Piano Composition and Computer-Assisted Music - Watermael-Boitsfort

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Piano Composition and Computer-Assisted Music

From 57 £ /h

Become self-sufficient from creation to music production (Keyboard, Composition & DAW). Do you dream of bringing your musical ideas to life, composing your own pieces, or producing your demos from start to finish? This comprehensive and personalized course is designed to support you, whatever your starting level. Together, we will combine instrumental practice, creative theory, and modern digital tools through three fundamental pillars: 🎹 Keyboard & Harmony: Tame the piano intuitively. No need for years of rigid music theory: we will learn to read chord charts, develop your dexterity, understand rhythm, and master the keyboard to make it your best creative tool. 🎼 Composition & Arrangement: Discover the secrets of creating a piece. We'll cover song structure, finding catchy melodies, building chord progressions, and the art of layering instruments (bass, drums, synthesizers) to tell a story. 💻 DAW (Digital Audio Workstation): Take control of your production software (sequencer/DAW). From recording your tracks to mixing your songs, you'll learn to use virtual instruments (VSTs), edit MIDI, structure your session, and sculpt your sound to achieve a professional result from the comfort of your home.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Ixelles-Elsene, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Avenue Léopold Wiener, Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

- I was born in 1982 in Brussels and started playing guitar in September 1996. I have performed extensively, including tours in a variety of bands, as a rhythm guitarist, lead guitarist, and composer. I have studied with private teachers or on my own, carefully selecting my books and teaching methods.I can teach pop and rock guitar in the broadest sense of the term, whether through pick playing or finger-picking. In addition, I have extensive knowledge of production, mixing, editing, and electronic music, which makes me very knowledgeable about effects pedals for electric guitarists. However, I teach both folk and electric guitar. By word of mouth, I have been giving private lessons since 2008, alongside my life as a professional musician.

-Completely passionate about Harmony, Sound and Composition, I love to share my knowledge and I want to pass on to you everything that can help you in your life as a musician, whether for your simple pleasure of playing or also if you want to become professional. I am a teacher attentive to the needs of my students and I will take you in the direction and towards the goal you wish to achieve throughout the course. I like curious and motivated students but I will adapt to your needs and my program will be adapted to your desires. That said, it is certain that if you want to learn more and more about the guitar and its geography of chords, scales and arpeggios, with the aim of improvising and finally playing your own compositions, you have come across the right teacher.

-My way of working with each student is both personalized and multiple. 3. I obviously rely on certain methods and specialized books on the study of the guitar to deploy my course. But most of the time I rely on my experience and after two lessons we define a medium-term program for the student. Being at your service, I provide you with copies of all kinds of documentation on the guitar (books and methods of scales, arpeggios, chords. I create videos in the form of tutorials, the course can also be filmed, in addition I use some softwa. re specific to the guitar of which I provide copies to the student from the first lesson. For those who specialize in the electric guitar, I also give advice to students on the effects - amplifiers and guitars to use to sound of this or that material. I am a very organized person, you will see immediately if my intuitive approach to teaching music privately suits you or not. If you or your child would like to learn a specific repertoire of pieces and songs, we can discuss the work plan together

You are all welcome to my course from 7 to 77 years old, whether you are a beginner or a good musician or even an experienced musician!

Education

A self-taught musician, I have nevertheless attended several private teachers: Désirée Duyck, Sacha Maric and Gregory Bordat. I have also taken piano and harmony lessons with a multitude of teachers. In addition, I attended the contemporary music class in Mons for two years (2006-2008).

Experience / Qualifications

I started giving private lessons at the age of 26, that is to say from 2006 until today. My students have always been all different and unique in their abilities, motivation, and musical style. I have given lessons to people of all levels except virtuosos.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

Spanish

Skills

Keyboard (music)

Computer generated music

Music composition

Availability of a typical week

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At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Lou-Indigo

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The course that I propose is BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH, as well as 2 BOOKS.

