Professional composer with a doctorate in music gives composition and harmony lessons for all levels.

From 66 C$ /h

It is my passion to help composition students find their personal voice. I offer instrumental composition lessons (composition for instruments like violin, piano, trumpet, etc.) and electronic composition lessons. I also offer harmony lessons. My classes are open to all ages and all levels!

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Around Brussels, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Schaerbeek, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

I am a professional composer. I write original music for ensembles all over Europe and North America. I write acoustic music as well as electronic music. I did my Ph.D. in composition at the University of California at Berkeley and studied electroacoustic composition at IRCAM at the Center Pompidou in Paris. I look forward to working with you!

Education

Ph.D. in music composition, University of California Berkeley
Master in music composition, McGill University
Bachelor in music composition, University of Denver
Cursus in electronic music at IRCAM Centre Pompidou Paris

Experience / Qualifications

Composer and trumpeter Oren writes music characterized by its energy and dynamism. Its foundation is made up of vastly contrasting characters, ranging from abrasive and mechanical to humorous and supple. As described by Le Monde, his works are distinguished by a "constant tension between two opposing poles - one civilized and the other savage." The music plays with listener expectations of the characters’ behaviors in order to create unpredictability and friction.

Oren has been commissioned and performed internationally by ensembles such as Vertixe Sonora, Alarm Will Sound, Quatuor Tana, Ensemble Meitar, Proton Bern, Loadbang, the Divertimento Ensemble, and the New York New Music Ensemble, and at festivals such as Festival ManiFeste, Sonorities, Spaziomusica, Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium, NYCEMF, Pulsar and the Electroacoustic Barn Dance. Oren has also recently worked with artists from other disciplines: he collaborated with choreographer Ayelen Parolin on her new work With (2021), which is presented in Spain, France, Germany and Belgium, and worked with art students at the Beaux-Arts de Paris in collaboration with IRCAM to create two installations/performances as part of the exhibition Orbital Orchestra at Festival ManiFeste 2021.

First Prize winner of the 2017 Salvatore Martirano Memorial Composition Award Competition for his piece, Winter Walks that Gravel my Voice, Oren has been selected in numerous other competitions such as the Impuls International Composition Competition, Franco Donatoni International Competition, the ASCAP Morton Gould Awards, the Loadbang Commission Competition, and Protonwerk. Oren has been a composer fellow at the Missouri International Composers Festival, Cultivate at the Copland House, Soundstreams, Tzlil Meudcan, CEME, Festival Mixtur, UC Davis Revision/s, and at the Millay Colony for the Arts, the Visby International Centre for Composers and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts.

Recent projects include a new concerto for Jing-Mu Kuo (guzheng) and the C-Camerata Ensemble in Taipei, and a new work for Klangforum Wien commissioned by the IMPULS Festival in Graz for performance in 2023. At the moment, Oren is working on a new work for Richard Haynes (clarinet) and Ensemble Proton Bern for premiere in late 2022.

Oren is currently based in Brussels. He received the George Ladd Prix de Paris to complete the IRCAM Cursus in Paris in 2019-20. Oren completed his PhD in composition at the University of California, Berkeley where he worked with Franck Bedrossian and Edmund Campion. Supported by a Fulbright fellowship during the 2015-2016 year, Oren worked in Dresden, Germany studying composition and working at the Dresden Music Cognition Lab. Oren has previously studied at McGill University with Brian Cherney and Philippe Leroux, the Royal Danish Academy of Music with Hans Abrahamsen and Juliana Hodkinson, and the University of Denver with Chris Malloy and William Hill.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

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Duration

30 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Hebrew

Skills

Music composition

Music theory

Computer generated music

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Nate

4.91

(23)

" UNIQUE "
What if telling your story with music could be fun and playful?

Don't waste hours going around in circles, constantly searching for videos on YouTube to learn in a simple and structured way.

To finally be able to express your feelings, your emotions, all through the guitar?

