Composition Lessons for Adults with Musical Background
In addition to piano lessons, I offer music composition lessons for Adult students with musical background (see below). Prior composing experience is helpful but not necessary.
Your music composition lessons will include:
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Learning how to notate your ideas with musical notation software Sibelius is recommended.
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Review of time signatures and how to know the meter of a musical idea.
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Explanation of articulation, dynamics, rhythm and harmony-Orchestaration
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How to expand your ideas from the piano to larger ensembles.
To hear Diana's Compostions visit:
https://www.mascaripiano.com/compositions
To talk about your interest, background, goals and experience:
Schedule (days and hours)
All Lessons
Times are EDT / EST (New York):
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Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (last lesson starts at 6:00 PM)
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Thursdays 2:00 PM– 7:00 PM (last lesson starts at 6:00 PM)
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Saturdays 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last lesson starts at 3:00 PM)
Lesson length and frequency
All lessons are one hour in length.
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Option No. 1 - one-hour lessons 2X per month
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Option No. 2 - one-hour lessons 1X per month
Requirements for Composition Lessons:
Musical Background-
To get the best value from your composition lessons with me, I recommend that you have some musical background from one or more of these areas:
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Previous piano lessons,
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a few years of playing a band or orchestral instrument,
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experience of singing in a church choir or choral group for a year or more.
Musical Interests:
In addition to including technique, music reading, some music theory, and some classical literature (if you are interested), your lessons will include learning to play songs with accompaniments based on chords.
Piano/Keyboard:
Students need to have a piano or digital piano (with weighted keys like a piano) or even a keyboard. For more information about pianos and keyboards, see my blog article: What's the Difference Between a Piano, a Digital Piano and a Keyboard?
Music Notation Software-It’s much better to have software that works on a computer vs. a tablet I use Sibelius, but there are less expensive programs available.
