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With DORICO: BEGINNER TO PRO
Whether you’re a student new to notation or a professional ready to switch, Dorico: Beginner To Pro will have you creating stunning, professional-quality sheet music in no time.
With clear a roadmap and practical examples, this course simplifies everything from note input to polished layouts. Save time, streamline your workflow, and focus on what matters most—your music.
Ready to make your scores stand out? Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering Dorico! Normally $79
Today just $63.20!
"I'm using it... after 25 years in Finale... It's an excellent, very comprehensive course. Highly recommended!"
- Peter A.
"LOVE LOVE your Dorico course... I've been watching a ton of videos... and this is the first one that feels like it is really gelling for me."
- Jason B.
"Ernesto has crafted one of the most practical, well-organized Dorico courses I've seen... He has a gift for taking what feels like a steep learning curve and making it feel manageable!"
- Phillip S.
"Ernesto has crafted one of the most practical, well-organized Dorico courses I've seen...
He has a gift for taking what feels like a steep learning curve and making it feel manageable!"
- Phillip Arthur Simmons | PAS Music
"After 37 years in Finale, I credit Ernesto’s valuable course with escorting me through my initial reluctance to Dorico...
...and leading me into what has become an unexpected love affair with this powerful program. Thank you, Ernesto!"
- Jim Grant DMA | Composer
"LOVE LOVE your Dorico course...
This is the course that brought it together for me and got it to click. Pacing, relevancy, connecting the dots just right, just what I needed."
- Jason Barney | Composer, Arranger, Producer
Why You're Still Struggling:
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It's Scary
You open Dorico… and feel lost.
Flows, modes, unfamiliar terms.
You’re not even sure where to begin — and every click feels risky.
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Too Different
You switched from another notation program, and nothing works the way you expect.
Shortcuts are different. Workflow is different.
So you Google one problem at a time instead of actually learning.
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Everything In Different Places
You’ve watched tutorials… but still don’t feel confident.
One video covers note input. Another covers layouts.
You know pieces of Dorico, but not how it all fits together.
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No Clear Path Forward
You know there are gaps in your knowledge.
Without a structured roadmap, you're always one step behind where you want to be and you're not sure you'll ever feel truly fluent.
The Solution:
DORICO: BEGINNER TO PRO
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Built for Real Beginners
You haven't lost your ability to learn, you just need the right guide. Built for people who want to truly understand what they're doing.
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Switchers Welcome
Coming from Sibelius or Finale? You'll be shown how Dorico thinks about your music so you're working with it, not against it.
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Detailed
Master project setup, note input, layouts, engraving, and playback — so you’re working with confidence, not confusion.
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A Clear Path
Every lesson builds on the last, from your first project to a polished score.
No gaps. No guessing. Anyone can do it.
Plus So Much More!
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Learn How To:
DORICO: BEGINNER TO PRO
Course Curriculum
All the info you need to get your ideas down on the page, fast.
6+ hours of instruction across 25 lessons.
Updated for Dorico 6.
In English, with other languages coming soon via captions.
Certificate of Completion available upon completion.
Module 1: Getting Started in Dorico
Lesson 1.1: Overview of Dorico
Lesson 1.2: Setting Up a New Project and Layout Options
Lesson 1.3: Write Mode and Workflow Efficiency
Lesson 1.4: Inputting Notes and Basic Notation
Lesson 1.5: Editing and Refining Your Music
Module 2: Advanced Notation and Layout
Lesson 2.1: Inputting Advanced Rhythms and Further Notation
Lesson 2.2: Properties Panel, Playing Techniques, and Notation Options
Lesson 2.3: Music Editing Techniques
Lesson 2.4: Setting the Layout and Score Appearance
Module 3: Engraving and Page Templates
Lesson 3.1: Introduction to Engrave Mode
Lesson 3.2: Creating and Editing Page Templates, Frames, and Tokens
Lesson 3.3: Customizing Layout and Spacing
Lesson 3.4: Fine-Tuning Engraving Details and Engraving Options
Lesson 3.5: Working with Graphics, Fonts, and the Library Manager
Module 4: Writing for Various Instruments and Ensembles
Lesson 4.1: Large Ensembles - Condensing, Cues, and Instrument Filters
Lesson 4.2: Noteheads, Writing for Percussion, and Drum Kits
Lesson 4.3: Choir, Voices, and Lyrics
Lesson 4.4: Chords, Jazz, and Big Band Notation
Lesson 4.5: Harp, Guitar, and Tablature Notation
Lesson 4.6: Creating Worksheets and Reference
Module 5: Playback, Exporting, and Printing
Lesson 5.1: Playback, Play Mode, and Playback Options
Lesson 5.2: VST and MIDI, Playback Templates, and Mixing
Lesson 5.3: Exporting MIDI, Audio, and MusicXML
Lesson 5.4: Preparing Scores for Printing and Sharing
Lesson 5.5: Going Further With Dorico
BONUS #1: DORICO DISCOUNT!
