FavouritesAdd to Wish List
FavouritesAdd to Wish List
from38.58USD/ h

Experimental electronic music composition / Free improvisation (theory & practice)

Experimentation is an inherent characteristic of electronic music. Nowadays, composing music using technology creates endless creative possibilities that demand the musician/composer to adapt to numerous technical and artistic challenges. Do you like experimenting with sound and making music that does not clearly belong to a particular genre or style? Interested in bringing a fresh perspective and out-of-the-box thinking to your music production? Are you just starting out in electronic music composition and wondering how to develop your own style? This course is just what you need.

In this class, you will learn:
- how to transform sound using analogue and digital techniques.
- how to create sound structures and organise them in a DAW enviroment to compose a piece of music.
- how to record, edit and mix sounds using both conventional and experimental techniques.
- how to use improvisation in both the context of live performance and composition.
- about the theory and practice of free improvisation.
- about the history and origins of electronic music and how it affected the music we listen today.
- how to document and communicate procedures related to your artistic practice.
- how to create an artistic portfolio.

Aspiring musicians with a background in any genre can take advantage of this course. A formal education in music or experience with electronic music composition are not required to follow. However, you should be unafraid of experimenting with sound and music technology! Each class is customized to meet the needs of the individual student in an innovative and flexible way! The course can also serve as a preparation for applying to several Dutch educational programmes related to electronic music composition (Institute of Sonology, HKU, ArtEZ, etc.).

The class is focused on small assignments that help the student develop a sense of orientation and set goals.
Recording, editing, and mixing will be done via the DAW "Reaper," but we can switch to your preferred software at any time. We will use the first lesson to discuss your background, interests, and motivations in order to develop a course structure that is tailored to your needs.

Extra information

You will need (at least) a laptop/PC and an audio interface. If you're having trouble choosing the right hardware, I will be happy to offer some advice and recommendations.

Location

At student's location: Around Spangen, Netherlands
At teacher's location: Spanjaardstraat a, Rotterdam, Netherlands
At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands
Online via webcam

|
Use ⊞+wheel to zoom!
+

General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Greek

About Me

My name is Yannis, I am originaly from Greece and I am living in the Netherlands since 2016. I am a composer of electroacoustic music, improviser, and musicologist based in Rotterdam.

My recent research involves the exploration of historical, technological, and aesthetic crossovers between electroacoustic music and experimental rock music of the late 1960s and early 1970s, focusing mostly on production and compositional techniques. My work is heavily influenced by the early experiments in the field of pop, rock and jazz music where the recording studio started to be approached as a tool for composition than just for documentation purposes. My music shows my fascination for several experimental studio techniques.

When inside a recording studio, I usually follow a more improvisational workflow; welcoming mistakes, trusting random or open processes and always making the most of the physicality of an analog device in the vicinity. I approach the tape machine or mixing desk as fully functional musical instruments.

I am also active as an el. guitar-improviser. I have participated in various improvising ensembles and performed at venues like WORM (Rotterdam), Studio Loos (The Hague) and STEIM (Amsterdam).

I have experience in tutoring students of various age groups, backgrounds and levels. What characterizes me is my expertise in teaching music from a technical and at
the same time artistic perspective. I am trained to teach a wide range of music-related
subjects with a specialization in music history, rock music, sound studies, electroacoustic
composition, and experimental music. My educational approach is based on
experimentation, collaboratively composed music performance and on the creative use of
technology in any aspect of music-making. My classes are shaped according to the skills and preferences of the pupil.

Education

2017-2019, MA Music, Institute of Sonology, Royal Conservatoire, University of the Arts, The Hague, NL.

2016-2017, One-year Sonology Course, Institute of Sonology, Royal Conservatoire, University of the Arts, The Hague, NL.

2006-2014, Joint BA&MA Musicology/Music Education*, Department of Music Studies,
Faculty of Fine Arts, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR.

2009, Degree in Music Theory (harmony and function).

Experience / Qualifications

September 2022 – present, Guest Teacher - “Composing in the Analogue Studio”
(bachelor's programme), Institute of Sonology, Royal Conservatoire, University of the Arts, The Hague, NL.

July 2020-present, Research Associate, Institute of Sonology, Royal Conservatoire,
University of the Arts, The Hague, NL.

September 2020 – May 2021, Guest Teacher - “Composing in the Analogue Studio 1”
(bachelor's programme), Institute of Sonology, Royal Conservatoire, University of the Arts, The Hague, NL.

