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!