Online composition, music theory, and songwriting lessons for beginners and up

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I'm Yuta, a composer, and bassist from New York. I have been teaching composition, arranging, songwriting, music theory, and bass performance online. All levels and ages are welcome! I completed a Master's degree in Composition at Aaron Copland School of Music in New York City, and my teaching method is based on its rigorous curriculum. My music draws influence from Jazz and Classical music as well as other music that I love to listen to. If you want to write music or deepen your understanding of music theory, now is the time to start!

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Über mich

Yuta is a composer and bassist with a background in jazz and Western Classical music, who seeks to indulge in crafting music he loves. He recently graduated from Aaron Copland School of Music in New York City with a Master of Arts in composition, where he has earned multiple awards including George Perle Award. In 2019 he held a fellowship at Talis Music Festival at Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he had a premiere of a chamber piece. He is a skilled composition/arranging, songwriting and music theory teacher that can teach music in broad style and level. Upon request, he can also teach contrabass and electric bass lessons for Jazz, Classical, and Rock -- with professional performance experience over 10 years in New York City.

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City University of New York at Queens College, NY, United States 2018
Master of Arts in Composition – GPA 3.933

City University of New York at Queens College, NY, United States 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Music – GPA 3.718 with Cum Laude

Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya, Japan 2005
Bachelor of Policy Studies

Erfahrung / Qualifikationen

Music Major Tutor
Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens, NY
• Designated as a qualified tutor by the college to offer tutoring sessions for undergraduate music major students
• Tutoring experience include musicianship, ear-training, counterpoint, keyboard-harmony, and theory

Private Double Bass Teacher
• Taught private lessons of double bass performance in both Jazz and Classical to college-level students

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Kinder (7-12 Jahre alt)

Jugendliche (13-17 Jahre alt)

Erwachsene (18-64 Jahre alt)

Seniorinnen und Senioren (65+ Jahre alt)

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Anfänger

Mittel

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60 Minuten

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Japanisch

Fachkenntnisse

Musikkompositionskurs

Musiktheorie

Lieder-schreiben

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New York

Online via Webcam

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Ryo

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Hello,

Electric & Acoustic Guitar tuition from complete beginners to advanced.
(Also Ukulele lessons would be available if fancy)

If anyone considers taking up the guitar exams and becoming a qualified guitarist, I can back you up.

Any styles,
pop/rock/blues/jazz/funk/classical guitar, etc.
Whatever songs/riffs/comps/(16th note) strumming patterns (lead guitar/rhythm guitar) harmony and music theory, solfeggio(aural), and so on.

Lessons will be tailored to you.
it's not brain surgery. it's going to be a lot of fun!

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

Lessons are always for students.
So enjoy playing the guitar and lessons to move up to the next level.

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!!

Cheers,
Ryo

Denise

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My name is Denise and I'm a professional singer with a singing master's degree from Catalonia's Music College (ESMUC) specialized in Historical Singing, Musicology and Music Education.
My experience runs mostly in early and chamber music, nevertheless I also have the experience and knowledge of popular musical styles such as Latin-American folk, jazz and musicals.
As a docent or vocal coach I've collaborated with different academic institutions and private artistic projects, focusing mostly on international students or social integration programs.

My main goal is to help the student discover her or his voice while enjoying making music.
No experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and favorite music.
Classes can be given either in English, Spanish, French or Deutsch.
There is no limit for styles, bring your favorite music and I will provide a safe environment for your personal and musical growth.

It will be a joy to listen to you.
Denise

Zsolt

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Want to learn violin from the comfort of your home?

I’m a certified Suzuki method Violin and Viola teacher with more than 10 years of teaching experience in different countries like: Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Germany and Hungary, as well as age range from 4 till 99.

I will be very pleased to make your learning experience as fun as possible and bring you a great learning outcome.

Geertje

4.82

(44)

Musicwonderland is easy and enjoyable and with great enthusiasm :)
Violinwonderland, easy and fun. After a great international career, I love to teach everyone the violin! It's easy and based on the right moves that give the right sound directly :)

Ewa

4.82

(44)

HI,
My name is Ewa and I have lived in Rome for more than 12 years and I have been playing the violin for approx. 30 years. I graduated from music institutes in Poland and the conservatories of Santa Cecilia and Rome and the one in Palermo.
I have been teaching the violin to children, teenagers and adults of all ages for more than 20 years. My studio is located in the San Pietro area (near the San Pietro train station).

Scientific research states that those who play the violin develop both cerebral hemispheres while normally only one develops. Furthermore, playing the violin can also offer various possibilities in life: perhaps you or yours no one knows yet.
Call me just to find out more and I will give you all the information.
Summing up what I offer are:

VIOLIN LESSONS FOR CHILDREN, TEENAGERS AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND ALL LEVELS
(Lessons can be held in Italian, Polish, English or German)
Through practice on the instrument, supported by the use of educational books and repertoire pieces, the student begins the journey with the study of the bow, the sound, the use of the fingers, the reading of the notes on the staff, the position of the hand on the keyboard, the refinement of reading.
The first structure and composition of the Violinstudio is perfect, with the melodies of the classical music starting ...
For beginner students I offer my help in purchasing the suitable instrument and give all the notwendige advice on other things (shoulder rest, strings, rosin, music stand, etc.) to purchase.

