The Beautiful Mess takes a deep dive into the practical and artistic elements of composition and creativity, drawing on Eric Whitacre's thirty years of experience writing music and lyrics. This comprehensive course provides online access to video content, lesson plans, reference sheets, perusal scores and a personalized certificate upon completion. Materials are customized at three levels so they can be used from middle school through college and are ideal for both individual and classroom instruction. The strategies and creative solutions discovered in this course can also be applied to many aspects of life, so are suitable for general music education, composers, performing ensembles, or individual music-lovers. Instructions for online access will be sent within one business day to the email address provided when you place your order.