perspective with genuine curiosity, revealing both the technical foundations and the intuitive leaps required in songwriting. For anyone interested in music creation, criticism, or the behind-the-scenes work of composers, How to Be a Composer offers an engaging and thoughtful examination of how professional musicians develop their craft.