Struggling with Harmony or Counterpoint? Clear Explanations & Guided Practice

Von 49.68 Fr /Std

This class is for students who feel stuck or confused with harmony or counterpoint, even after studying the rules.

Many students struggle not because they lack ability, but because explanations often remain abstract or disconnected from real musical practice. In these lessons, I help you understand what is really happening in harmony and counterpoint, step by step, through clear explanations and guided practice.

We work on concrete musical examples and written exercises, focusing on logic, clarity and musical sense. Lessons are adapted to the student’s actual level and specific difficulties, whether you are a conservatory student, a university student, a music teacher, or an independent learner.

The aim is to move from confusion to control: gaining confidence, understanding and autonomy, so that harmony and counterpoint start making musical sense instead of feeling obscure or mechanical.

Zusätzliche Informationen

Please bring any exercises, assignments or questions you are currently working on, if available.

Ort

Online aus Italien

Über mich

I am a composer and teacher with many years of experience in teaching harmony, counterpoint and composition, both privately and in academic contexts.

In my teaching, I focus on clarity, method and understanding. I believe that musical rules only make sense when students understand why they exist, and how they emerge from musical practice.

I work best with motivated students who have a concrete goal: preparing an exam, improving their writing skills, or deepening their understanding of Renaissance and Baroque styles. Lessons are demanding but supportive, always adapted to the student’s level and pace.

I value precision, consistency and musical awareness, and I enjoy helping students gain confidence and autonomy in their work.

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Conservatory Diplomas (three degrees) in Composition-related disciplines – Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, Rome

University Degree (Laurea) in Aesthetics of Music – Sapienza University of Rome

Erfahrung / Qualifikationen

Many years of experience teaching harmony and counterpoint to conservatory students and private candidates.

Several students I have guided have successfully passed composition exams and assessments thanks to a structured and methodical approach.

Experience includes one-to-one tutoring, exam preparation, and advanced work on written exercises in Renaissance and Baroque styles.

Teaching experience includes both in-person and online lessons.

Alter

Erwachsene (18-64 Jahre alt)

Seniorinnen und Senioren (65+ Jahre alt)

Unterrichtsniveau

Mittel

Fortgeschritten

Dauer

60 Minuten

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Englisch

Italienisch

Französisch

Fachkenntnisse

Musiktheorie

Musikkompositionskurs

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Verfügbarkeit einer typischen Woche

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via Webcam

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20-24

Harmony, Counterpoint & Fugue – Conservatory Exam Preparation

49.68 Fr /Std

This class is designed for conservatory students, private candidates and advanced musicians who need solid guidance in harmony, counterpoint and fugue, especially in preparation for exams and auditions.

We work on written exercises, stylistic correction and analytical understanding, with a clear method and step-by-step feedback. Particular attention is given to Renaissance and Baroque practices (modal counterpoint, species, tonal counterpoint, fugue), helping students understand why rules exist, not just how to apply them.

I have many years of experience teaching harmony and counterpoint, and several of my students have successfully passed conservatory composition exams thanks to this guided approach.

Lessons are adapted to the student’s level and goals, with a strong focus on clarity, consistency and practical results.

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Ukulele tuition from complete beginners to advanced.
(Electric & Acoustic Guitar tuition is also available)

"Any songs"
・Justin Bieber - As Long As You Love Me
・Taylor Swift - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
・Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger, etc.

"Any Styles"
・Rock・Blues・ Jazz・Funk(Groove)・Classical Guitar etc.

"Whatever Licks and Other Techniques"
・Strumming patterns
・Hammer-ons
・Pull-offs
・Sheet Music
・Voice Training for the guitarist etc.

Lesson 1:
・Turning
・How to hold the guitar / Plectrum
・How to put your fingers in order
・Single note melodies etc.
Lesson 2:
・Open Chords
・Strumming patterns
・Guitar diagrams / Tab etc.

Lesson 3:
・Record your guitar playing
・Capo / transposing
・Power Chords, etc.