Age and musical taste are not restrictive when in the program, you can with qualitative daily work (not quantitative) quickly observe your progress.

Here the pleasure of playing music is put forward.

The kind of music you love most will be the focus of the course, their codes and secrets will be the focus of our study, that's what I want to share with you.

We can do technical lessons and simply learn together how to play one or more songs of your choice or mine, enrich your game with this approach and your repertoire!

(For example, We can re-arrange the pieces and make them more original by approaching the system (CAGED), and enriching their chords, resulting in new positions, new techniques and new sounds, using arpeggio techniques rather than strumming for 4-chord pieces, voicing and fingerstyle techniques, in short, expanding the instrument's playing fields and playing skills to keep progressing in your game and improve your rehearsals ...)

If you make a request, this program is obviously accompanied by the pleasure of learning more in theory and being able to directly apply new knowledge on its instrument and identify its common or rare use in the pieces discussed in class.

In this case, the theory is translated to be accessible to anyone, both for those who are connoisseurs and for those who discover everything from absolute zero.
The exercises, songs, and theoretical explanations offered throughout the program are organized in an order of progressive difficulty.

I wrote and produced 2 books of my method to learn the guitar and the music, that I sell to accompany my course and your apprenticeship in the best conditions and so that you can continue the course even at home and to review etc ... .
There is ONE BOOK OF COURSES containing all the theoretical and practical program of the year, as well as a BOOK OF EXERCISE on the ranges and the modes that you can obtain directly.

You can find here an indicative list of objectives that I propose in my theoretical program, which can of course adapt to your request.

The general theoretical objectives of the course:

--- Tuning / tuning and knowing his guitar:
* Standard Tuning
* Drop Tuning
* Open Tuning
* Adjust the optimal tension of the strings
* Adjust the shaft axis
* Adjust the action of the strings
* Choose the strings adapted to the style of play / tuning
* Change his strings

-Know his chords:
* Triads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* Tetrads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* The chord progressions of the Range
* Arpeggio techniques (tapping, sweep, 1/2/4 fing.shape, etc ...)

--- Know his scales and his modes

* The Mode of the Major scale
* 3 Modes of the Minor scale: Natural / Melodic / Harmonic
* Modes of the Pentatonic range: 5 positions
* Modes of the Blues range: 5 positions
Etc ...

--- Technique to the Pick / Plectrum / Tab / Pick (Electric Guitar):
* Alternate Picking
* Fast Picking / Tremolo Picking
* Hybrid Picking
* Palm Mute
* Natural Harmonics
* Pinch Harmonics
* Artificial Harmonics
* Shredding
* Tapping
* Sweep Picking
* Legato Picking

--- Strumming / Hand Picking (Acoustic Guitar)
* "SnareDrum" percussion on the guitar
* Arpeggios pinched with 4 fingers + thumb
* Rasgueado (Flamenco Technique)
* Generic Strumming
* Fingerstyle Picking
* Two-finger picking + Legato for fast melodies (eg a solo)

-Play the metronome
* exercises on click
* practice on song riffs

-Learn his favorite songs
* without thinking about the difficulty, nothing is impossible with the right methodology

-Improvise
* choose ranges and positions
* to place oneself rhythmically, to finish on the judicious notes

-Theory of Harmony
* Understand harmonization and its practice

-Theory on the Melody

-Theory of Rhythm

Saverio

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This is a service more than a class.

If you have recorded a song that does not have the right quality to be shared among your friends or online (on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon etc.), this service is what you are looking for.

Contact me and we will find the best solution for your needs.

Price is for Mixing and Mastering of 1 song

Arianna

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As a vocal coach, I understand that it is important to develop a good vocal technique but also to develop self-confidence and mastery of oneself in order to be able to deliver the best of oneself in any situation.

I deal with students of all levels and ages. I explore with them different musical fields according to their desires and affinities. My classes are a mix of technique, improvisation and practice. I really like the practice to include an element of interactivity with my students and so that they are able to come out of my lessons with mastered pieces, in their own way. Indeed, I also like to take the time to research with my students their own inner voices and talents so that they really find themselves artistically speaking; a kind of musical inner journey.

