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Trusted teacher: I am a friendly, patient, and professional Piano, Composition, Production, Music Theory, and DJ teacher from London, based in Cambridge. I have 12 years of teaching experience, and have taught pupils from 5 years old to 65! I began composition lessons with Darren Bloom at Forest School, Snaresbrook, and was awarded a scholarship to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, followed by a place at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where I completed an MMus in Composition in 2019. My previous tutors include Richard Ayres, Wim Henderickx, Richard Causton, Edwin Roxburgh, Ed Bennett, Joe Cutler, and Howard Skempton. I have also taken master classes from Rebecca Saunders, Mario Garuti, Anna Korsun, and Colin Matthews. I was the winner of the Orchestre Nouvelle Generation Composers Competition 2016/17, and the Birmingham Conservatoire Orchestral Composition Prize 2015. Distinguished ensembles and performers who have performed my works include the DoelenKwartet, HERMESensemble, Syzygy Quartet, Ossian Ensemble, Noszferatu, Decibel, David Le Page, Patrick Johnson, Sara Minelli, Rowland Sutherland, and Colin Alexander. My compositions have been featured at world-famous festivals including the String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam and TROMP Percussion Festival and at venues such as Kings Place and Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, as well as various venues throughout Europe, North America, and South Africa. In addition to classical composition, I also write advert soundtracks on a regular basis for clients such as GHD, Lanvin, Japanese Vogue, Mariana Jungman (London Fashion Week), Cent Magazine, and Face Lace. I have completed a number of scores for award-winning short films 'Wanted' by Graeme Montgomery, and 'Genesis' by Beatrix Haxby. I am also a bassoonist, having studied with Adam Mackenzie (New London Chamber Ensemble) and John Orford (London Sinfonietta). I was a member of Essex Youth Orchestra for four years, and have written a new repertoire for the instrument including a number of Concert Studies and also a Bassoon Quartet. I am also an active DJ under the alias 'Delian Sound', playing eclectic sets from Garage to Jungle. I studied with international artists including Kasey Riot and Noah Priddle at the London Sound Academy and have performed in venues such as SET, Dalston alongside artists including Chiminyo and D’vo. Tutoring Experience: From 2009-2011 I taught Drumkit to students aged between 10-15 at a local Rock & Pop School. I've also been involved in a number of music courses for children between 2009-2014 as a Supervisor / Sound Technician. In 2016 I began giving private lessons and built up a group of over 20 pupils ranging from 5-year-olds to adults through positive word-of-mouth. Between April-July 2017, I was contacted by a local primary school to give small group lessons in Piano and Guitar. Alongside my studies in Amsterdam, I continued to teach a similarly wide age range of pupils. Since 2019 I have taught Composition & Musicianship at the Saffron Walden Centre for Young Musicians. I have an Enhanced DBS check, available upon request. Tutoring Approach: My philosophy in Music Tuition is to improve the student's technique through exercises and pieces which they enjoy. I also provide general music education as I believe in a holistic approach, and increasing their passion for music which will increase their motivation for practice and improvement.
Piano · Music theory lessons · Music composition
Trusted teacher: Certified vocal coach · 3 years as a teacher · Benidorm Fest finalist Do you want to sing with more confidence, improve your pitch, and enjoy your voice without strain? I'm Alejandro (XEINN), a certified singer and vocal teacher. I've been training as a singer for over 10 years and teaching for the last three, with experience with students of all levels and styles. What we will do in class: Warm-up and technique (20–25'): breathing, support, placement, mixing, resonance and tuning. Application to songs (35'): we work on your favorite themes so that progress is noticeable with the songs you like the most. Who are these classes for: - Beginners who want to build a solid foundation without vices. - Intermediate singers looking for more control, power and expressiveness. - Advanced/professionals who need to polish their style, live set, studio, or prepare for auditions. How we work: Practical and personalized approach: your voice, your goals, your style (Pop, R&B/Soul, rock, pop rock, Synthpop...). Clear and progressive method so you can see measurable improvements every week. Online and in-person options (subject to availability). What you'll get: - More fine-tuning and control without forcing. - Freer highs, more stable mix and better projection. - Stage confidence and criteria for self-training your voice between classes. About me (in brief) My first versions on social media began to grow until one of them went viral on YouTube (+15M), which prompted me to compose my own songs. EP “Diversity” (2018) and album “Pride of the Weak” (2021). Finalist at the Benidorm Fest 2022 with “ECO,” a well-received 80s synthpop song.