Lessons are always for students and will be tailored to you.
it's not brain surgery. it's going to be a lot of fun and move up to the next level.

I can travel to your house or you come to my place.
Also, Skype lessons would be available.

Any further questions, please feel free to ask.
Thanks for reading and look forward to working with you.
You can't afford to miss it!!

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I have been teaching violin for 2 years, I work with children and with adults. And for me, it's very interesting - to share my passion and love for music with other people. I really want to help and teach each person because I think music is very important to all of us.
Together, we can learn various techniques, enrich our knowledge of music and choose a repertoire you like.

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I am Vadim –Professional musician
and teacher of accordion.
In my homeland (Northern Russia) I started at the age of
five years of playing the accordion. I could do it quickly
play the first songs. For my ability today I had to
But I practice, practice, practice...
Later I studied accordion in Moscow.
In 2014 I came to Germany as part of the
Masters of Music program at the University of Music
for dance and music in Cologne.

Interested parties (children aged 6 and over and adults without
Age limit) I give online music lessons in the subject accordion.
In addition to learning the technology in a playful way, there are special things
The focus is on “emotional music making” and having fun while playing.

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In just 4 weeks, I will take you... yes, YOU, with zero experience, no “music talent”, no clue where to start, and show you exactly how to play the songs you love... step by step... Just like I’ve already done for over 200 students before you.

What If I Handed You The Exact Tools, Secrets, And Proven Methods To Finally Master The Accordion... And Made Sure You Actually Used Them?

Listen, you don’t need to be “born with talent.” You don’t need to start young. And you sure as heck don’t need to figure this out alone.

Here’s what you’ll get when you step inside the Accordion Joy Academy:

✔️ Private access to our inner circle community. The place where accordion lovers, from total beginners to seasoned players, share victories, swap tips, and lift each other up.
✔️ The secret techniques to play with virtuosity, even if your fingers feel like sausages right now.
✔️ Complete lesson recordings, sheet music, video breakdowns, playlists, and books, all at your fingertips, so you’ll never feel stuck or lost again.
✔️ A rich, exciting repertoire built around classical gems, but customized to your taste. Want tango? Folk? Movie themes? You got it.
✔️ Music theory made simple, practical, and 100% tied to what you’re actually playing. No fluff. No lectures.
✔️ Speed-learning strategies that help you tackle new pieces faster than you thought possible.
✔️ Clear, motivating goals and a roadmap to get you from where you are now to where you dream of being.
✔️ Study schemes and practice blueprints, designed to squeeze every drop of progress out of the time you have.
✔️ Performance coaching so you don’t just “play notes”... you tell stories through your instrument.
✔️ Weekly working schedules, study guides, to-do lists and action plans. No guesswork. Just follow the plan and watch yourself improve.

This is a rebellion against the idea that you have to be “born talented” or “start at age 5” to become a musician.
I’ll prove it to you.

Why Settle for One Style... When You Can Master Them All?

Most beginners stop at one song... one style... one small win. Not here. Not you.
Because once you learn the system I teach... You won’t just play music, you’ll travel the world without leaving your home...

🎻 Baroque – Music that once echoed in royal courts. You’ll command it like a master.
🎹 Classical – The greats. Mozart. Beethoven. You’ll whisper their language through your bellows.
💃 South American – Think tango, milonga, the kind of rhythms that seduce people off their seats. (Warning: May cause spontaneous dancing.)
🎬 Pop & Movie Music – Themes that make people cry, smile, and remember. Everyone knows these tunes... and now, they’ll know you can play them.
🎩 Musette – That dreamy, nostalgic sound from a smoky Paris café. You don’t just play Musette, you paint a picture.
🎺 Klezmer – Raw. Soulful. Sometimes sad, sometimes wild. Always unforgettable.
🎷 Jazz – This isn’t “just notes.” It’s attitude. It’s freedom. You’ll feel it in your bones.
🍀 Irish Folk – Fast, fun, and full of character. You’ll be grinning every time you squeeze out a reel or jig.
🏴‍☠️ Scottish Folk – Stirring. Bold. Warrior music with soul. You’ll feel it in your chest.
🥁 Balkan Folk – Offbeat rhythms and wild melodies that dare you to stay in your seat.
🧠 Contemporary Classical – Modern, expressive, and unlike anything you’ve heard before. It’s where the old world meets the new.