It's possible! And what we'll see through my lessons: you'll learn how to tune the instrument, practice its first chords, and quickly play your first songs.

Develop your ear and musical identity by exploring styles such as pop, rock, country, blues, jazz, bossa nova, funk just to name a few.

Discover and explore the richness of scales and modes to combine them with playing expressions like hammer-ons, pull-offs, legato, bends... Does that sound like Chinese to you? I understand. Through my lessons, all of this will no longer hold any secrets for you!

Whether you have no experience or a few weeks of practice under your belt, we will go step by step, taking into account your level, so that you progress at your own pace.

Without forgetting the most important thing: have fun!

Alex

4.91

(23)

A professional musician for many years, I am both a teacher and active on the Belgian and international scene in various projects. I followed professional training at the CIM in Paris.

Beginner or experienced musician, private lessons allow you to progress effectively and adapt learning techniques to each individual. All levels, all ages, all styles and all guitars (classical, electric, folk, etc.) are welcome. (From the age of 8)

All these aspects can be approached according to your desires:
- Rhythmic and harmonic work
- Instrumental technique
- Work on sequences and songs
- Discovery of different musical styles (jazz, bossa, rock, funk, etc.)
- Approach to the various sound palettes of the guitar and the different types of games
- ...

Do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

Bastien

4.91

(23)

🎓 Graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

🎷 My courses mix practical aspects and theoretical notions, according to the interests of the student, to whom I adapt to offer them a course which really provides them with the elements which will allow them to quickly flourish in the musical field.

👨‍🏫 With 10 years of experience teaching in non-profit organizations and in music academies, I am used to training students of all ages, from beginners to advanced.

🕺I am open to a wide range of musical styles, both current and old: baroque, classical, jazz, pop, rock,...

🎶 I have a master's degree in Saxophone, in a classical and contemporary repertoire and I am currently specializing in improvised music (jazz pop rock).
Some parentheses are possible on electronic styles (D&B, Dubstep, Lofi, House,..)

✅ My final goal is to allow the student to express their ideas in music, and for them to evolve and flourish in what they truly like.

🐣 I take beginners without any knowledge of music theory.

I am available in:
* Brussels region.
* Online, via webcam lessons

Ana

4.91

(23)

I have two Bachelor's degrees at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid and currently at the Koninklijke Conservatorium Brussels.

I have a Master's degree with Olsi Leka, premier cellist of the Belgian National Orchestra.

My courses are in Spanish, in Anglais et in french.

Maria

4.91

(23)

Hello & Welcome!

My name is María, and I am a Venezuelan cellist and music educator living in Brussels. My musical path began within Venezuela’s world-renowned El Sistema, a program founded on the principle that making music together in orchestras and chamber ensembles shapes us into better human beings.

Whether you are picking up the cello for the very first time, preparing for competitive orchestral auditions, or looking for structured guidance for you, I am here to help you achieve your musical goals with joy and confidence.

What My Lessons Offer

All Levels & Ages: Tailored instruction for complete beginners, intermediate students, and advanced players (from early childhood to adult learners).

Comprehensive Learning: Integrated music theory, sight-reading, and posture coaching whenever helpful to enhance your practice and technique.

Orchestra Audition Preparation: Focused coaching on orchestral excerpts, stylistic precision, and audition mindset.

Teamwork for Young Learners: Active involvement and guidance for parents during lessons to build a supportive, encouraging practice routine at home.

Flexible Formats & Scheduling: In-person lessons at my studio or your home in Brussels, as well as online sessions via Zoom/Skype. Flexible scheduling adapted to your availability.

Natalia

4.91

(23)

I am Natalia, a pianist, composer, and music teacher. Music plays a central role in my life and forms the basis of everything I do: playing, creating, and teaching.

At the piano, I constantly discover and develop new musical ideas. Composing music is a natural way for me to express feelings, atmosphere, and stories. Sometimes a composition originates from a small motif or a simple melody that slowly develops into a complete piece of music. My inspiration comes from various sources: life, emotions, nature, films, stories, and moments of silence in which music can arise spontaneously.

