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Rocco - London, United Kingdom£52
£52🎼 Unlock Your Creative Potential – Learn to Compose Music! 🎼
Trusted teacher: 🎼 Unlock Your Creative Potential – Learn to Compose Music! 🎼 Ever wanted to write your own music but didn’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re an experienced musician looking to refine your composition skills? My composing classes provide the tools and guidance you need to bring your musical ideas to life—whether you’re writing for solo instruments, ensembles, or even film and media. 🎶 What You’ll Learn: ✔ Fundamentals of melody, harmony, and counterpoint ✔ Techniques for effective orchestration and arranging ✔ Music theory principles to strengthen your compositions ✔ How to develop motifs and structure a complete piece ✔ Writing for different instruments and ensembles ✔ Digital composition and notation software (Sibelius, Finale, or DAWs) ✔ Understanding musical form, style, and expression 📚 Why Choose My Lessons? ✅ Personalized instruction tailored to your experience level ✅ Practical exercises to develop your unique compositional voice ✅ Classical, jazz, and contemporary approaches covered ✅ Learn traditional notation or explore digital composition tools ✅ Suitable for beginners, advanced students, and aspiring film composers Whether you want to compose your first piece, refine your style, or break into film scoring, I’ll guide you through the process with structured lessons and creative inspiration.
Music theory lessons · Music composition
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App - Helsinki, Finland£42
£42Private course of Piano/Composition/Computer Music with AppMuse
Trusted teacher: < Learning Piano is not merely about playing the piano > Before starting to learn the piano, it’s essential to recognize that : '' What we are actually learning is "Music", but not only "Piano". '' The goal of learning any instrument is to acquire the language of music, enabling us to express ourselves and enjoy music with others. Playing the piano is for creating beautiful sounds, not really for developing finger speed or strength. That’s the function of gym. < Music is like cooking > When we cook, to make roast beef tender, of course, it’s nice to have a tender heart, but without knowing how to control the temperature, the roast beef won’t become tender merely by our tender heart. By only adding salt, the dish won’t be sweet. Similarly, simply playing or writing a C major triad chord won’t convey a sorrowful feeling. To create the feeling we want, no matter how much sentiment we have in our hearts, to convey it via music, it needs to be translated into the language which the piano can understand, which means, how we press and lift the keys and pedals. Similarly, when we compose, it needs to be transferred into chords, and notes we write. < Difference between an audience and a musician > There is a common belief that a musician can make music with sentiment or feeling. While it’s partially true, the most essential thing is knowing ‘’How’’ to create the sound that conveys the feeling we want, rather than merely knowing ‘’What’' feeling we want to convey. The understanding of the mechanism behind music is essential, as cooking, and that is the difference between an audience and a musician. As an audience, one can simply feel the music. Like a chief who knows how to create a specific flavor to convey, a musician knows how to create the sound which can convey the feeling we want. While knowing which feeling we want is great, it’s merely the first step. Your emotions are not too different from Chopin, Beethoven, Adele or Taylor Swift, otherwise, they can’t resonate with you. But they know how to create the sound that conveys the feeling they want to their audience. < Course Content > I consider my course to be a form of "Music Consultation" because it contains a wide range of subjects that are essential to a professional musician. While we focus on piano playing, there are also music theory, music history, instrument construction, ergonomics for performers, analysis of composer styles, composition, arrangement, recording, MIDI, computer music, the physics of sound, and more. In avoid of confusion, let’s still call my course as "Piano Course”. < Duration > For each course, I will reserve at least 70 minutes in my schedule for you, including 60 minutes of class time and an additional 10 minutes for discussion and any questions you may have. This will ensure that your courses are not rushed by the next student. This ensures that there is enough time for you to solve your piano and music problems. < Recording > I highly encourage my students to record their progress. This can provide an objective standard for comparison and help you analyze your playing precisely. In my nine years of experience teaching music, I've found many students, including those advanced, already play certain sections very well, while other sections may not be not well enough. But they still try to improving those fine sections, while not aware of those weak sections. Without an objective reference, it’s hard to distribute our effort precisely. This can lead to not only unstable performance, but also practicing without a precise goal can easily reduce enthusiasm. Recording your results and comparing them with those recordings you like on YouTube or Spotify can be an effective way to analyze your playing and set precise goals. If you have a digital piano, I can help you produce a video of your performance for each session. This can be a tangible record of your efforts and you can share it with your friends and family via YouTube or other platforms.
