Music Composition and Music Theory Lessons with a PhD Graduate

Van 48.69 $ /h

Hello!

My name is Jacques, and I hold a Ph.D. in Composition from the University of California, San Diego. I offer online courses in composition and music theory for learners of all ages and levels.

Additionally, I can assist with preparation for entrance exams at music conservatories.

**Sample Topics for Beginners:**

- Introduction to Western Music Theory Concepts
- Modal Scales
- Harmony
- Modulation
- Counterpoint (Species, Canon, Invention, Fugue)
- Figured Bass
- Material Development
- Twelve-Tone Technique
- Form Analysis
- Historical Styles
- Post-Tonal Harmony
- Polytonality

**Sample Topics for Advanced Students:**

- Advanced Techniques vs. Technique Expansion
- Harmonic Spectrum and Spectralism
- Hybrid Notation Methods
- Timbre
- Orchestration
- Polyphonic Structures
- Microtonality
- Contemporary Approaches to Form
- Complex Rhythms

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine advanced techniques, I tailor each lesson to meet your individual goals and interests. Feel free to reach out for more information or to schedule a lesson!

Extra informatie

Jacques (*1986) is a Mexican composer based in Berlin, a member of the Sistema Nacional de Creadores Arte de México (National System of Art Creators), and chairman of the Contemporary Insights initiative. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), working with Roger Reynolds. Before that, Jacques earned a Master’s degree and completed a post-master's program (Meisterklasse) at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Leipzig, studying under Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf and receiving private lessons from Johannes Kreidler.

Earlier in his career, Jacques studied composition and music theory at the CIEM in Mexico with Victor Rasgado and Enrico Chapela. He also holds a Music Diploma in guitar performance from the Royal School of Music, London (2012).

He is the creator of the channels Mexican Scores, where he publishes video-scores of contemporary Mexican composers, and Musica Teórica Online, focused on educational content about music theory. His works have been performed in countries like Mexico, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the U.S., the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal, and Germany, and have been featured in festivals such as Darmstadt, Gaudeamus, and Wittener Tage für Neue Kammermusik.

Jacques earned second place in the "New Recorder Music" competition in 2016, held in Lausanne. His piece "Xochitepec desde mi cuarto" was chosen to represent Mexico at the UNESCO International Rostrum of Composers in 2012. He has been awarded several scholarships, including the Deutschlandstipendium and the Mexican grants Estudios en el Extranjero (2013) and Jóvenes Creadores (2016, 2021). In 2019, he was selected by the ULYSSES Network for the ULYSSES Journeys program.

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Berlin, Germany

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Lessons available in English, German and Spanish.

Jacques (*1986) is a Mexican composer based in Berlin, a member of the Sistema Nacional de Creadores Arte de México, and chairman of the Contemporary Insights initiative.

He completed his Ph.D. at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), working with Roger Reynolds. Before that, earned a Master’s degree and completed a post-master's program (Meisterklasse) at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Leipzig, studying under Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf and receiving private lessons from Johannes Kreidler.

Earlier in his career, studied composition and music theory at the CIEM in Mexico with Victor Rasgado and Enrico Chapela. He also holds a Music Diploma in guitar performance from the Royal School of Music, London (2012).

His works have been performed in countries like Mexico, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the U.S., the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal, and Germany, and have been featured in festivals such as Darmstadt, Gaudeamus, and Wittener Tage für Neue Kammermusik.

Opleiding

PhD in Music Composition - University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Meisterklasse (post-masters) in Composition, Hochschule für Musik und Theater, Leipzig, Germany
Master in Komposition in Composition - Hochschule für Musik und Theater, Leipzig, Germany
Bachelor in Music Theory, CIEM | London College of Music, Mexico City
Bachelor in composition - CIEM, Mexico City

Leservaring

Music Theory at UCSD, USA (from 2018)
Assistent composition teacher, HMT, Leipzig (2013-2015)
Private music instructor (composition, music theory and guitar (from 2008)

Leeftijd

Kleuters (4-6 jaar oud)

Kinderen (7-12 jaar oud)

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

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Beginner

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Gevorderden

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30 minuten

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Engels

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Muziekcompositie

Muziektheorie

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My approach to teaching is very pragmatic, time-efficient, and fun and I prefer not to overwhelm students with too much information or technical exercises. I believe that the number one priority both in playing and teaching music should be enjoyment, and that's why I tailor each lesson to the uniqueness of each student, making sure that we are learning about things that YOU want to learn about and moving towards YOUR unique goals.
I look forward to hearing from you and learning together!

My teaching is also informed by years of research into areas such as neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and meditation. This background has allowed me to develop a truly holistic approach to music, one which promises not only faster improvement, but also greater musical EASE, ENJOYMENT, and CREATIVITY.

Philip :)

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I view teaching vocals and songwriting as a therapeutic, holistic process, where my students learn techniques and practical tools that help them hone their craft, but also work through psychological blockages that make them into greater artists.

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Like with languages, intuition plays a huge part in learning an instrument. Most often in music, the correct choice will the the one that ~feels~ the most natural. This is what my teachers, from when I was a kid, all the way to the end of my studies at the conservatory, have prioritized in lessons; Working less hard to sound better.

I’m here to help you in the same way, to decipher with you certain sounds, certain gestures in recorder playing, so that we can map out together your skill set, and eventually find your own style of play.

When it comes to the grammar part of music, I’m ready to teach you everything about reading notes, intervals, chords, and all the principles of music theory, with examples and fun exercises.

I am a very patient person, and have experience with beginners as well as “matured” amateurs :)

I hold a masters in early music, along with a bachelors in classical composition.

My dream is to live from composition mainly, writing music for concerts, film and ballet. Currently I’m working on a ballet commission from the Schauspielhaus in Zurich, and more original music for a series of concerts next summer in France.

My favorite composers are Bartok... and a bunch of anonymous medieval ones.

How about you?

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