Singing · Music theory · Music composition
Trusted teacher: Whether you've never written music before, or you're a seasoned professional looking to learn new skills, I want to help your music be the best it can. I can teach how you how to write music using a computer, your instrument, or for other musicians to play. I can teach you how to record yourself and then prepare those recordings for release. I have experience writing music in a range of styles, including film scores, EDM, ambient, and classical music. I have helped artists in folk, metal, EDM, hip hop, rock, pop, and many other genres. Composition I can help you to choose a digital audio workstation, which you can use to write and record music. I can help you install it and get it set up on your computer. I can then guide through sourcing and installing virtual instruments that will let you create music in any genre, and for any purpose. Once you're setup, I can guide you through creating your first musical ideas, and then developing them into cohesive musical pieces. I can teach you how to write music for others, and contribute to creative projects. Once you've been learning for a while, or if you already have experience, we can start to cover more advanced topics such as orchestration, synthesis, and more complex musical forms. Production Music production is the process of taking a basic musical piece, such as a song, and arranging and polishing it to prepare it for release. I can teach you to arrange parts for strings, synths, or choir, or write drum, bass, guitar, or keyboard parts. I have worked with artists in folk, metal, rock, pop, jazz, RnB, hip hop, and EDM. No matter your genre, I can help you polish your songs and prepare them for release. Audio Engineering Do you want to set up your own home recording studio? To learn how to record and mix your own songs? Or are you just curious to understand more about how the recording process works in studios? I can teach all you need to know about microphones, audio interfaces, and how to record your own instruments. I can give you advice on what equipment you need to get started on setting up your own studio at home. I can also teach you how to edit and mix recordings and songs so that every element is clear and serves the rest of the song well. Finally, I can teach you to master your song to prepare it for release, ensuring that it is loud and clear, no matter where you publish it.
Music composition · Audio production · Computer generated music
Trusted teacher: Develop your vocal range, tone, and stage presence, and work towards Trinity grades up to Grade 8 if desired. Focus on genres that inspire you while building technical expertise. Real-World Experience: Jamie brings the added advantage of being an active music industry professional. Students will be taught by someone who regularly performs at the biggest venues across the UK, including Wembley Arena, the O2, and Glastonbury. This real-world perspective ensures lessons are not only educational but also grounded in current industry standards. Recording Projects: Jamie supports students in recording and refining their musical projects, offering a professional environment to turn ideas into reality. Expertise with SEN and Autism: With extensive experience teaching students with Autism and Special Educational Needs (SEN), Jamie provides lessons that are: Patient, adaptable, and designed to meet individual learning styles. Interactive and fun, fostering engagement and progress. Jamie has worked in an autism-specialist school alongside music therapists and has found that SEN students especially thrive in his online lessons, enjoying a supportive and inclusive environment. Personalized and Engaging Lessons: Jamie is committed to making lessons fun, engaging, and tailored to each student's unique goals. Students will: Explore a variety of musical genres, from rock and pop to blues and beyond. Build confidence and technical ability in a supportive environment. Receive personalized guidance and encouragement to achieve their aspirations. Professional and Industry Experience With over 15 years of teaching experience and a strong background in the music industry, Jamie combines proven teaching methods with real-world expertise to help students unlock their full potential. What Does the First Lesson Look Like? In the first lesson, Jamie takes the time to: Understand the student’s musical interests, goals, and previous experience. Create a tailored lesson plan to suit their objectives—whether it’s mastering a favorite song, learning a new technique, or preparing for performances or grades. Lessons can be conducted in Jamie’s dedicated teaching space or online, offering flexibility to suit students' schedules. Recommended Approach: Jamie encourages: Consistent practice between lessons to maximize progress. Open communication to ensure lessons are always aligned with the student’s evolving goals and aspirations. Jamie’s Teaching Philosophy: Jamie’s lessons are inclusive, engaging, and tailored for students of all ages and skill levels. Whether in-person or online, students receive expert guidance from a seasoned professional, helping them achieve their best in music and beyond.