PROGRAM FOR BEGINNERS
* Correct holding position of the violin
* Correct headband holding position
* Study of Empty Strings
* Recognition of the duration values of notes and rests, work on the rhythm
* The use of the arch at the heel, center and toe
* Study of dynamics
* The use of the fingers of the left hand: the first finger, the second finger, the third finger and the fourth finger
* Reading of the score in association with what was played on the violin
* Basic techniques of using the bow
* One octave scales and arpeggios
* Skala in first position

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
* Techniques for using the left hand: Vibrato, Trill etc.
* Skaliert and two and three octave arpeggios
* Positions II to VII
* Exercises for changing positions
* Study of musical pieces of medium technical and musical difficulty
* Work on variety of musical styles

PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED PEOPLE
* Three-octave scales and arpeggios
* Double ropes
* In-depth study of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic repertoire
* Vorbereitung for exams to obtain the Royal Schools of Music Certifications
* Vorbereitung for auditions to enter the konservatorio and youth orchestras
* Strengthening and development of students' personal expressive and creative skills.
* In-depth analysis of the interpretative Kompetenz.

BAROQUE VIOLIN
This course is aimed at early music students of all levels, interested in baroque music and its performance practice, as well as all violinists interested in approaching and learning about the world of early music.
During the course we will work on the following aspects:
* Correct holding position of the violin
* Correct bow holding position and in-depth knowledge of right hand technique
* Development of bow technique, basic knowledge of the law of arches
* First approaches with the Polyphonic Repertoire for Solo Violin
* Performance of compositions of various levels of difficulty for solo violin and for violin and continuous bass using handwritten or printed sources from the Baroque era
* Basic knowledge of the main violin schools of the Baroque era and their stylistic characteristics.
* Strengthening and development of students' personal expressive and creative skills.
* In-depth study of the interpretative kompetenz of the repertoire between the 17th and 18th centuries
* Ornamentation and improvisation with the instrument

COLLECTIVE KAMERA MUSIC LESSONS / ENSEMBLE MUSIC
The music for the camera is the endgültige Grundlage für the Erstellung der Musik und die Kosten für the Music.
Registration for the courses is open to both individual instrumentalists and already formed musical groups of different musical genres and styles. I have a Musik-Kamera-Kamera in der Basis aller personal Experiences, Interest in Music and Vorbereitung, um alles zu tun, was möglich ist.
There is the possibility of creating groups of violinists to tackle chamber repertoires for violins alone.

EARLY MUSIC WORKSHOPS (2-3 days) FOR MODERN AND BAROQUE VIOLINISTS
3-4 Volts. The workshops are open both to early music musicians with instruments with antique settings (baroque bow and gut strings) and also to students who use modern instruments. During the workshops we will address the repertoire that gehören the period between the 17th and 18th centuries

Julia

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(44)

Violin and viola learning for adult beginners and returning players or in the band
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I have been teaching adult beginners and intermediates to play the violin and viola for 10 years. The focus is very different. One person would like to find relaxation in playing the violin. Another would like to be able to play a certain piece because he likes it. A third has picked up the violin again after a long time.

I have had violin lessons for > 10 years and am currently studying viola at the Conservatory of Bolzano. I have 10 years of teaching experience.

I teach classical and electric violin, always tailored to the student. The lessons can also be carried out using the Suzuki method.

Based on my band experience with violin/viola, I am also a contact person if you play violin or viola in a band.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.
best regards
Julia

VIOLIN FOR BEGINNERS AND RETURNERS, also in a band
All levels and ages welcome!
Whether you are a complete beginner and would love to make your dream come true and learn the violin...
Or you haven't played for a while and would like to refresh your skills ..

******* Facts of the class ***********
- I was trained in classical violin for > 10 years and have a teaching experience of > 10 years
- currently I am doing conservatory studies in viola
- I am your coach for playing violin in a band because of my band experience as violinist and violist
- Most of my students are young and younger adult beginners or intermediates
- Anyone welcome who wants to get to know the beauty of this instrument!

******* Offer *********
- I offer lessons live and online
- for classical violin and viola,
- for electric violin (eg film music, recording and editing)
- lessons can be based on the Suzuki method of violin teaching

And always, tailored to the needs and interests of my student.

Please don't hesitate to contact me for any other questions!
Julia

Alain

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Musical training; beginner improvement, catch-up; syllabus provided
Instrument, violin lessons, viola. Own your instrument
musical direction; beginner, improvement. Complete musical training required
vocal coaching: you want to be part of a vocal group or choir, but you have difficulty finding, asking your voice, a few sessions can help you.
For each type of course, I look for solutions that are adapted to you.
It is also possible to have sessions via the internet (Zoom or other)

Fermin

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My goal is that you come out of the lessons feeling inspired and enriched by music and of course, trying to enjoy together. There is no need to have a minimum level for the lessons, whether you are a beginner or have an advanced level for violin-viola or Music theory, my lessons will be adapted to your needs and desires to get the best out of each student. Flexible lesson times, without stress and of course having fun and pleasure in music-making!

