Composition and Music Theory Lessons:
Have you ever gotten the itch to write down a musical idea you had in your head? Do you wonder what makes music “tick”? We offer composition lessons to be able to:
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Tap into your creative mind
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Organize / plan the project in musical and extra-musical ways
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Learn several different methods of writing
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Learn form, and how to use form to help you create
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Improvise! (which is composing on the fly!)
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Listen to your inner ear
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Listen to music analytically (and then listen for fun again!)
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​Classical forms and traditional 4-part writing
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Crafting themes and developing your ideas
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Developmental music vs. expository music
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How harmony works
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Small and large forms
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How to learn from the greats
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How to use computers
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Getting your music out there!
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Understanding of the many modes and scales available
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Modern styles of harmony
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Orchestration techniques
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Notation limitations & ways to successfully convey your thoughts to a performer
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How to listen to your own writing with a critical (but open) mind
Techniques and Styles that we cover range from:
These lessons can easily be customized to fit to your needs. The only goal I have is to give you the breadth of knowledge to hone your own craft!
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For composition lessons, there is a big overlap with music theory. I can start off by focusing more on the traditional study of theory – which follows a general course, and then later focus on how to apply these things to your own creative process.
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Interested in starting, or have a question? Please head on over to Contact Us to ask any questions you might have!
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Composition Lessons offered to students using Public Charter School funds are non-sectarian.