how can I learn everything about music composition from scratch?
I'm a teenager who loves writing,and I've started writing my own songs. i genuinely want to pursue music seriously and eventually release my own albums.
to get started, i reached out to a few local composers in my city. most of them are students who treat composing as a hobby rather than a profession, and unfortunately, the experience wasn't very helpful. that made me realise Id rather learn music composition myself so i can bring my own ideas to life. Ive searched for resources but I keep finding scattered information and don't know where to start. so I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction. how can I learn music composition from scratch? I'm looking for a structured path if possible. since I'm still a student, Id really appreciate free or budget friendly resources, whether they're books, YouTube channels, courses, websites or anything else you think is worth checking out.
thanks in adv...id really appreciate your help.