Music Composition - Modern Classical composition for ensembles, orchestra, ballet, opera

From 96 C$ /h

I specalize in composing music for ensembles, soloists, and orchestra - with a Masters of Music Composition from the Koninklijke Conservatorum Antwerpen. My goal is to pass along knowledge and coach young musicians who wish to create their own music, either as a composer, or simply to stimulate their own performance practice.

I have a background of classical, folk, and various popular music styles including heavy metal, rock, pop, etc.

We can work through the development of your works, touching on relevant aspects of music history, and implementing them into your compositional practice.

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Around Antwerp, Belgium

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Karel Rogierstraat, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

About Me

What is most rewarding in teaching is to be able to pass on knowledge to someone keen to learn. I’m quite open and my lessons although focused on bagpipes encompass all aspects of musicality - having a Masters in music I am quite versed in this and know how to break down all the little bits in a way that’s digestible for the beginner, or interesting for a more advanced player.

I like a student who is genuinely interested and is willing to put in some time throughout the week, and shows up at the lesson having made some progress. My job is to help you along your journey.

I have taught as a TA at Acadia University in Canada, lecturing in the music composition class and correcting exams/assignments for the theory class. This was extremely rewarding for me. I was confronted by a variety of skill sets and learning approaches, which I had to adapt more or less to each student.

If you want to test the pipes, give me a shout!

Best,

A.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Acadia University
Bachelor of Arts (German) - Acadia University
Master of Music Composition - Koninklijke Conservatorium Antwerpen

Continuing education through professional work.

Experience / Qualifications

I've played since I was 9 years old, and was taught through both the RCAF as well as private tutors such as Bruce Gandy (78th Halifax Highlanders/World Champion), Archie Cairns. I have experience in massed bands, Highland games (Antigonish Highland Games, Maxville Highland Games).

I have taught students ranging from age 9 - 45, in all manners from bagpipes to music theory, to composition, and recording techniques.

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60 minutes

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English

German

Dutch

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Music composition

Music theory lessons

Sound (music)

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