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Compose Across Genres: From "Ice Merchants" Orchestrator (Oscars® Nominated)

This class is for anyone, musicians or non-musicians, professionals or amateurs, who want to discover how to express themselves through music.

I've had the unique opportunity to work as the orchestrator and conductor for the soundtrack of "Ice Merchants," a film that got an Oscar nomination, a first prize in Cannes and more than 100 international awards. Besides working in film, my journey in the realm of music composition has been rich and varied, composing music for solo instrumentalists, chamber ensembles or even opera or large orchestras. These experiences have enriched my understanding of music, and I'm eager to share these insights with you.

In our lessons, you will explore various aspects of music composition:

· Compose Your Own Music: Learn how to create music that resonates with you and your audience, regardless of your current skill level.
· Find Inspiration: Discover diverse sources of inspiration to keep your compositions fresh and engaging.
· Instrumental Possibilities: Gain a deeper understanding of different instruments and how they can enhance your music.
· Personalised Compositional Toolbox: Develop a unique set of skills and techniques that reflect your individual style.

You can choose to focus on areas such as:

— Classical Music: Explore both traditional and contemporary classical composition.
— Songwriting: Craft songs in a variety of styles.
— Electronic Music Production: Dive into the world of electronic music across genres.
— Music for Cinema and Video Games: Learn about composing for visual media
— Music Installations and Generative Music: Experiment with innovative music technology, using softwares like Max MSP, Logic Pro X or even AI.

The lessons will be more than just learning how to compose; they will be about discovering your unique musical identity and the fun of bringing it to life. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing skills, I'm here to guide and support you on this musical journey.

Extra information

- You will just need your own laptop (if you prefer old-school, paper is also fine!)
- Keyboard might be helpful but not essential

Location

At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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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
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Portuguese

About Me

I'm a Portuguese composer based in Amsterdam. I'm composition guest teacher at the Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts (Tilburg) and the Young Composer in Residence at Casa da Música (Porto), during 2020.

My music studies started when I was 3 years and during my path, I learned how to play piano and bassoon. I love to teach music and I have been doing it actively since 2014. I experienced teaching Ear Training and Choir to young children but also Composition and Music Theory to adults.

My music has been played in various halls around Europe, in venues as Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, OrgelPark (Amesterdam), AMUZ (Antwerp), KORZO (Den Haag), Casa da Música (Porto), Castelo Sforzesco (Milan), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian (Lisbon) and Muziekgebouw Frits Philips (Eindhoven).

Education

Master in Music Composition - Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Bachelor in Music Composition - ESMAE (Porto, Portugal)
Complementary Music Course - instruments: Bassoon/Piano - AMCC (Porto, Portugal)

Experience / Qualifications

- Young Composer in Residence, at Casa da Música (Porto) 2020.
- Guest teacher at the Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts (Tilburg) | Master of Music (from October 2019 to June 2020).
- Private composition lessons for 5 years.
- Performing artist at the Memorabele Momenten (MEMO) - Amsterdam. Working with children between 0-5 years old (since 2019).
- 3rd prize of the competition "SIMM New Music for harpsichord 2018”, in Milan, Italy, with the piece "Three Deadly Causes".
- Soundtrack for the the short-movie “Reminiscência”, winner of the 1st prize of Sophia Student Prize - Portuguese Academy of Cinema, in the experimental category.
- Selection for the international composition workshop “The Times Academy” with the HERMES ensemble, in Antwerp.
- Selection for the program “Talent Operas”, part of the Opera Forward Festival ’19, where I premiered my opera “Alma Grande”, at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet.

Reviews (2)

Nuno has been exceptional in assisting me on my musical journey, and expanding my knowledge base as a musician/composer. He's been great at customizing our lesson flow, and providing real world experience leaving me with a feeling of advancement and accomplishment that keeps me going. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in developing themselves as a musician, composer, or anything related.
My first lesson with Nuno was great! He's very attentive to the student's goals and he adapts accordingly. The homework has a nice balance between music theory and composition, which is fun and useful for the student. I am looking forward to having more lessons with him.

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