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Musical Composition and Music Theory for students at all levels

Hello! I offer lessons in musical composition (classical/contemporary style), music theory (harmony, counterpoint, form,) and orchestration. I also teach Kurdish and Arabic music theory.

My teaching style emphasizes creative engagement of students in lessons and a stimulating approach with a plenty of examples and playing. I carefully plan lessons to make them appropriate for the needs and style of each student while teaching them all the skills they need and encouraging them to experiment with new possibilities that can enrich their music.

Extra information

Having a keyboard and/or a music notation program will be of great help during the lesson

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Swedish, Kurdish, Arabic

About Me

I always do my best and I am punctual and committed, believing in the importance of creating an atmosphere of flow and enthusiasm during the lectures and letting students be actively involved with them, both in the classroom as well as through assignments.

Education

I have a master's degree in musical composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden. I studied composition with Karen Rehnqvist and Pär Lindgren, graduating in 2015.

Experience / Qualifications

I have more than five years of experience as a private music teacher. I have taught many students privately and held workshops at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus and other colleges. I also conduct an ensemble of mixed Western and Kurdish instruments, the Kulturvan Ensemble. My music has been performed by orchestras such as Stockholm Symphonic Wind Band, KammarensembleN, the string orchestra Musica Vitae, the Syrian Heritage Ensemble, the Royal College's own symphony orchestra, and Ensemble Norrbotten Neo. An orchestral piece by me was performed by the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra in 2015.
Welcome! I am pleased to offer lessons in composition (western/contemporary classical style), music theory (harmony, counterpoint, formwork) and orchestral arrangement. I also teach the principles of Arabic music theory (maqamat, templates.) My method of teaching emphasizes the creative participation of students in the lessons and a stimulating style of teaching that includes many practical examples and play. I plan each lesson carefully to match the student's needs and musical personality while at the same time teaching the students all the skills they need as musicians and encouraging them to try new things that can enrich their music.

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