2012-present, Freelance Music Teacher/Tutor.
(Experience in teaching music theory, improvisation, sound exploration and music technology using various acoustic and electronic instruments)

Reviews (1)

We just have started to work with Yannis, but I am really happy about how we progress and feel inspired and looking forward to future lectures. Yannis teaches me to develop a vision on how to approach working with sound, while recording, processing and using it in electronic composition. I would say he is opening my mind in a way toward the analysing a character of sound as a compositional element. I like that lessons are not only just about a particular technique (and there are so many to learn from Yannis), but about developing a workflow and a mindset. Examples from historical electronic pieces to listen and analyse from legendary electroacoustic composers are really inspirational. After each lesson there is a home task and in the following lecture there is an analysis of the results and based on that Yannis gives lessons on what needs to be changed, improved, pay attention to etc, in order to develop compositional skills. I highly recommend Yannis as a teacher, if you are into modern experimental electroacoustic composition and improvisation.

Ask a question

Send a message explaining your needs and Yannis will reply soon:
The more detail, the better.
Ex. "Hi, when are you available to meet for a lesson?"

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00) New York
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
0              
1              
2              
3              
4              
5  Monday at 5:00  Tuesday at 5:00  Wednesday at 5:00  Thursday at 5:00  Friday at 5:00  Saturday at 5:00  
6  Monday at 6:00  Tuesday at 6:00  Wednesday at 6:00  Thursday at 6:00  Friday at 6:00  Saturday at 6:00  
7  Monday at 7:00  Tuesday at 7:00  Wednesday at 7:00  Thursday at 7:00  Friday at 7:00  Saturday at 7:00  
8  Monday at 8:00  Tuesday at 8:00  Wednesday at 8:00  Thursday at 8:00  Friday at 8:00  Saturday at 8:00  
9  Monday at 9:00  Tuesday at 9:00  Wednesday at 9:00  Thursday at 9:00  Friday at 9:00  Saturday at 9:00  
10  Monday at 10:00  Tuesday at 10:00  Wednesday at 10:00  Thursday at 10:00  Friday at 10:00  Saturday at 10:00  
11  Monday at 11:00  Tuesday at 11:00  Wednesday at 11:00  Thursday at 11:00  Friday at 11:00  Saturday at 11:00  
12  Monday at 12:00  Tuesday at 12:00  Wednesday at 12:00  Thursday at 12:00  Friday at 12:00  Saturday at 12:00  
13  Monday at 13:00  Tuesday at 13:00  Wednesday at 13:00  Thursday at 13:00  Friday at 13:00  Saturday at 13:00  
14              
15              
16              
17              
18              
19              
20              
21              
22              
23              
from $38.58At teacher's location
from $38.58Online via webcam
from $40.73At student's home

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

Online reputation

  • Instructor since April 2022
  • 2 repeat students
  • Phone number verified
  • Google connected

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00) New York
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
0              
1              
2              
3              
4              
5  Monday at 5:00  Tuesday at 5:00  Wednesday at 5:00  Thursday at 5:00  Friday at 5:00  Saturday at 5:00  
6  Monday at 6:00  Tuesday at 6:00  Wednesday at 6:00  Thursday at 6:00  Friday at 6:00  Saturday at 6:00  
7  Monday at 7:00  Tuesday at 7:00  Wednesday at 7:00  Thursday at 7:00  Friday at 7:00  Saturday at 7:00  
8  Monday at 8:00  Tuesday at 8:00  Wednesday at 8:00  Thursday at 8:00  Friday at 8:00  Saturday at 8:00  
9  Monday at 9:00  Tuesday at 9:00  Wednesday at 9:00  Thursday at 9:00  Friday at 9:00  Saturday at 9:00  
10  Monday at 10:00  Tuesday at 10:00  Wednesday at 10:00  Thursday at 10:00  Friday at 10:00  Saturday at 10:00  
11  Monday at 11:00  Tuesday at 11:00  Wednesday at 11:00  Thursday at 11:00  Friday at 11:00  Saturday at 11:00  
12  Monday at 12:00  Tuesday at 12:00  Wednesday at 12:00  Thursday at 12:00  Friday at 12:00  Saturday at 12:00  
13  Monday at 13:00  Tuesday at 13:00  Wednesday at 13:00  Thursday at 13:00  Friday at 13:00  Saturday at 13:00  
14              
15              
16              
17              
18              
19              
20              
21              
22              
23              
from $38.58At teacher's location
from $38.58Online via webcam
from $40.73At student's home

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

Share


João
Music Composition and Music Production. Learn how to develop your ideas.
I have a master degree in music composition at the Royal Conservatoire Den Haag. I have been working in music composition for 10 year. This is a class where you are going to learn how to work with your own composition ideas as well get acquaintance to new composition tools and approach. This is open for different types of music approach: - contemporary classical music - electronic music production/Ableton (any style you want) - Music for Cinema (theory and how to do mockups with samples) -Generative Music (Using max/msp and reaktor)

