"Uplifting" and "Epic" trance are generally two different subsets of the genre, but are frequently found together. Uplifting trance is marked generally by major chords, or chord progressions that resolve on a strong major, giving them an empowering, encouraging, happy or "uplifting" feel.

"Epic" trance is a silly misnomer for what is probably one of my few favorite subsets. If you want to write proper epic trance, make sure to *always* have a strong pad or ambient synth carrying your chord progression right along with the bassline. Orchestral patches and string synths are great for this; I have a few free DSK VST/VSTi instrument plugins I've been real happy using, that I'd be happy to share with you if it helps.
Don't be afraid to really experiment with longer chord progressions. Most chord progressions will run for 4 bars; in proper epic trance, the chord progression might be 16 to 32 bars or longer. So your bassline and your "fillers" (pads, ambient background synths, et-cetera) will suddenly feel like you're composing a very slow, drawn-out melody with them.
Another important part of this particular subset is that you'll generally find a wide variety of timbres. If you have the ability to do so, use automation to change the sounds of your synthesizers dynamically while transitioning between different movements within the composition. THis will let you have longer sections, while the constant movement and change prevents anything from getting boring ro sounding too repetitious.

I hope this helps!
If you wanna chat more, drop me a PM and we'll swap IM addresses or something. ^v^

there's a difference between the two? huh... didn't know that. ok well, it'll be more towards the Uplifting Trance that more or less tickle my fancy in this ordeal.

but this might help me out, but with me... even with this music I have on here kinda feels out of place. I really don't want to day that but... well.... I'm still a beginner on this ^^; I would like to actually pursue some of the genres that I listen too and that's one of them, I just would like to have a helping hand in these things ya know.

*shrugs with a shy smile* oh ok....^^;

Brother, we *all* have to start somewhere, and you have to learn somewhere. :D

So yeah! Dance music is something I love and there is *no* reason for me not to share what I've learned over the last nine years.
In your case, the best thing to do is to take in *everything* you can. If you like it, use it and experiment with it.
If you *don't* like it, then great. YOu know how to avoid making it. :D

heheheheh... brother... ah dude.... I'm a chick X3
*nods with a smile* well that's good because I would like to have some people that are relaxed and care free to maybe help me out around this stuff ^^; and if you want to help then I won't mind what so ever^^

Psh... YOu don't have to be a dude 'ta be a bro. :D

But yes. I'd be thrilled to help you, and if I'm in a position where I need your help, I'd be thrilled to have it as well. ^v^

heh oh what ever X3 though I'm a toboy so eh *shrugs with a snicker*...
*nods with a smile* well all I can probably provide is artwork but once I learn more.. .amybe do some collabs together? I've always wanted to do that future on ^^; but either way I'm sending you a note on here with contact info if you're still up for some chatting and such.

I'd be thrilled to collaborate on musical projects. I use Samplitude 11 Pro with full VST/VSTi support for instruments and effects, and up to 128-track capability. Unfortunately it's a rather cranky old computer so 128 tracks is a bad idea. :D

heheh sorry but I'm not much of a computer nerd when it comes to this style but I'm gonna take lessons on that as well, I want to know what I'm dealing with if I do get some tech gear later on. All I use is FL9 XXL Pro edition. heheh well we just gotta see down the lines ya know^^;

FL9 XXL is not a bad software suite. It's "different" than the industry standard stuff like ProTools, Cubase or Logic, but that's *not* a bad thing, necessarily.

I'll be back in about 7 hours, buddy! We'll have a chat and swap samples. :D