And when they hear you play... they’ll ask, “Where did you learn to do that?”

You’ll smile... because you’ll know.
It started right here.

Hi, I'm Nikola, Your Teacher.
I wasn’t born with a gift.
At five years old, I picked up an accordion that was almost bigger than me. I didn’t know it then, but that single moment would shape the rest of my life.

Since that day, I’ve dedicated over two decades to mastering this beautiful, misunderstood instrument. And along the way, I discovered something powerful, you don’t need to be born with talent, perfect timing, or a famous last name to make music. You just need a little courage to start... and the right guide to help you along the way.

In 2020, I graduated from the prestigious ArtEZ Conservatory in The Netherlands with a degree in accordion teaching. But truth be told, most of what makes me the teacher I am today didn’t come from a classroom. It came from the stage. From competitions. From the nerves before a performance and the applause that follows. I’ve been honored to win the Dutch National Accordion Competition. Twice. But what matters more is this:

I know exactly what it feels like to think something’s too difficult.
I’ve seen students who thought they were too old, too inexperienced, or too busy. People who believed music wasn’t for them, until they realized it was.

That’s why I created Accordion Joy Academy. Because whether you’re 5 or 75, whether you’ve played before or not, you can learn to play the accordion. And I’ll prove it to you.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish I could do that”, now’s your moment.
I’ll meet you where you are, and together, we’ll turn those old doubts into music.

30 Days from Now... You'll Be Playing Your First Song, Or You Get Every Cent Back.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never touched an accordion in your life... or if you haven’t learned something new in years... Because with my step by step method, you will play your first song in just 30 days, proudly, confidently, and with a smile on your face.

And if you don’t? If you try and it simply isn’t for you? Just let me know. I’ll refund every penny.

Because at this stage in life, you deserve more than empty promises. You deserve real joy, real results, and a risk-free way to experience both. Let’s make these next 30 days start of something beautiful.

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I started giving private classes at home to children when I lived in Germany. During the 22-23 academic year I gave piano classes to students of all ages at the RedMusik Music School (Igualada, Catalonia).
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You can sign for regular lessons (weekly, monthly) or take an individual lesson

- I can tutor you in all stages of your compositional process, from sketching ideas and notation to strategies for rehearsing your music.
- I am able to see value in compositions regardless of style and technique. I can advise you specifically with: composing in the idioms of contemporary instrumental, vocal, and choral music, atonal, tonal, and microtonal composition, timbral and noise composition, extended instrumental composition, interdisciplinary composition, and with contemporary music analysis.

- If you are interested in more topics, contact me anyway - I will tell if I can teach it.
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HAMU Prague, composition PhD (M.Rataj, H.Barton) (2018-2022)
Sibelius Academy Helsinki, composition BA & MA (T.Nevanlinna, V.Puumala) (2009-2016)
Kunstuniversität Graz, composition Erasmus studies (including B.Furrer, P.Billone, G.F.Haas) (2012-2013)

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- I work around Europe as a freelance composer, part-time teacher at the Sibelius Academy (Helsinki, Finland) and singer for contemporary music premieres (Helsinki Chamber Choir, Chamber Choir Ireland). I am mostly based in Prague (CZ) and Helsinki (FIN).
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- Basic music theory courses teacher (2010-2018, 2020-2021), about 100 pupils this far
- Works published by BabelScores, member of the Society of Finnish Composers, concert curator (the MicroFest format in Helsinki and Prague)

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Join me today and take the first step towards realizing your musical dreams! My classes are designed to be fun, engaging, and inspiring, so you'll never want to put down your instrument. Let's make some beautiful music together!

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