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Learn how to compose and produce your music (Music Composition, Music technology)

You have a basic knowledge in music, you play an instrument and want to start writing and creating your own music? Then this lesson is for you. Learn how to engrave your music, using notation software. Learn how to record, edit and mix your music with the simplest equipment at home.

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At teacher's location: Obrechtstraat, Schiedam, Netherlands

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Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Greek, Dutch

About Me

Hello! I am a greek musician and composer based in Rotterdam. I have a Master in Music Composition from Codarts and I teach byzantine music, western music theory, harmony, songwriting, basic singing technique and piano.

Education

2021- 2023 Codarts, Rotterdam- Master in Composition
2018- 2019 Utrecht Conservatory- Composition Studies
2014- 2020 Ionian University - Bachelor of Music in Composition

Experience / Qualifications

4 years experience as music teacher in music schools
1 year experience as a choir conductor
Certificates in Harmony, Counterpoint and Fugue
Diploma in Byzantine Music

Reviews (1)

Sofia is a great teacher! I picked up piano as an adult during the lockdown and decided to get a teacher to ensure that I was learning things correctly. Sofia is very patient, selects great pieces to play to keep me challenged and interested, gives excellent feedback on how to play them well and clear explanations on music theory. I really look forward to our lessons each week and would 100% recommend Sofia if you are considering getting piano lessons.
Music lessons designed for you: Basic music theory for beginners Harmony, Analysis and Counterpoint for intermediate and advanced students Basic vocal technique and songwriting Piano lessons with repertoire of your choice You can follow one of these classes or we can do a combination that fits best your needs.
Description: This course is a beginning level music course which presupposes no background in byzantine music. - History of Byzantine Music and Christian Hymnography Overview of the history and development of the Psaltic Art (Byzantine Music) of Greek Orthodox worship. - Byzantine Music Theory and Practice Introduction to musical scales, and to most of the main characters or notes the student will encounter in church music. Basic principles of rhythm, time, measure, ascending and descending notes, Parallagi (solfège) and Melos (chanting the lyrics). Goals: The aim of this course is to teach the student how to read the byzantine musical notations through an easy method, in order to be able to interpret short hymns from the Orthodox Church liturgical books. Homework: After each class, the students are responsible to revise all the materials given in class. Will be given short assignments they will have to complete until the next class.

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