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🎶 Sharpen Your Ears & Elevate Your Musicianship! 🎶

🎶 Sharpen Your Ears & Elevate Your Musicianship! 🎶

Want to develop a deeper understanding of music and improve your listening skills? Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, strong aural skills and musicianship are essential for confident playing, composing, and performing. My Musicianship & Aural Skills classes will help you train your ears, refine your sense of pitch and rhythm, and strengthen your overall musical fluency.

🎼 What You’ll Learn:

✔ Interval and chord recognition for better harmonic awareness
✔ Sight-singing and solfège to enhance pitch accuracy
✔ Rhythmic dictation and inner pulse development
✔ Melodic and harmonic dictation to improve musical memory
✔ Understanding musical structure, phrasing, and expression
✔ Transcription skills to play by ear and analyze music
✔ Strategies to improve intonation and ensemble awareness

📚 Why Choose My Lessons?

✅ Structured, progressive training tailored to your skill level
✅ Engaging exercises to develop aural and analytical skills
✅ Classical, jazz, and contemporary styles covered
✅ Ideal for instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers
✅ Perfect for exam preparation (ABRSM, RCM, college entrance)

Whether you’re preparing for music exams, auditions, or simply want to hear and understand music on a deeper level, these lessons will transform the way you listen and perform.

Extra information

Software recommended: music notation or DAW

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:
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Spanish, Italian

About Me

I am a musician with a wide range of experiences in performance and education. I regularly conduct Symphonic Orchestras, Jazz Orchestras, Wind Ensembles and Youth Orchestras.
I compose for media (www.sonoram.co.uk) and I tech A level Music, GCSE Music, Music Theory, Music Technology, Composition, Acoustics and Arranging.

Education

- Professional Qualification (Equivalent to BA plus MA - ISCED 7) Classical Trumpet, Conservatorium of Lucca, Italy (completed 2005)
- EU funded Sound Engineering course (1200 hours) in Florence, Italy (completed 2006)
- BMus Jazz Trumpet, Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Netherlands (completed 2012)
- MA Music Education, UCL-Institute of Education, London (completed 2015)

Experience / Qualifications

---Past Professional Experience: Teaching---

-Primary schools: music coordinator, classroom teacher, whole class instrumental teacher, small groups teaching, one-to-one tuitions, choir leader, musicianship, ukulele, music technology, samba ensemble, orchestra, wind band.

-Secondary schools: workshops leader (improvising, the blues, music technology, composition), classroom teacher, samba ensemble, jazz orchestra conductor, one-to-one brass tuition, brass ensemble leader, music theory, A level and GCSE composition, music technology, music theory.

- HE/FE: Lecturer in Arranging (United POP, Amsterdam), Sessional Lecturer in acoustics (UCL IoE, London), Music Theory and Music technology, Composing for Media (Tileyard Education).

- Organisations and Music hubs: conductor, leader and tutor (Trumpet, Trombone, Music theory) for Royal Air Force Cadet Marching Band, Sistema England, Ark Academies, Haringey Music Service, Triborough Music Hub, Royal Borough of Greenwich Music Hub, THAMES, HMDT Music, East London Arts and Music.

- Teacher training/CPD: Inclusive rehearsing practices, Composition, Music Technology.

I am currently working as Associate Conductor for Orchestras for All and I am the Conductor and Creative Director of Sonoram, a production company that creates bespoke musical content for media. We recently recorded a symphonic orchestra I conducted for the movie of Oscar and Bafta nominated director Luca Guadagnino (www.sonoram.co.uk). I am currently conducting the Haringey Young Musicians Big band. I am also working as a Conductor for the Enfield Music Service Concert Band and the Highlands Secondary School Orchestra.
I recently conducted for Haringey Music Service (Haringey Young Musicians’ Symphonic Orchestra, Stage Band, Big Band), Tri Borough Music hub (three choirs and a brass band), Ark Academies (Big Band and Orchestra) and Sistema England (Wind Orchestra).

Reviews (1)

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!
🎼 GCSE & A-Level Music Support – Composition, Technology, Theory & Appraisal 🎼 Are you a GCSE or A-Level music student looking for extra support? Or a teacher seeking guidance on composition, technology, or appraisal techniques? My specialized lessons provide clear, structured tuition to help students excel in coursework, exams, and practical assessments—while also offering valuable insights for teachers navigating the curriculum. 🎶 Areas of Focus: ✔ Composition: Develop ideas, structure pieces effectively, and meet exam board criteria ✔ Music Technology: Master DAWs, MIDI sequencing, and recording techniques ✔ Music Theory: Understand harmony, notation, and analysis for exam success ✔ Appraisal & Listening: Improve critical listening skills and essay-writing techniques ✔ Score Analysis: Break down set works with detailed study and discussion ✔ Exam & Coursework Guidance: Tailored support for both students and teachers 📚 Why Choose My Support? ✅ Expertise in GCSE & A-Level (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) ✅ Step-by-step guidance to meet exam requirements ✅ Effective strategies for composition and analysis ✅ Support for students AND teachers navigating the syllabus ✅ Online and in-person sessions available Whether you need help with coursework, exam preparation, or confidence in music technology and theory, I’ll provide clear, structured support to help you succeed! I can support on virtually any software; Logic, Garage Band, Ableton Live, Nuendo, Sibelius, Dorico, Musescore, Soundtrap, etc Please do not hesitate to get in touch to work out the best support plan for you.
🎺 Master the Trumpet with Expert Guidance! 🎺 Are you looking to develop a strong foundation in trumpet playing or take your skills to the next level? I offer professional, structured trumpet lessons designed to help you improve tone, technique, and musicality—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced player looking to refine your skills. 🎶 What You’ll Learn: ✔ Proper embouchure formation for a clear, resonant sound ✔ Breath control and airflow techniques for endurance and range ✔ Finger technique and dexterity for smooth, accurate playing ✔ Articulation and phrasing for expressive, dynamic performance ✔ Sight-reading and music theory to enhance your musicianship ✔ Improvisation and stylistic techniques for jazz, classical, and more 📚 Why Choose My Lessons? ✅ Customized lesson plans tailored to your goals ✅ Clear, step-by-step instruction with practical exercises ✅ Focus on both classical and contemporary repertoire ✅ Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players welcome ✅ Online and in-person lessons available Whether you’re preparing for auditions, improving your ensemble skills, or just playing for fun, I’ll help you build confidence and become the best trumpet player you can be!
🎼 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.

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