Piano · Music composition · Computer generated music
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Arash - Istanbul, Turkey£51
£51Music Composition Lessons by Certified Teacher with 15 years of Experience
Since 2014, I am teaching students who are living in different parts of the world via Zoom/Skype/Meet – in English, French, Farsi and Turkish languages, and it is working very well. Do you: – have limited access to good teachers where you live? – have a busy schedule or travel frequency? – want to ensure a strong foundation with a highly qualified, experienced and resourceful teacher? – want a more professional help and advice than you can currently receive from private local teachers? All you need to have is an internet connection, a guitar, webcam, headphone/ speaker and a microphone. The exercises and pieces that you need to work on will be sent to you via email or other ways that you might prefer. On the other hand, you can send me a recording of you playing the pieces and exercises before the beginning of our Zoom/Skype/Meet session or play live on Zoom/Skype/Meet. Then we will be able to discuss the ways that you can improve technically and musically, and find the best ways that work for you. I teach Classical, Flamenco and Acoustic Guitars, and I am open to all kind of musical styles. I have a Licentiate Diploma in Teaching Classical Guitar from the University of West London (UWL’s highest teaching qualification). I am a passionate teacher, and enjoy working with a wide age range (currently from 5 to 60) and a variety of levels (from beginner to advanced). I don’t believe in “one size fits all” methods, so my lessons are tailor-made to help students with different backgrounds, goals, and interests improve faster. Importantly, I use graded curriculum with students. This method helps the students to learn the instrument in a systematic way. This way, they can benefit from a faster learning pace and enjoy the sense of progress, and ultimately, become better musicians. Moreover, if you are preparing for international examination board assessments such as London College of Music (LCM) , Trinity College (TCL), ABRSM, etc, an audition, or a recital, I would be able to help you succeed. Other than Guitar lessons, I teach Music Theory, Music Analysis, and Music Composition. Importantly, I use graded curriculum with students. This method helps the students to learn the instrument in a systematic way. This way, they can benefit from a faster learning pace and enjoy the sense of progress, and ultimately, become better musicians. Please feel free to contact me for more details.
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Lauren - Germany£53
£53Violin, Viola, and Composition lessons
My name is Lauren I am a violinist and composer based in Schöppingen, Germany. I received my Bachelors Degree in Viola Performance at The Juilliard School in 2019, and have since taught music lessons online and in-person since 2013. I have experience teaching students of all ages, from 3-80. I teach classical music, improvisation, even electronics, if that is of interest. I always cater to the needs and interests of my students, creating an individualized lesson plan for them. I have studied Alexander Technique, and always emphasize the importance of physical health and comfort in my instrumental teaching. When teaching composition - I enjoy discovering the creativity of each student, helping them find their individual voice. I can teach Dorico Notation Software, Adobe Illustrator, Logic Pro X, and Ableton. I currently teach students internationally, and can accommodate other time zones. English is my native language, however I teach enough German to teach lessons. // My name is Lauren, I'm a violist and composer living in Schöppingen, Germany. I received my bachelor's degree in viola performance from The Juilliard School in 2019 and have been teaching music online and in person since 2013. I have experience teaching students of all ages, from 3 to 80. I teach classical music, improvisation, and even electronic music, if that's of interest. I always address the needs and interests of my students and create an individualized lesson plan for them. I have studied the Alexander Technique and always emphasize the importance of physical health and comfort in my instrumental lessons. When teaching composition, I enjoy exploring each student's creativity and helping them find their individual voice. I can teach using Dorico notation software, Adobe Illustrator, Logic Pro X, and Ableton. I currently teach students from all over the world and can adapt to different time zones. English is my native language, but I have sufficient knowledge of German to teach.