My music moves between various styles, with a strong emphasis on melody, atmosphere, and emotion. The foundation often lies in the piano sound, but the musical language I use can contain classical influences as well as modern, cinematic, or popular elements. I love music that evokes images and tells a story, as if the listener can feel a scene or a world simply by listening.

In addition to composing, I also share my musical experience as a music teacher. In my piano lessons, I want to teach students not only how to play notes, but also how to understand, interpret, and experience music. For me, learning music is a process in which technique, listening, creativity, and expression come together. Therefore, in my lessons, I pay attention to musicality, interpretation, and developing a personal musical voice.

My experience as a composer also influences my teaching style. I help students not only to perform music, but also to understand how music is structured and how a melody, harmony, or rhythm is created. In this way, they not only learn to play the piano but also develop deeper musical insight and creativity.

To me, music is a living art form that is constantly growing. As a pianist, composer, and teacher, I want to continue creating, sharing, and passing on music to

I write and play music for a variety of projects where powerful and meaningful music is needed. For example:

• films and short films
• television programs and documentaries
• theatre and stage productions
• commercials and advertising campaigns
• original songs and musical projects
• live piano music for events and special occasions

As mentioned earlier, in addition to composing and performing, I also share my passion for music with others through piano lessons. In my lessons, I guide students—from beginners to advanced—not only to learn to play the piano, but also to truly understand, feel, and create music.

For me, music is more than sounds – it is a way to tell stories, share emotions, and connect people.

Welcome to my musical world.

Matteo

4.91

(23)

My course is based first on you.
I like developing with you a program adapted to your features, your difficulties as well as your goal.
It is aimed at everyone, children and adults, complete beginners and more experienced musicians looking for advice, a method to keep developing I've been approaching and searching.

Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening are the main 4 words for me!

I can teach you drums in many styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, linear, world music, songs on demand) and in its many forms AND of course music theory, which can be integrated into the course if necessary, but also be the subject of a private lesson for students who wish support for their courses in an academy or at the Conservatory. This will help you to read music scores and nail sight reading over time!

Boris

4.91

(23)

Whether you want to play just for fun or to become a professional pianist I can give you a personalized course. At the beginning of the course, I will evaluate your level and give you recommendations of what we can work on. There are two main types of courses:

- a hobbyist course: it won't be time consuming. I will help you learn new pieces and a little theory and solfege. The primary goal of this course is to make you enjoy playing in your spare time without having to practice too much.

- a professional course: in this course I will help you reach the level of a professional musician. I will give you an insight of how to prepare a piece or pieces for a competition or an audition. I will also teach a lot of theory and music theory so that you can prepare for a conservatory or a school of music.

Whether you wish to play for pleasure or become a professional pianist, I offer personalized lessons. At the beginning of the course, I will assess your level and give you recommendations on areas to work on. Two main types of lessons are available:

- Beginner course: This course is flexible and will allow you to learn new pieces as well as the basics of music theory. The main objective is to give you the pleasure of playing in your free time, without having to practice too much.

- Professional course: This course will help you reach the level of a professional musician. I will give you advice on preparing one or more pieces for a competition or audition. I will also teach music theory to prepare you for admission to a conservatory or music school.

Samuel

4.91

(23)

Hello, my name is Samuel and I come from México.

I am a classical guitarist with 10+ years of teaching experience. I am currently doing a masters in classical guitar performance at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

I have the philosophy of teaching the student to teach himself so that he doesn’t have to rely on the teacher in order to make progress.
I’m comfortable with all styles of music and love teaching to people of all ages and backgrounds!

If this sounds like something you’d like to try we can have a lesson to see if you feel comfortable and happy with it and go from there.

Just get in touch!