Gonçalo
Guitar and Music Theory Lessons by a Qualified and Experienced Teacher
I specialize in teaching about Music and how to play the Guitar. In class, I always make the effort of understanding what are the goals and interests of all students, as well as their own skills. This way we can address the issues at hand more effectively and make sure the student never loses his/her interest and focus in music and his/her instrument. I believe that an honest and friendly relationship between teacher and student is essential for this exchange of ideas to happen more clearly and fluently, and so I do my best to make everyone feel comfortable enough to share their own thoughts freely. I offer good and personalized classes. This means that there will special care with your interest in music and guitar, all basic skills will be worked upon and strengthened, all specific requests and ideas will be addressed, both improvisation and interpretation can be developed and exploring potential, achieving goals and having fun are main priorities. Come and enjoy learning more about Music and Guitar!!

Emilio
Guitar, bass, double bass, oud, singing, tabla, music theory and solfege classes for all levels
I'm a multi-instrumentalist, I provide classes a variety of instruments in different musical styles (jazz, pop, world music, classical). I can also teach music theory and solfege (how to read and write music). I always try to engage my students by focusing on what they really want to learn.

Ivan
Music production, Mixing& Mastering, Studio recording, Sound enginering
This class is both for people without any prior knowledge of music production and sound engineering and for people who wish to improve their skills. You will learn how to use computer software for RECORDING, COMPOSING, MIXING and MASTERING songs. You will also learn microphone techniques for recording acoustic instruments and voice. With this knowledge you will be able to produce music in all genres: pop, hip hop, rock, EDM, etc.

Livia
Private Piano Lessons and Music Theory for everyone
This class is for aspiring pianist, beginner who are trying to take your first steps on the keyboard as well as who has some experience and wants to improve your skills. Then let's work together to help you achieve your goals and find your personal way of expressiveness on the piano! The construction of the lessons is tailored on each student's needs and wishes. We choose pieces and exercises from different books, as well as songs that you like. I can also provide basic music theory notes and knowledge, to help with the understanding of the piano and music in general.* No pressure, just fun and good discipline! I will be glad to be your guide and help you to overcome all your fears and fall in love with playing piano. I can also prepare students for exams as well as any kind of piano/music qualifying exam. *For the students who want to understand deeper the music, I am also teaching music theory as a separate class. SOMETHING ABOUT ME: I have been professionally teaching for more than 8 years and have guided children, teenagers, and adults of every age, both in private and public school in Italy. I just move to the Royal Conservatoire of Hague to complete my study in Composition. I already have a Master in Piano performance and a Master in Chamber Music. PLAY THE PIANO OR MAKE YOUR OWN SONG! I can help you develop your creativity with sounds. What are you waiting for?

Efthymios
Composition, AudioVisual Designing and music production
My lessons are student driven, which means that since every person is different and unique, my task is to treat each one in a different way, trying to be inspiring for each one. Through creating, discussing, composing and producing, I will guide you throughout any process, until the result is achieved!

Ludovica
Singing lessons for everyone, classic and modern singing. For all ages and all levels. Let's have fun with music!
In my lessons I offer study of vocal technique but above all I offer fun. I am convinced that singing is first of all therapeutic. If you need to sing it's because you need to communicate in a different way. During my lessons we will be able to experiment together the best method for you to use your voice. My mission will be to make you a confident and autonomous musician with a strong artistic identity. I can not wait to meet you! Let's sing!

Sofia
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.

Ege
Inspiring Music Lessons: Ableton Live / Composition / Production / Guitar
Making your own music is a very personal practice that demands attention and care. It is comforting to learn the craft and to know what to focus on now and what to deal later in the process. This way you can let your creativity lead the way and take care of the technical details after on. With this course, you'll learn the KNOW-HOW of making your own music from start to finish. We will go through; inspiration, composing, arranging, production, mixing, mastering, and release. You will understand the conceptual frame and the technical craft behind them. In no time you will start applying them to your own workflow as well, no matter what genre you are interested in, electronic, pop, jazz, indie, experimental, classical, and so on. I try to make sure all my students leave the class with a new idea, a fascination, or a new question in their minds about whatever they want to do but most importantly with a smile. The music gathers people, and so is making it. That's why the lessons can flow into a conversation, a joke, a listening discussion, and a feedback session in which we become not only a teacher and a student but hopefully also friends. Subjects we can focus on: Music Theory, Composing, Arranging, Ableton Live, Sibelius, Notation, Electronic Music, Synthesizers, Guitar(acoustic/electric), Piano, Mixing & Mastering

