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Hello! I'm Matthew, a composer, pianist and tabla player with over a decade of hands-on experience. I'm a graduate of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music and have also studied music in India since my childhood. My diverse musical background allows me to offer unique, tailored lessons with perspectives from both the East and the West. I have trained in both traditions individually so I am able to teach either of them in their authentic, undiluted form. 🎵 What I Offer: Tabla Lessons: -Learn from the ground up or refine your current skills. -Master essential techniques and study how to play traditional compositions (kaida, rela, tukda etc.) in the manner of legends like Ustad Zakir Hussain. -Explore the differences of various gharanas (schools) and understand their intricacies. -Get help with figuring out the bol of tabla compositions you heard online or on recordings. -Immerse yourself in the colourful world of Hindustani Classical music. Music Composition Lessons: -Learn how to express yourself through music by composing works that are unique to you. -Study classical forms to understand the genius behind the greats like Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. -Get personalized guidance for your original compositions, whether instrumental, vocal, or orchestral. 🎯 Why Choose Me? -Experienced & Passionate: I’ve spent years immersing myself in the art of tabla playing and the discipline of composition, making me uniquely equipped to teach both worlds. -Personalized Lessons: I’ll adapt each session to your specific goals, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner. -Supportive Environment: My lessons are designed to be interactive, engaging, and encouraging—progress at your own pace! 🌟 Who Are These Lessons For? -Aspiring tabla players, from beginners to advanced. -Anyone wanting to compose music, work on existing pieces, or enhance their understanding of music theory. -Anyone curious about blending Eastern and Western music traditions or learning either of them separately. 📆 Schedule Your Lesson Today! Let’s unlock your full musical potential together. Whether you want to master the art of tabla, compose breathtaking pieces, or simply explore something new, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to making music with you!

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I am a professional pianist with 3 Master diplomas and 10 years experience of performance and teaching. I play any kind of music from Jazz until Classical. I have been working for several music halls, orchestras and music schools as a solo pianist, chamber partner, piano teacher or accompanist over Switzerland, Hungary, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, USA and the United Kingdom. I sight-read very well, play music after first listening and improvise in each style.

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I offer advanced private studies in jazz composition, improvisation, arranging, and related musical practices for dedicated musicians, composers, and advanced students. My teaching draws equally from long-term professional experience as a performer, composer, and producer, as well as formal studies with Kálmán Oláh and Béla Faragó at the Liszt Academy in Budapest, and with Darcy James Argue and Chris Zuar at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. Alongside over two decades of touring, recording, and ensemble work, I have also maintained a long-standing teaching practice focused on helping musicians develop a deeper understanding of musical language, form, rhythm, orchestration, and artistic individuality. While rooted in jazz, my approach is open to contemporary hybrid practices, including groove-based music production and acoustic-electronic environments when relevant to the student’s interests. Lessons are primarily aimed at advanced students, semi-professional and professional musicians, composers, and international students based in Budapest who are looking for a more individual and experience-based approach to contemporary jazz and composition studies. Jazz composition and form, orchestration, voicings, unifying elements Contemporary jazz arranging and orchestration Improvisation and rhythmic language Harmonic concepts and ear training Ensemble writing and score preparation Personal artistic development Hybrid acoustic-electronic workflows

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Dear Student! If You're a creative musician who's ready to expand your playing to the next level, You're at the best place. The goal for this class is for You to be able to improvise and fit in into any music group with your instrument, and to be involved in the creative process of each of these groups. After learning the fundamentals of Music Theory, and having an insight of jazz theory, I'm going to introduce You to a lot of composing and arranging concepts rooting from the jazz world, applicable for all genres and all lineups. We will work on - Style Copies - Working on variations of melodies - harmonization - Jazz Theory, Jazz Voicings - Understanding voice leading and harmonic movements - Sound characteristics of Instruments - Understanding form - Stylistic trademarks

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Regardless of your level of knowledge and age, I welcome applications from those who feel enthusiastic about learning music, be it an elementary school child, an enthusiastic newbie, or a dedicated adult who is just starting out in music. In an atmosphere full of attention, support and enthusiasm, I strive to give everyone the most effective help in their development. 🙂 I also go home to teach on demand, but I also welcome students in the 12th district on a beautiful, renovated Bösendorfer piano. *** My lessons are practice-oriented, in which musical skills development exercises, learning new works and creating one's own repertoire, improvisation exercises, and the establishment of the necessary theoretical / formal background are included. For all my students, I think it’s important that at the beginning of our work together, we find, first and foremost, the path that makes music learning a rewarding, successful process. *** I myself am currently primarily working as a concert organist and a doctoral student at the Academy of Music, Budapest. I graduated from the Liszt Academy Budapest and the Paris Conservatoire. I lived in Japan for a year, during which time I was able to fill the position of resident organist at the Kitara Concert Hall in Sapporo. My first solo album was released in 2020. In 2021, I won the First Prize and the Audience Prize at the 13th International Organ Competition in Toulouse, France. I regularly participate as a soloist in domestic and international symphony orchestras and choirs. I really like teaching and dealing with people. During my more than a decade of teaching experience, I have been able to meet a wide variety of students from the age of 6 to the age of 70. I have very good memories of all my students. I lived in Paris for two years, a year in Japan, during which I was able to gain serious insight into the education systems of both countries. Building on my studies at home, my international experience has had a decisive impact on me and has shown me many new directions in music teaching. I hope I piqued your interest. I look forward to hearing from you! Adam

