Skype Composition Lessons

I am now offering online composition and music production lessons covering the following areas:

Four-part harmony:

Learn harmony from the basics of voice-leading to uncover the hidden rules behind harmonic progressions

Counterpoint: 

Understand melodic writing and apply it to two or more voices at the same time

Musical Form:

Understanding and learning to use musical structure well at different levels, from phrase to whole movement/suites.

Orchestration: 

Using orchestral instruments in a way that best supports the music 

MIDI orchestration: 

Learn to produce convincing orchestral mock-ups using samples in a DAW

Advanced MIDI orchestration:

Learn tips and tricks for enhancing orchestral mixes and virtual performances

Production techniques: 

Learn how to achieve depth and clarity in writing and arranging music and power and brilliance during the mixing/mastering stage

Musical analysis: 

Use advanced knowledge of harmony, instrumentation and form to analyse and learn to compose in any chosen style. 

Skype lessons are usually weekly for one hour, with substantial practical homework set each week.