So, if you are looking to develop your vocal and musical abilities as well as develop your own artistic voice, do not hesitate to contact me!

Théophile

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Have you always dreamed of learning the piano or would you like to have some basic Solfege skills to start learning another instrument? You've come to the right place, I'm happy to teach these two subjects which have fascinated me since I was little. Lessons can be given at my home, rue Vergote or at your home if you have a piano. Don't hesitate to send me a short message with any questions. Looking forward to meeting you at the next class!

Hicham

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BEATMAKING AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC:

-You want to learn to compose and use virtual instruments, create loops and use samples to produce electronic music

-Learn to program electronic drums and basses to make Electro, Pop, Hip Hop.

-Learn how to manage effects (reverb, delay, distortion, autotune etc.)

-Learn how to set a microphone for voice pickup

-Learn how to finalize your compositions to be able to put them online

INSTRUMENT, VOICE, MIXING AND EFFECTS RECORDING

-You want to learn to record yourself and easily create loops with your instruments (guitar, voice, bass etc ...)

-Learn how to add tablecloths, synths and use arpeggiators.

-Learn how to arrange, edit and mix and produce your own songs

MATERIAL AND SOFTWARE PURCHASING ADVICE

Open to all levels, beginners to advanced, at the teacher's or by Webcam.

Do not hesitate to contact for more information.

Iban

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Graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, I studied saxophone, musical training and pedagogy while traveling across Europe (Annecy, Lyon, Zaragoza and Leuven).

In parallel with my studies and my projects / concerts, I have always been keen to transmit my passion by teaching the saxophone and musical training. This practice is for me the place of meetings and unforgettable moments.

My pedagogy adapts to your needs! I take you to the highest level in fun and good humor.

Whether it is for a one-off course or a long-term follow-up, we will work out together your objectives and methods to achieve them. This will allow you to measure your progress in the short and long term.

Gino

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I offer piano lessons for beginners or experienced pianists (intermediate-advanced level)
Together we will address all facets of piano playing: touch, rhythmic accuracy, musicality, harmony... giving an important place to harmonic listening. We will study pieces from the classical repertoire, but also jazz, song, folk, pop.... We will work on the independence of both hands by taking crossroads such as clapping or improvisation: guaranteed pleasure ;)
Lessons can take place at my home or at the student's home, as long as the student lives in a place easily accessible by transport... A session lasts 50 to 55 minutes
If you have any questions regarding the terms or method used, do not hesitate to contact me!

Gino

Davide

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Are you willing to learn how to play the piano? In this class, you can learn how to play this incredible instrument, as well as develop music theory knowledge such as reading scores, basic harmony, and rhythm. You will also learn how to develop your own musical ideas and find a personal way to express them!

Students of all ages can contact me to follow private lessons live in Brussels or Antwerp or online (via Zoom). I am a classical/jazz-trained pianist and composer who graduated "magna cum laude" with a Master's degree in Composition at the Royale Conservatoire of Antwerp. As a pianist and music teacher, I have several years of experience in private and public schools in Italy and I'm now teaching at the Royale Conservatoire of Antwerp. I am familiar with the classical and jazz repertoire as well as with 20th and 21st-century music. I'm passionate about introducing this beautiful and exciting field of art and its related knowledge.

If you don't have any music experience or if you already know music and want to develop or study a particular argument, my classes focus on the construction of a personalized study trajectory and methods based on the level, interests, and expectations of the student! The most important thing for me is to keep creativity and interest always stimulated for you to develop or continue to grow your love for music!