Singing · Voice (music) · Music composition
Trusted teacher: A composition class that is tailored to your musical needs! This class's main purpose is to help you find your own musical language and voice, either you are a complete beginner in music or a highly skilled musician. The most important question that you will be asked is ''Why?'', in order for you to learn to have control over your musical product, sound and decisions, so that you are always sure that your musical vision is being well translated and transmitted through your work. In this class we are going to work with: 1) Compositional techniques --- Every lesson we are going to discuss about how do you think your piece should be, and about what does your piece need. For that you will need your intuition but also your ''tools'', and those are your compositional techniques. We are going to see them in other pieces and learn how to use them through your own musical vision. 2) Instrumentation --- To write acoutic music you need your ''arsenal'' and those are the instruments that you might use. In this class we will learn the categories, material, sound, structure and combinations of every instrument. We will learn together how each instrument works and how to notate it on paper, so that you are never limited by the nature of the instrument, but instead you are going to be able to bring out 100% of your music. 3) Arranging --- To make sure that you keep your instrumentation skills, we need to put them to use, not only in your music, but also in an arrangement. Together we are going to work on changing the instrumentation in piece and making arrangements of them so that you have a better nderstanding on how the instrumentation of a piece affects directly the compositional proscess and purpose of a piece of music, but also what are the differences between the sound of each instrument while combining them. Also, this will help you make decisions about the result of the arrangement, do you want it to be true to the original, or not? If not, why, and how do you do that? 4) Music History --- Together we will listen to music and learn some basic music history so that you have a better understanding of the different styles, structures and aspects of music, from the Byzantium and Middle ages music, all the way to the music of today. 5) Improvisation --- If you are also an instrumental player, will work also with improvisation. With improvisation you can strengthen your compositional skills, by understanding your intuition, developing your ear, understanding your taste and learning to work with few material, but the most important thing is to learn how to listen and play music with others, because by learning that, you also learn how to communicate and listen all these musical ideas that you have within you before writting (playing) them, controling them and understanding what is needed and what is not in your music. 6) Film scoring --- If you are interested, in this lesson we will also learn how to adapt music to screen. We will learn how to spot the tempo, feeling and texture of a scene but also how to enhance the message of a movie/game/scene/theatre play/documentary with our music. Furthermore will will learn how to use software for midi composition, and VST instruments 7) Electroacoustic composition and sound design --- If you are also interested in electroacoustic music, in this lesson we will learn how to work with sound editting, mixing, design and engineering. We will listen and learn a lot of electroacoustic compositional tecniques to help you explore, understand and work with a complete different musical world. Our goal is to grow your musical perception and horizon. 8) Music notation and software --- For us composers to write our music sometimes we need to use some programs that help us. In the lesson we will learn how to use programs like that, like Musescore, Sibelius, Reaper etc.
Music composition · Computer generated music · Music theory
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Guitar lessons, for Modern and Classical guitar and for all levels! (Rotterdam)
Rafaelos
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Rafaelos is a wonderful down to earth teacher. Every lesson has been a blast and he's amazing at helping me develop my musicality. I feel comfortable even when making mistakes due to his relaxing vibe and ability to teach in a way that takes into account my current shortcomings. Thanks for being so patient with me Rafaelos!
Review by JEFFREY
Professional Piano / Composition / Music Theory / DJ Lessons (Cambridge)
Leon
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Leon was amazing teacher..he has patience, knowledge and gives you motivation to keep on practicing. I strongly recommend him as your maestro!
Review by IVONA
Composition & Piano Lessons with a Classical Music Composer (Berlin Wilmersdorf)
Mike
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Mike is a very patient teacher. he is very motivating and he helps in different ways to achieve your learning goals.
Review by SINA
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