Lessons online in English, German (beginner), Spanish and Basque

Juhani

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My classes are meant for anyone who has the basic knowledge of music theory and notation, and who has compositional ideas that need expressing. My classes are meant for anyone who has the basic knowledge of music theory and notation, and who has compositional ideas that need expressing. The lesson content can range between preparatory lessons for University/Academy Composition study entrance exams to consulting with independent composers or postgraduates.
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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- I was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1990 and studied academically as follows:
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)

- I have given composition lectures at prestigious universities in Budapest (F.Liszt), Brussels (KCB), Graz (KUG), Helsinki (Uniarts Sibelius Academy), Prague (HAMU), New York (Columbia Univ.), and at festivals (Freiburg, Helsinki).

- 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).
- My works have been performed on five continents since my youth, 2002.
- Competitions won: DYCE (2019 and 2020), Uuno Klami junior competition (2007)
- Several pupils tutored individually in Helsinki since 2014
- 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)

Stefano

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Discover your inner musician and take your talent to the next level with my classes in songwriting, music theory, and arrangement! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned musician, I'll provide you with the tools and guidance you need to unlock your full potential and unleash your creativity.

As a musician, singer, piano player, composer, and songwriter myself I am experienced in a variety of genres, including pop, jazz, soul, and classical music, so you can choose the style that speaks to you. With my personalized approach, I'll help you develop the skills and techniques you need to create your own unique sound.

In my songwriting classes, you'll learn how to craft compelling lyrics and melodies that truly resonate with your audience. In my music theory classes, you'll delve into the fundamentals of music and gain a deeper understanding of the building blocks of your favorite songs. And in my arrangement classes, you'll discover how to take your songs to the next level with intricate, thoughtful instrumentation.

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!

Ana

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With these classes you can learn about different techniques and composition styles. There is a component of music appreciation, music theory, score creation and music production. My goal is to help you create your own music, whether it be popular songs or works for different instruments. You will be able to capture your creations in sheet music and you will have the basic tools to use editing software and DAWs. In the end I hope you can compose and record your own music.

Haotian

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Internationally active composer and music theorist (M.Mus) currently accepting students for the following subjects (online sessions):
-Music theory (basic to college level), including harmony, counterpoint, analysis
-Western music history (medieval to contemporary), music appreciation
-Composition, music notation (software + score preparation), electronic music, university application portfolio feedback and general application advising
-English (for academic writing)

Rebekka

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Hello! My name is Rebekka. I have been playing the violin for over 20 years and am currently pursuing my master’s degree at the University of Music Würzburg. Ear training has always been one of my favorite subjects, and I am excited to share my knowledge and passion with you!
In my lessons, I offer a variety of methods to help you train your listening skills effectively. The lessons are tailored to your individual needs and interests so that you can get the most out of them.

Possible topics include:

🎵 Ear training exercises

🎵 Sight-singing

🎵 Improving your sense of rhythm

🎵 Singing and recognizing intervals & scales

🎵 ... and much more!

Whether you're a beginner or advanced, young or old – everyone is welcome! Feel free to reach out, and let’s develop your musical skills together.

Matias

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This class introduces the core concepts of film scoring and how music shapes story, emotion, and narrative in film and television. Students will learn how to support and move images through music, exploring timing, mood, theme, and structure. Lessons are tailored to each student’s interests and level, from complete beginners to advanced composers, and can focus on electronic, orchestral, or hybrid approaches.

The course also includes analysis and deconstruction of existing film scores to understand compositional techniques and storytelling strategies. Students will learn how to set up and optimize their digital audio workstation for film scoring, define personal creative goals, and work with industry-standard orchestral sample libraries and synthesizers such as Spitfire Audio, Orchestral Tools, and Cinematic Studio Series. Films with sound design and no music can be provided for hands-on scoring exercises, enabling practical experience working directly to picture.

Laura

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I am an experienced music educator with a Master’s degree in Music Education, offering individual online music theory lessons for children, teenagers, and adults. These lessons are designed to make music theory clear, practical, and directly connected to real music-making.
My goal is to help students truly understand how music works — whether to support instrumental study, prepare for exams, or gain confidence in reading, writing, and analyzing music.

What to expect in lessons:
- Personalized online instruction adapted to your level, goals, and learning pace
- Clear explanations of music theory concepts such as notation, rhythm, harmony, and form
- Practical application through listening, analysis, and exercises
- Support for instrumental students (piano or other instruments), composers, and singers
- Structured lessons with a strong focus on understanding, not memorization!

Lessons are well-structured, interactive, and engaging, helping students build a solid theoretical foundation step by step. Concepts are always explained in a logical way and reinforced through practical examples.

Whether you are a beginner, a returning student, or preparing for music exams or entrance tests, I provide clear guidance and supportive instruction throughout the learning process.