Composition and Theory Lessons!
About the lessons
Each lesson will be custom designed for each student. They will consist of:
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Composition exercises – to help in the creative process
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Theory assistance – because music theory is integral to composition
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Networking advice – This is a valuable skill for any composer in any field and it can be challenging for introverts like me.
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Practical lessons – This is for students interested in video game music. I will take you through the steps of getting your music from pen and paper to the computer screen, and into a video game.
At this time, I am only accepting students in the Calgary area.
Skills potential students should have
Potential students should be able to read music and play the piano at a basic level. It is common in university composition classes for the composer to play their piece on the piano for the class to comment. While I will also be playing through the music, it helps me understand the material that you are trying to convey when you can play it yourself. I don’t mean you have to be the next Liszt or Chopin by any means and even single hand piano is plenty to get your point across.
TL;DR – In short
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Students ages 14+ (including adults and university students)
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30min – 60 min lessons via Skype. (In-home lessons will continue in stage 3 of re-opening due to Covid-19)
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Content will be individualized and contain composition/theory exercises, history components, and networking/marketing basics
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Free initial interview/consultation
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With enough students, I may also be able to hold a small semester/year-end concert for those interested.