Private Music Instruction
and Music College Prep
New student? First lesson is FREE!
Offering Lessons both In-Person and Online (Zoom)
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Learn Music. Your Way.
Production and Recording
Unleash your creative potential in the realm of sound with immersive music production and recording lessons. Whether you're a novice producer or a seasoned artist, I will guide you through the intricacies of crafting professional-grade tracks from start to finish. Learn the art of capturing audio, mixing harmonious layers, and shaping your unique sonic signature. Dive into the world of digital audio workstations (DAWs), MIDI, effects processing, and more, as you transform your musical ideas into polished masterpieces. From home studio setups to industry-standard techniques, my curriculum caters to all levels of expertise. Join me on this electrifying journey and witness your musical visions come to life in ways that resonate with the world around you!
Piano for Producers and Songwriters
The piano is often considered the most important instrument to learn due to its unmatched versatility and comprehensive musical benefits. It serves as a fundamental gateway to understanding music theory, offering a visual representation of scales, chords, and harmonies. With the many advances in MIDI and virtual instrument sampling, people with even the most basic of piano/keyboard skills are now able to play virtually any other instrument and create complex arrangements and performances that sound like an entire band or orchestra without actually having to play each instrument separately. Producers and Songwriters who have the ability to navigate a piano keyboard have an enhanced ability to compose and arrange music effectively and boost their creativity.
Songwriting
What makes a good song? This is exactly what we are going to find out. By analyzing the great songs of the past and learning what makes them so effective, students will be able to internalize those tricks and techniques and add them to their own songwriter's toolbox. The techniques and tools that you will learn will prove to be invaluable to you in not only how you craft and shape your musical "stories", but also in your ability to overcome writer's block. The study of Songwriting will ultimately help your songs reach their full potential and give you the ability to reach people on a deeper, more profound emotional level.
Composition
Unveil the secrets of artistic expression through a transformative study of music composition. Whether you're a budding composer or an experienced musician, together we will nurture your creative sparks into full-blown musical epics. Delve into the realms of melody, harmony, rhythm, and structure as you learn to craft compositions that stir emotions and captivate listeners. From classical symphonies to contemporary arrangements, my curriculum will guide you through both theory and practice, helping you develop a distinct compositional voice. Embark on a journey that transcends notes and staves, creating melodies that resonate in hearts and minds. Elevate your musical ideas today!
Writing Music to Picture
Are you interested in writing music for TV, Movies, or Commercials? Are you intrigued by the art of Film Scoring?
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Elevate your musical prowess to new heights with my specialized lessons on writing music for the silver screen. Have you ever wondered how to craft captivating melodies that sync seamlessly with visual narratives? Look no further! I will guide you through the art of music-to-picture synchronization. Whether you're an aspiring composer or a seasoned musician seeking to expand your repertoire, our lessons together will teach you how to evoke emotions, enhance storytelling, and create unforgettable cinematic moments through your musical compositions. Join us on this harmonious journey where notes meet frames, and melodies paint pictures. Enroll today and let your music breathe life into the world of cinema!
Music Theory
Discover the underlying principles that bring melodies to life and unlock the ability to analyze, compose, and appreciate music on a deeper level. From understanding the building blocks of classical compositions to applying theory in modern genres, your lessons will be uniquely tailored to cater to your specific and diverse musical interests. I'm not going to bore you with textbook music theory. Music is supposed to be enjoyable! Over the years I have developed ways of teaching this material that keeps things fast, fresh, and fun. Join me and unravel the magic behind the music, refine your skills, and transform your musical perspective.
Ear Training
Highly regarded by music professionals to be THE most important course of study for anyone aspiring to a career in music. Ear Training allows students to develop accurate inner hearing or musical imagination of pitches, rhythms, and sonorities. Through the study of concepts and excersises, students will learn to sing and conduct the notes and rhythms on a page without the aid of an instrument, and inversely, how to translate the sounds they hear into musical notation and symbols. Join me in honing the skill that separates the extraordinary from the ordinary in the world of music. Enhance your musical fluency in ways you never thought possible!
Music College Prep
Are you interested in pursuing a music career and furthering your studies at a renowned music college or conservatory?
I have helped many students gain admission and graduate from some of the most well respected music schools in the world such as the Berklee College of Music and USC Thornton School of Music. I am committed to equipping you with the essential knowledge and refined musical skills that are pivotal for acing auditions, gaining acceptance, and enhancing your overall educational journey at the music school you choose.
Many schools allow entering students to test out of a number of core classes required for the degree. I will teach you everything you need to know to help you test out of these foundational classes allowing you to fast-track your way into more advanced, captivating, and inspiring courses earlier in your college tenure. With my guidance, you'll be poised to extract the utmost value from your music education and embark on a path of musical excellence.