Rodrigo

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I’m Rodrigo, a pianist and educator offering personalized piano lessons at home for students of all levels. With over 10 years of experience teaching at the National University of Arts in Buenos Aires and private students, I bring my experience to my lessons. I hold a Master’s in Piano from the National University of Arts in Buenos Aires and currently doing a Master's in Piano Chamber Music from the Royal Conservatoire of Liège and an Advanced Master in Contemporary Music from KASK Conservatorium Gent. My performances include solo and chamber music concerts at the Centro Cultural Kirchner and the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, as well as international appearances at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Germany as the pianist of the Festival's Academic Orchestra.

In our lessons, I will tailor each session to your specific goals, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student. You’ll learn a wide range of musical styles, including classical and contemporary, popular music, etc. Alongside performance, we’ll cover music theory, technique, ear training, and sight-reading, always in an applied way aimed at enhancing your overall musicianship.

Lessons are available in Spanish, English, and Italian. If you're ready to start your piano journey or take your skills to the next level, contact me today to schedule your first lesson!

Ricardo

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Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced musician looking to refine your technique, these saxophone lessons are tailored to your needs and goals. With a personalized approach, I will guide you through the fundamentals of playing, improvisation, and musical expression.
What you can learn with me:
✔️ Proper saxophone technique (breathing, embouchure, fingering)
✔️ Scales, exercises, and repertoire interpretation
✔️ Jazz improvisation and stylistic development
✔️ Music theory and ear training (if desired)
✔️ How to play with confidence and express yourself through music

George

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Looking to grow as a guitarist and musician? Whether you’re starting out, or stuck beneath a musical “glass ceiling”, I offer fully personalized lessons mainly for intermediate but also to beginner level guitarists. I will be happy to discuss your or your child's needs and craft a course with you!

If you’re an intermediate player, here’s the steps:

- We’ll find out your level and current blocking points ⚠️
- We’ll carve a path together, targeting your weak spots (do you miss scales? modes? extended chords? arrangement theory? melodic development? and countless more)
- We’ll create material together, based on your ideas or ideas that I will provide you ✏️
- You’ll become an all-around player that can create ideas, express them clearly, and elaborate them tastefully, while improvising in real-time. 🤘

If you’re a beginner player of any age:

- We’ll figure out your vision (what do you listen to, and what would you like to sound like)
- We’ll start with basic but engaging material, so that you reach base musicality as fast as possible. You’d be surprised how creative you can become with a couple of constraints and a bit of engagement!
- We’ll slowly introduce the theory that sits behind your vision, the material, and your playing
- You’ll develop intuition on the instrument and fluid playing in your preferred genre: The world is now your oyster 🤘

Daniel

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Do you want to compose but need help with structure, transposition, or instrumentation? No problem, I'll help you with ideas and style options so you can create songs and compositions from start to finish.

Joachim

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If you are looking for a young and dynamic teacher, this is a good start! But I can also guarantee a real commitment and a real structure in my teaching.

I have been a piano teacher for several years now, which guarantees me solid experience.
I teach piano to students of all ages and levels and can adapt according to their wishes: (for musical styles I can very well teach the basics of classical/rock/blues or even jazz up to a very advanced level).
For those interested in composition or computer music, I could definitely guide them to develop their creativity.

I propose that we arrange a first lesson during which we can get to know each other and where I can assess your desires and needs in order to plan, if necessary, lessons or simple exercises specific to your profile.

I really enjoy teaching; I like the diversity of student profiles and the necessary adaptation to each individual.
Furthermore, I consider the transmission of knowledge to be something of paramount importance in a society.

Elena

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Hi! I'm Elena, and I'm Italian! I'm a young professional pianist, passionate about teaching and who loves art in general. I've developed a method, including one for children. Are you ready to discover a world of sounds, colors, words... In short, emotions?

With a personalized method, adapted to your individual needs, I will certainly guide you in learning to read a score, developing your sense of rhythm, discovering melodic singing and we will also develop your musical ear, to juggle with harmony.

Antoine

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Concert pianist and former Deputy teacher at the Royal Conservatoire in the Hague teaches advanced students in Ixelles and online, helping prepare for auditions and competitions and most importantly developing a deep love for music and a healhty relationship with the piano !