Myrto
Piano and Music Creativity for kids and adults - Preparation for ABRSM exams
I am a composer and pianist and I give piano lessons to kids and adults of a wide range of levels! Feel free to contact me if you are interested in learning how to play the piano or you are curious about music theory or how to make your own music! In my classes, my goal is to approach piano playing in an holistic way, starting with a healthy posture, but also music expression. We will work on memory, on the idependecy of each hand and finger, integrating in every lesson the music theory and singing along with exercises on rhythm (TAKADIMI system of rhythm solfege) and last but not least, creation (through improvisation and other creative tasks) which will offer you the possibility to craft and master in a deeper level you piano skills. The structure and the material of the lesson derive from established piano methods and further music bibliography and they are adjusted on your skills, preferences and wishes. I am always interested in transcribing some of my pupils' favourite pieces on piano according to their skills, something that often is very useful and fruitful for their progress. In the first lesson we will talk about your interests, motivation and goals and we will create together a personal course structure. Experience in ABRSM piano performance exams in case you interested in achieving a grade. Music demands patience and practice, but all these become easier when you keep your motivation alive by enjoying the process! The lesson can take place at my place or yours.

Daniel
Learn Guitar, Music Theory, and Composition in Rotterdam and The Hague
Hi there! If you are looking for a patient, experienced, and passionate guitar teacher, look no further! I am here to help you achieve your musical goals and discover the joy of making music! In my lessons, I focus on guitar posture, technique, sound, timing and rhythmic feel, strumming and grooves, music theory, improvisation, and repertoire. But my most important task as a teacher is to motivate my students and help them on their musical journey. The best lesson you can get is the one that after you can't wait to get home to practice! I also provide video material to make homework easy. I'm a skilled and experienced guitar teacher based in Rotterdam. With a Bachelor's degree in Jazz from the Conservatory of Rotterdam and a diploma in music education from the Conservatory of The Hague, I've been teaching music for 10 years and have extensive stage and didactic experience in many different styles such as jazz, funk, pop, rock, acoustic, world music, and more. Wether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I can tailor my lessons to your individual needs and interests. My combination of skills, experience, and passion for teaching make my lessons unique and reliable, and I look forward to helping you take your playing to the next level! My lessons take place in my studios in Rotterdam or The Hague. Together we can find the ideal time for you, I'm very flexible!

Vivian
learn how to play the violin/how to improve your violin skills
Hi! I'm Vivian, I'm 20 years old and i study classical violin at the conservatory of Utrecht. For my methodology class this year I need to find a student to work with. I need to give a minimum of 10 lessons this school year, you can expect to have a lesson every week. It doesn't matter what level you are on - we will talk about your goals and motivation and I will incorporate that in the lessons. The only thing you have to bring with you is love for music and the violin :) I'm studying classical music, but if you prefer other types of music, that is also completely fine!! these are individual lessons, your wishes are most important!

Reshma
Violin Lesson - Indian Classical Raga Bhup or Bollywood
I have learnt Voilin in India for 8 years. Now my kids have grown up and it gives me more flexibility to teach. I can teach Indian Classical Music and have some easy Bollywood compositions that you may practice with me. I require you to already know how to hold Voilin and must have taken some lessons, if you are not an Adult. For late learners of life, I am willing to examine starting from very basics of holding a Voilin. Our goal in five lesson package is to sing and play two Bollywood songs or One Indian Classical Raga - Bhup

Carlos
Guitar , Music , Composition , Theory & Production/Software
More than 25 years of  experience as a professional musician and more than 20 as a teacher and pedagogue have taught me that, alongside a technical and knowledgeable musical upbringing, my teaching can instil in the student a wide sense of musical appreciation. It is my firm belief that music connects to many other areas of learning and may even catalyse the overall pedagogical development of children. Furthermore, my training as a classical composer/arranger and a performer of classical, jazz and world music allows me to create diverse pedagogical scenarios, which fit not just the aspirations of individual students, but also helps me to work with students collectively in ensembles and other kinds of interactive projects. For the past 5 years I have also included many technological advancements (such as DAW software), which allow students to record and produce their own material or practice sessions. Using these techniques, I am able to reach out to each student, introduce new concepts and make sure they enjoy and improve their learning processes. 

Elvis
Music Theory, Composition, Solfege, Electronic Music
I'm Elvis Homan, professional musician from Rotterdam. Graduated at Codarts. Professionally teaching and giving music theory, ear training, chords, melodies, composition lessons and electronic music, producing, sound designing, electronic composing in Ableton and electronic instruments. Besides that I'm also giving lessons on composing film music.