15% DISCOUNT ON DORICO
($87 Savings)
That's right. As an added bonus, Steinberg has graciously provided members of Dorico: Beginner To Pro with an exclusive 15% discount to Dorico Pro or Dorico Elements, so you can make the switch to Dorico and learn it with confidence.
Bonus #2: Affiliate Program (Earn back your investment)
Turn your recommendation into revenue. When you tell others about the course, you earn a commission with your own special link. This is great if you run a training program or have students who you think could use this course. There's no limit to how many commissions you can make. If 10 people sign up using your link, you earn over $100!
Meet Your Instructor
Hello, I’m Ernesto. I’m a composer, educator, and content creator. I’ve been a professional music teacher for the past 10 years, and I’ve been using Dorico for my professional composing work for the past 6.
Maybe like you, I switched from a different notation software to Dorico and had to unlearn the ways it did things and learn how Dorico thinks of my music. It wasn't easy, and it took a lot of researching things here and there, but quickly discovered that Dorico's intelligent layout and design made these tasks faster and faster. I discovered the best note-input method for me, how to quickly edit the music I've already inputted, use Dorico's options dialogues to set project-wide settings, and get really clean playback.
Today, I use Dorico to write and engrave concert music for my music publishing company, orchestrating and copying parts for pro media projects, and much more. I’ve also created content and videos for the official Dorico YouTube channel and Dorico’s official website.
For more about me:
Official website: ernestocomposer.com
Link to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ErnestoComposer/featured
Who Is This Course For?
Anyone new to music notation
Anyone switching from a different notation software like Finale or Sibelius
Teachers, composers, arrangers, and other professionals
Who Is This Course NOT For?
This isn't for you if you're coming in with a combative mindset. You need to be willing to learn.
You aren't willing to put in the time necessary to get good at Dorico. You need to practice actually working with the software with the knowledge you'll gain in the course in order to achieve fluency.
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DORICO: BEGINNER TO PRO - Course
Dorico: Beginner To Pro Course
Video Course
100% risk free - 30 day money back guarantee
Learn How To:
Understand how Dorico thinks and works
Set up complete Dorico projects from scratch
Enter music quickly using Dorico's most efficient workflows
Create clean, professional scores and parts
Use playback tools to hear your music come to life
And much more... for less than hiring a private teacher!
Total value: $79
Today Just $63.20
"I’m enjoying working through your course, much clearer and more thorough than other tutorials I have used."
- Jan Steele | Saxophonist, Composer
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What Do I Need For This Course?
You’ll need access to Dorico (any version—Dorico SE, Elements, or Pro will work), a computer, and a basic understanding of music notation. If you haven’t purchased Dorico yet, we’ve partnered with Steinberg to offer an exclusive 15% discount for enrolled students. Please note that Dorico SE and Dorico Elements have limitations to some of the features we will be going over in this course
This course is intended for those already familiar with aspects of music notation, such as how to read music, basic music theory, etc. No music theory will be taught in this course.
Various ways to input music in Dorico will be shown, such as with the keyboard, with the mouse, and with a MIDI keyboard. You can use any method you prefer through this course.
A Mac computer is used for this course, but the course is designed to also be followed by Windows users.
To enhance your experience, it is recommend accessing the course on your desktop, laptop, or tablet.
Question 2: Is This Course Affiliated With Dorico?
No, this course is not affiliated with Dorico or Steinberg. This is a third-party course.
Question 3: I'm Having Trouble With My Software. Can I Reach Out To You?
This is a third-party resource and not associated with Steinberg or Yamaha; if you have any issues with your license, application, audio driver system, or have feature requests and feedback, please direct those through official Dorico channels.
Question 4: Can I Skip Around, Or Should I Follow The Lessons In Order?
This course is designed to be viewed in order, from beginning to end. This is because there are concepts that are necessary to understand before going into more complex concepts. You are free to skip lessons in Module 4: Writing for Various Instruments and Ensembles if you feel they don't apply to you. However, once you've completed the course you can always jump around to any lesson to remind yourself of a particular feature or topic.
Question 5: I Would Like To Purchase This Course To Train My Employees. Is There Institution Pricing?
If you run an institution, school, or program, reach out to [email protected] for a special institution pricing discount for your students, employees, or teachers.
Question 6: Is There A Guarantee?
Absolutely!
This course has a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you follow along with the lessons for 30 days and don't see any progress, contact us and we'll issue you a full refund.