Violin · Viola · Music composition
Matthew - United Kingdom£101
£101Piano, music theory and history, composition lessons delivered in English only
Hello! I am offering online lessons in piano, music theory and history, and music composition, with lessons delivered in English only. I have 15 years of teaching music experience in both classrooms, university and conservatoire settings, and privately. I completed a Bachelors in music, followed by a masters and a PhD in music composition in 2021, and so can help with all areas of musicianship. My students continue to build on their successes, with a 100% pass rate in exams, and several who have gone on to study music at university. Lessons will be in English only, with English terminology. This can help students to improve and refine their English skills while studying, or provide a smoother process for other native English speakers! Correspondence can be made in Swiss German with notice. Thank you for reading! Hello! I offer online lessons in piano, music theory and history, as well as music composition, with lessons only in English. I have 15 years of experience teaching music in classrooms, universities and conservatories as well as in private settings. I have a Bachelor's degree in Music, followed by a Master's and a Doctorate in Music Composition which I completed in 2021 and can therefore help in all areas of music. My students continue to build on their success, with a 100% pass rate in exams and several going on to study music at university. Classes are taught entirely in English and using English terminology. This can help students improve and refine their English skills while they study, or provide a smoother experience for other native English speakers! Correspondence can be conducted in Swiss German upon request. Thank you for reading!
Music theory · Piano · Music composition
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Cassie - Berlin, Germany£63
£63Jazz Saxophone & Classical/Jazz Composition Lessons
Hi, I’m Cassie—a British jazz saxophonist, award-winning composer, and Trinity Laban Conservatoire graduate, now based in Berlin. I’m currently looking for a couple of private saxophone and/or composition students who are keen to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Saxophone Lessons: With a strong background in Jazz and improvised music, I offer saxophone lessons tailored to each student’s needs—whether you’re preparing for ABRSM or Royal College exams (or other equivalent examination boards), exploring jazz improvisation, or just playing for fun. As a performer, I’ve played at major festivals and venues across the UK, USA & Europe such as Glastonbury Festival (UK, SXSW (USA) and Paris Jazz Festival (FR). I am still active as a touring band-leader/artist and I bring that real-world experience into my teaching. Composition Lessons: As a classical composer, my work spans orchestral, chamber, and jazz ensemble writing, with commissions from leading arts organisations and orchestras - recent commissions include the London Symphony Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic. My lessons focus on notation, orchestration, and arranging—whether you’re composing for small ensembles or larger-scale works. I hold a BMus Hons degree in composition from Trinity Laban Conservatoire (London) where I studied with American composer Stephen Montague and British composer Andrew Poppy. Composition lessons I am able to teach both in-person and online via Zoom. If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to get in touch! Looking forward to making music with you! 🎷🎼
Saxophone · Jazz music · Music composition
Ricardo - Feltham, United Kingdom£54
£54Guitar lessons for new learners and adults -- ALL GENRES
I am an experienced guitar tutor teaching lessons face-to-face and online. I also cater to groups. I have been a musician for over 20 years and have been teaching guitar for over 10 years, giving me a vast range of knowledge, teaching methodologies and learning resources. For older beginners and adults, I offer fun and information-rich lessons on what the guitar is and how to play it, along with how to get the most from your practice time. What can be seen as an insurmountable task is broken down into easy-to-follow steps grounded in whichever genre you're interested in exploring. On both electric or acoustic we'll cover the fundamentals of good playing technique, how to teach yourself songs, chord shapes and common scales, as well as rhythm and timekeeping. For those looking for UCAS points, Duke of Edinburgh award Skill, learning for fun or to complete grades, I will equip you with a wide understanding of music and the instrument leading towards creative self-expression. Here are some of my testimonials from upper-Secondary school and adult students: "A very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating guy, knows how to play AND teach to a high standard and has been a godsend for me with my physical medical issues. Thanks ,Ricardo! See you for the next one mate!" Ray "Learning guitar with Ricardo has been a great experience and he is an amazing teacher. He is very patient and kind. I have really enjoyed learning songs of my choosing and how he gives me specific and personalised technical exercises to target grey areas in my playing. He is very supportive and has helped me improve massively whilst still allowing me the [sic] enjoy playing the guitar." Scarlett "Ricardo is a great guitar tutor and lots of fun! He's made lots of effort to adapt lessons to my level/ interests and has helped me with achieving my personal guitar goals. He's also very knowledgeable and always happy to answer any questions I have. I've very much enjoyed our lessons together so far. If you're looking for a tutor who's supportive, passionate about music, and easy to get on with, Ricardo's your guy!" Vikka
