Composition Lessons

Learn composition at your own pace, whether as a hobbyist, performer, or emerging composer —

In our lessons, we’ll explore:

• Exercises to cultivate your unique compositional voice

• Fundamentals of theory and practice

• The music and life of historically significant composers

• Weekly listening and score study assignments

• Professional development strategies and discussion

• The next steps of your musical career

Composition is an essential component of every musician’s skill set, from beginner to professional. Please feel free to consult this handbook for more information on rates and scheduling.

Ready to start today? Fill out this form to register for your first lesson. I look forward to your message!

My Teaching Philosophy

As an educator, I believe that teaching is more than dictating definitions and facts. By encouraging critical thinking and experiential learning, I aim to teach my students how to be independent, active learners. My goal is to develop flexible, diverse, and enduring skills that my students can apply to not just their craft, but to other aspects of their life as well.  I work to promote each student’s individual approach towards learning to make materials more meaningful and engaging.  Music is deeply personal, and I believe that building confidence and reinforcing unique perspectives through creative pursuits makes successful musicians.  I view composition as a path to accomplish this goal and as a method towards a more complete, fundamental understanding of music.