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Do you have trouble reading music? Do you love listening to music, but don't understand time signatures, keys or chords? Music theory often sounds abstract, but with the right explanation and concrete examples it suddenly becomes a lot more logical, and even fun :) For whom? - Beginner or advanced musicians who want to better understand what they are doing. - Students preparing for music theory exams (e.g. music school, entrance exams). - Independent artists/producers who want to deepen their musical knowledge. - Anyone who is curious about the language behind music. What can you expect? - Clear explanation, at your own pace. - Theory made immediately applicable with examples on the piano. - Extra attention to insight instead of learning dry rules by heart. - Tutoring fully tailored to your level and goal (classical, pop, songwriting, production, ...). About me I obtained a Grade 8 diploma in Music Theory and also a Grade 8 Piano from the Royal Schools of Music. In addition, I hold a diploma in Audio Engineering from Hofa College. I am active as a music artist and producer myself. Thanks to this combination of classical training and practical experience, I know how important it is to make theory understandable, concrete, and musical. I use my own piano during lessons to clarify everything visually and audibly. Possible topics: - Learn to read music. - Scales, chords & harmony. - Form and analysis (classical, jazz or pop). - Rhythm, time signatures & tempo. - Music theory for producers/songwriters. - Songwriting. - Preparation for exams or entrance tests. Practical - 1-on-1 lessons, online or live (if you don't live too far away). - I provide materials, or we work with what you need. - No prior knowledge required. Lessons adapted to your level. 🎶 Feel free to send me a message with your questions or goals. We'll see how I can best help you.

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Composing your own music has always been a very rewarding task. This has never been so true as the present day when you can hear what you compose instantly if you use computers to generate and play back your own music. However, to ensure that your music sounds really great (whether using computers, manuscript or actual instruments) there are many principles to be considered. I have had a great interest in composing for over 45 years. I have composed for various combinations of instruments and voices in a wide variety of styles. Having been a music teacher in a comprehensive school for over 30 years, I have had a lot of very relevant experience in teaching composition to a wide range of different ages and abilities. These opportunities have enabled me to tutor students in a diverse variety of genres. The class will be personalized to your particular standard and chosen style of composition. We would focus on generic building blocks such as structure and instrumentation as well as looking at how to develop ideas. Using a range of compositional devices will also be key to enhancing your compositions. I will tailor-make the class to suit you.

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🎹 Jazz and Classical Piano –Enhance your technique, Jazz standards, improvisation, comping, voicings, rhythm, phrasing, and stylistic interpretation. 🎼 Jazz Harmony – Chord progressions, functional harmony, reharmonization, modal interchange, voice leading, and chord extensions. ✍️ Composition – Learn to write original music, develop melodies, harmonies, musical form, and your own artistic voice. 🎷 Arranging – Create professional arrangements for solo piano, bands, and ensembles using modern jazz techniques. 🎵 Music Theory – Build a strong theoretical foundation to understand and perform music with confidence. 👂 Ear Training – Improve your musical ear through interval recognition, chord identification, transcription, and harmonic listening. ✨ Improvisation – Develop confidence in creating expressive solos and spontaneous musical ideas.

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Stuck? I can help! If you know what you want your music to do (where your artistic North Star is guiding you), I can help you get more mileage out of your musical ideas. If you don't, I can help you articulate your aesthetic so you don't get lost as often. Through the analysis of great music, the composition of miniatures, and feedback on your current projects, you’ll both increase your technical fluency and simultaneously learn to love and develop your unique voice.

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If you want to learn all your favorite guitar tunes with possible in-depth explanation of theory behind it, improve your composition and improvisation skills or just start learning from scratch and begin to understand basic musical concepts, look no further! I offer private lessons with individual approach towards every student. If you are just starting out your journey with guitar feel cordially invited! Same goes for intermediate and advanced players who want to become better at guitar (classical, acoustic and electric as well!) Everyone is welcome (both children and adults)! Things you can learn: - playing chords, their extensions and inversions - playing different songs of your own choice! - ability to recognise how to play songs by ear - understanding fretboard - writing tablature - fingerstyle playing - recognising chord progressions - playing and singing at the same time - performance preparation - music theory adequate for your current level - composition and improvisation - doing your own recordings - music production - professional musical vocabulary - and more!