Lara

4.91

(23)

Hi! I'm Lara, and I've been happily tutoring and supporting music theory, solfeggio and harmony for a number of years. Are you struggling with this and are you looking for help? Then you've come to the right place!
I am a conservatory student and would like to help others who have difficulty with music theory!
I am a clarinetist, so if guidance is needed for the clarinet, this is also possible!
Some knowledge is nice, but starting from 0 is no problem for me!

Emidio

4.91

(23)

Have you ever listened to a piece of music and wanted to understand more about it?

I’m offering personalized music lessons, where YOU decide what to explore! Whether you're curious about harmony, rhythm, musical styles from around the world, or any other concept, I will tailor each lesson to your interests. And if there’s a topic I’m not familiar with yet, I’ll take the time to learn and prepare the lesson just for you.

Or, if you prefer, embark on a guided introduction to music, exploring essential concepts through carefully selected listening examples from across the globe.

Silvia

4.91

(23)

My clarinet and music theory lessons are fully tailored to each individual. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, have been playing for years, or need help with music theory: together, we’ll find the best way for you to progress. In clarinet lessons, we work on both technique (sound, embouchure, fingering, breathing...) and repertoire, always adapted to your tastes and level. We can play anything from classical pieces to more modern music. In music theory lessons, I help you understand theory in a clear and practical way: rhythm reading, intonation, dictations, basic harmony... Everything is explained step by step, without rushing, and with examples connected to real music. My goal is for you to learn while having fun, without pressure, and at your own pace. I am patient, approachable, and I love helping each student feel comfortable and motivated. In addition, I can complement practical lessons with theory, or vice versa, depending on your needs. I would be delighted to help you!

Sarah

4.91

(23)

I offer piano lessons in English, French or Italian for students of all ages and levels. Lessons focus on developing technique, musical understanding, listening skills, and artistic expression.

My teaching is grounded in the Faber Piano Adventures method and enriched with creative activities such as improvisation, four-hand duets, and simple composition exercises. Each lesson is adapted to your interests and pace, whether you are learning for personal enjoyment, creative exploration, or to support other musical practices.

For more advanced students, I also incorporate selected excerpts from Mikrokosmos by Béla Bartók, as well as pieces from the classical repertoire chosen in dialogue with the student.

As a conservatory-trained singer and composer with five years of teaching experience, I bring a dynamic, relational approach that connects instrumental technique with creativity and personal expression. Lessons take place in the student’s home in Ghent, Brussels, and nearby areas, and last 30, 45, or 60 minutes depending on age and level.

Boris

4.91

(23)

Lessons for modern or historical, with program and repertoire, adapted to the goals and speed of each student, whether young, not so young, or adult, for a general introduction to these instruments, for preparation for high music education, as a supplementary aid for exams in music academies, or for a hobby, or for amateur group music-making, or for developing qualities as concentration, discipline, expressibility, awareness of styles and music history.
In my teaching, I rely mostly on old traditional methods, books, and repertoire, which have proved their efficiency over the time. I also make use of the old teaching tradition of improvisation. This not only adds a creative element soon after very beginning, but also teaches via practice the basics of harmony.
Lessons can be combined (+30min.) with theory/solfege (ear training), if the student wishes.
English, Nederlands, française, Deutsch.
I have been teaching for about 20 years, privately, in Brussels, and in New York in the past, more than 100 students.
I am a graduate of Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, in baroque cello and harpsichord, but I play also modern cello, organ, and piano.

Gustavo

4.91

(23)

Music is a powerful way to express yourself. Playing an instrument can be a very intimate experience — a moment to give yourself some time, put your frustrations aside, and simply enjoy making music. But it can also be a fun hobby to share with the people you love: playing for them, singing and dancing together, or simply listening and enjoying the music.

I want to share this gift with my students.

In my lessons, I believe it is important to have goals and, at the same time, to enjoy the journey. I want my students to play music that inspires them and pieces that they genuinely enjoy. Whether you are starting from the beginning, returning to the piano, or looking to develop your playing further, we will work together to find the right balance between learning, improving, and having fun.

For me, playing the piano is not only about learning the right notes. It is about discovering your own voice through music.