Piano & theory
Begin with patterned exercises and written homework, then work on your pieces. Piano study includes finger skills, reading music and interpretation.
Instruments & Theory
Separate piano, guitar, theory, and songwriting study is offered through Performers Career Center.
Private study includes piano, guitar, theory and songwriting. The lesson brings together exercises, review of your work and the music you are developing.
Guitar
Guitar work connects mechanics, fingering and agility with phrasing, theory, harmony and the styles of music you are studying.
Songwriting & composition
Sessions focus on lyrics, theory or composition. In lyric and composition sessions, we examine the writing and assignments developed during the previous week.
Song Development
Lyrics and Composition
Exercises and review of the previous week’s output give the songwriter specific material to revise and develop.
Arrangement
In advanced sessions, the teacher guides the writer on their own computer while they build tracks, arrange and orchestrate the piece.
Finished Work
Playback allows a particular voice or sound to be examined in the arrangement. The piece’s output goal remains part of the session.