LESSONS
FAQ:
Q. Who are lessons for?
A. Lessons are for students and music enthusiasts of all ages that seek to learn any facet of composition, including:
Q. Where do we meet?
A. All lessons are done on Zoom.
Q. How long is each lesson?
A. 1 hour.
Q. What does a typical lesson consist of?
A. This entirely depends on your needs:
Q. What are your rates?
A. Rates are as follows (subject to change):
Q. What composition programs have your students been accepted to?
A. Here is a non-exhaustive list:
Q. How do I book a lesson?
A. Follow these steps:
Q. What is your cancellation policy?
A. The cancellation policy is as follows:
Q. Who are lessons for?
A. Lessons are for students and music enthusiasts of all ages that seek to learn any facet of composition, including:
- the artistic,
- the practical,
- and the academic.
Q. Where do we meet?
A. All lessons are done on Zoom.
Q. How long is each lesson?
A. 1 hour.
Q. What does a typical lesson consist of?
A. This entirely depends on your needs:
- feedback on music composition portfolio
- analysis of repertoire and contemporary music
- composition techniques
- orchestration
- counterpoint
- music theory
- ear training
- notation tutorials (Sibelius/Dorico)
- Max software tutorials
Q. What are your rates?
A. Rates are as follows (subject to change):
- First Lesson: $180 USD.
- 1-Lesson (after first lesson): $105 USD
- 4-Lesson Package (after first lesson): $400 USD
- 8-Lesson Package (after first lesson): $760 USD
- 12-Lesson Package (after first lesson): $1080 USD
Q. What composition programs have your students been accepted to?
A. Here is a non-exhaustive list:
- Boston University (School of Music)
- Boston University Tanglewood Institute
- Curtis Summerfest
- Indiana University (Jacobs School of Music)
- Manhattan School of Music
- New England Conservatory
- New York University (Steinhardt, Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music)
- Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)
- Oberlin Conservatory
- Peabody Institute
- University of Southern California (Thornton School of Music)
- Vanderbilt University (Blair School of Music)
Q. How do I book a lesson?
A. Follow these steps:
- Select your desired lesson time by clicking on this link.
- When you select your time, please send payment to either VENMO or PAYPAL.
- You will receive an email confirming each lesson you schedule.
- Lesson packages are paid in full prior to the first lesson from that package.
Q. What is your cancellation policy?
A. The cancellation policy is as follows:
- Please give at least 48 hours of notice to reschedule lesson for no additional fee.
- If any cancellation is done within the 48 hour period before the scheduled lesson, full payment for missed lesson must be honored.