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Music Composition and Production from Beginner to Advanced

Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to help you write, arrange, and develop your own compositions with confidence.

You can follow a structured approach based on established composition techniques, or we can tailor the course to your specific interests—whether that’s writing for film, pop or electronic music. We’ll cover everything from crafting strong melodies and harmonies to structuring complete pieces and using digital tools to bring your ideas to life.

You will have solid foundation in compositional tools to create music that feels truly yours.

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

About Me

I have been teaching for 20 years and I have a Masters degree in Composition from Trinity Laban Conservatoire and a BA Hons in Commercial Music from the University of Westminster.
I am currently teaching at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.

Education

BA Hons in Commercial Music from the University of Westminster from 1993-1996
Masters Degree in Composition from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance from 2013-2015

Experience / Qualifications

I have worked as a recording and mixing engineer in venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Cargo, O2 Academy Islington, The Pools Studios and Living Studios. I have also performed, as a keyboard player at the Royal Albert Hall, the Jazz Cafe, the Symphony Hall Birmingham and the Palace Theatre in Manchester.
Want to develop real audio production skills, but not sure where to start? Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some experience, this course is designed to help you grow as a producer in a way that suits you best. You can follow a structured path based on the Rockschool Music Production grades, covering essential skills like recording, editing, mixing, and sound design. Or, if you have specific goals in mind, the course can be tailored to focus on the areas you want to improve—whether that's beat-making, vocal production, or mastering professional workflows. With a hands-on, practical approach, you’ll gain the confidence to produce high-quality audio, whether for music, podcasts, or multimedia. Wherever you are in your journey, this course is built around your needs, so you can learn at a pace that works for you. Let’s get started!

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Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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