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Fundamentals of Musical Composition (Beginner and Intermediate)

A five-lesson course that I have run in a few different schools, this would be an ideal opportunity to hone your compositional skills. The five lessons/topic areas as follows:

1. Melody
2. Harmony
3. Instrumentation and extended techniques
4. Genre, style and contemporary idioms
5. Quiz and pragmatic concerns as a composer

This course will be suitable for beginner and intermediate level composers.

After these initial 5 lessons, I will set compositional exercises and tasks which we can then look over and talk about.

My qualifications:
- first-class degree in music from University of Cambridge
- Distinction in Composition from University of York

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Extra information

Having either manuscript paper or notation software would be a bonus

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Teaching is a family vocation, and one that I have a great deal of affinity for. In teaching composition, I take a very methodical approach which is influenced by theory. I am able to tailor the content of lessons to individual students, offering a bespoke experience dependent on the student's abilities and prior experience.

Education

Queen Elizabeth School (A*, A*, A)
Junior Royal Northern College of Music
Girton College, University of Cambridge
University of York

I left the education system with a first-class degree and distinction, with a focus on composing throughout.

Experience / Qualifications

BA in Music: first-class degree
MA in Music: Distinction
Composition Workshop Leader and 1:1 teacher at The Prebendal School
Professional industry experience and winner of a number of composition competitions

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