Struggling with Harmony or Counterpoint? Clear Explanations & Guided Practice

Von 64.39 $ /Std

This class is for students who feel stuck or confused with harmony or counterpoint, even after studying the rules.

Many students struggle not because they lack ability, but because explanations often remain abstract or disconnected from real musical practice. In these lessons, I help you understand what is really happening in harmony and counterpoint, step by step, through clear explanations and guided practice.

We work on concrete musical examples and written exercises, focusing on logic, clarity and musical sense. Lessons are adapted to the student’s actual level and specific difficulties, whether you are a conservatory student, a university student, a music teacher, or an independent learner.

The aim is to move from confusion to control: gaining confidence, understanding and autonomy, so that harmony and counterpoint start making musical sense instead of feeling obscure or mechanical.

Zusätzliche Informationen

Please bring any exercises, assignments or questions you are currently working on, if available.

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Online aus Italien

Über mich

I am a composer and teacher with many years of experience in teaching harmony, counterpoint and composition, both privately and in academic contexts.

In my teaching, I focus on clarity, method and understanding. I believe that musical rules only make sense when students understand why they exist, and how they emerge from musical practice.

I work best with motivated students who have a concrete goal: preparing an exam, improving their writing skills, or deepening their understanding of Renaissance and Baroque styles. Lessons are demanding but supportive, always adapted to the student’s level and pace.

I value precision, consistency and musical awareness, and I enjoy helping students gain confidence and autonomy in their work.

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Conservatory Diplomas (three degrees) in Composition-related disciplines – Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, Rome

University Degree (Laurea) in Aesthetics of Music – Sapienza University of Rome

Erfahrung / Qualifikationen

Many years of experience teaching harmony and counterpoint to conservatory students and private candidates.

Several students I have guided have successfully passed composition exams and assessments thanks to a structured and methodical approach.

Experience includes one-to-one tutoring, exam preparation, and advanced work on written exercises in Renaissance and Baroque styles.

Teaching experience includes both in-person and online lessons.

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Erwachsene (18-64 Jahre alt)

Seniorinnen und Senioren (65+ Jahre alt)

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Mittel

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60 Minuten

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Englisch

Italienisch

Französisch

Fachkenntnisse

Musiktheorie

Musikkompositionskurs

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Verfügbarkeit einer typischen Woche

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via Webcam

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20-24

Harmony, Counterpoint & Fugue – Conservatory Exam Preparation

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I have many years of experience teaching harmony and counterpoint, and several of my students have successfully passed conservatory composition exams thanks to this guided approach.

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