Guitar · Music composition · Music theory
Azariah - Glasgow, United Kingdom£46
£46Music Composition, Production, and Audio Engineering
Whether you've never written music before, or you're a seasoned professional looking to learn new skills, I want to help your music be the best it can. I can teach how you how to write music using a computer, your instrument, or for other musicians to play. I can teach you how to record yourself and then prepare those recordings for release. I have experience writing music in a range of styles, including film scores, EDM, ambient, and classical music. I have helped artists in folk, metal, EDM, hip hop, rock, pop, and many other genres. Composition I can help you to choose a digital audio workstation, which you can use to write and record music. I can help you install it and get it set up on your computer. I can then guide through sourcing and installing virtual instruments that will let you create music in any genre, and for any purpose. Once you're setup, I can guide you through creating your first musical ideas, and then developing them into cohesive musical pieces. I can teach you how to write music for others, and contribute to creative projects. Once you've been learning for a while, or if you already have experience, we can start to cover more advanced topics such as orchestration, synthesis, and more complex musical forms. Production Music production is the process of taking a basic musical piece, such as a song, and arranging and polishing it to prepare it for release. I can teach you to arrange parts for strings, synths, or choir, or write drum, bass, guitar, or keyboard parts. I have worked with artists in folk, metal, rock, pop, jazz, RnB, hip hop, and EDM. No matter your genre, I can help you polish your songs and prepare them for release. Audio Engineering Do you want to set up your own home recording studio? To learn how to record and mix your own songs? Or are you just curious to understand more about how the recording process works in studios? I can teach all you need to know about microphones, audio interfaces, and how to record your own instruments. I can give you advice on what equipment you need to get started on setting up your own studio at home. I can also teach you how to edit and mix recordings and songs so that every element is clear and serves the rest of the song well. Finally, I can teach you to master your song to prepare it for release, ensuring that it is loud and clear, no matter where you publish it.
Music composition · Audio production · Computer generated music
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Piano lessons, Music Theory for children and adults (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
João
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I have been taking private lessons from Joao for more than 6 months and I am completely thrilled with it! Although I am a beginner in piano, I can see that Joao is very knowledgeable in his field. What I like most is that he utilizes technology very effectively to help me understand tricky theoretical concepts. He also prepares tailored exercises for me, which makes me feel very valued. He really puts his time in preparing homeworks and supplementary documents even before and after the class to be sure that I understand what he is teaching. Joao is also quite responsive. He is very flexible in terms of the course content and willing to adapt to my changing needs over time. Still, as a teacher, he keeps in mind what foundations I need to build and he does not lose track of what I want as an ultimate goal, so he comes with a structured curriculum that I realize over time. I can only recommend Joao if you are looking for a dedicated piano teacher who loves what he does.
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Guitar and music theory lessons by a qualified and experienced teacher (The Hague)
Gonçalo
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I have done already more than 5 lessons with Goncalo and I can highly reccomend him. He is very kind and patience, but mostly I great teacher. I was a beginner trying to learn playing guitar via internet without any success. But since I started taking lessons with Goncalo I improved quickly my skills. what we do during the lessons is playing together a song of my choice, first he shows me what the accords are and then we play :)
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🎼 Unlock Your Creative Potential – Learn to Compose Music! 🎼 (Holloway)
Rocco
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My son had his first lesson with Rocco last week, and he loved it. Rocco is kind and encouraging, and he transmitted his love of music through his coaching. Rocco shared a wealth of material for my son to practice. We are happy to be working with him!
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