You will get a detailed view about music/harmony theory and how an orchestration works
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What sets apart is the integration of deep theory with real-world application. We don’t teach music theory as abstract rules—we connect harmony, counterpoint, and form directly to orchestration, arranging, and professional scoring practice. Students learn how theory drives color, texture, and emotional impact.
My approach to orchestration is practical and style-aware, grounded in score study and modern production contexts. In Sibelius, we go beyond notation basics—focusing on workflow, engraving standards, part preparation, and efficient mockup-ready scores. The result: musicians who not only understand music intellectually, but can deliver clear, professional results.
My approach to orchestration is practical and style-aware, grounded in score study and modern production contexts. In Sibelius, we go beyond notation basics—focusing on workflow, engraving standards, part preparation, and efficient mockup-ready scores. The result: musicians who not only understand music intellectually, but can deliver clear, professional results.
Instruments
Guitar, Piano, ViolinStudent Age
Child (12 & Under), Teen (13-17), Adult (18-65)Lesson Purpose
Improve Your Skills, Learn From ScratchWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$195
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Standard
$480
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Advanced
$1,100
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 3 days | 8 days | 20 days |
Number of Lessons | 3 | 8 | 20 |
Lesson Length (Minutes) | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Sheet Music/Chords | |||
Exercises & Supporting Materials |
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+$45About Alexander
Musician | Singing, Chorus, Vocal Music, Concert, Teaching MusicTheory
Oslo, Norway - 2:50 am local time
In **Music Theory**, I guide students through the foundations of notation, rhythm, intervals, scales, modes, key signatures, and form. I focus on helping learners understand how music works structurally rather than memorizing isolated rules. Students explore major and minor systems, modal interchange, scale construction, rhythmic subdivisions, and compositional frameworks. I emphasize ear training and sight-reading, ensuring they develop strong listening skills alongside theoretical knowledge. By connecting theory directly to repertoire and improvisation, students quickly see how concepts function in real musical situations.
When teaching **Harmony Theory**, I dive deeper into chord construction, functional harmony, harmonic analysis, voice leading, and advanced progressions. Students learn to build triads and seventh chords in all keys, analyze classical and contemporary works, and understand harmonic tension and resolution. I teach cadences, modulation techniques, secondary dominants, borrowed chords, and extended harmonies. Through practical exercises and harmonic dictation, students strengthen their analytical skills and musical intuition. Harmony is never taught as abstract mathematics; instead, it becomes a living language that students learn to speak fluently through composition, arrangement, and improvisation.
In **Classical Guitar**, my instruction is rooted in traditional technique and musical refinement. I teach proper posture, right-hand finger independence, left-hand positioning, tone production, articulation, dynamics, and phrasing. Students work through repertoire spanning Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and modern periods, developing technical precision alongside expressive interpretation. I incorporate scale studies, arpeggio patterns, tremolo technique, and sight-reading exercises. Emphasis is placed on tone control, musical nuance, and stylistic awareness, ensuring that each piece is performed with authenticity and emotional depth.
For **Electric Guitar**, I focus on stylistic versatility, including rock, blues, jazz, and contemporary genres. Students develop alternate picking, bending, vibrato, legato, tapping, and improvisational vocabulary. I teach pentatonic and modal frameworks, chord extensions, rhythmic phrasing, and solo construction. A strong emphasis is placed on tone shaping, amp settings, pedal usage, and understanding how equipment influences sound. Students learn how to construct compelling solos, play rhythm guitar with groove and precision, and collaborate effectively in band settings.
In **Acoustic Guitar**, I emphasize rhythmic control, fingerstyle techniques, strumming patterns, chord voicings, and accompaniment skills. Students explore open tunings, percussive techniques, and dynamic control to support both solo and ensemble performance. I teach how to accompany singers effectively, arrange songs for solo guitar, and blend melody with harmony seamlessly. The focus is on musicality, timing, and expressive storytelling through sound.
My professional experience at the Opera House profoundly shaped my musicianship and teaching philosophy. Working in such a high-level artistic environment refined my discipline, attention to detail, and understanding of ensemble coordination. I developed advanced sight-reading skills, learned to adapt quickly to conductors and performers, and gained firsthand experience with orchestration, staging, and rehearsal processes. Observing world-class musicians strengthened my appreciation for precision, preparation, and expressive integrity.
At the Opera House, I also cultivated strong collaborative and communication skills. Coordinating with directors, vocalists, instrumentalists, and technical crews taught me the importance of timing, responsiveness, and professionalism. I learned how large-scale productions are structured, how harmony and orchestration support dramatic storytelling, and how music interacts with acoustics and stage dynamics. These insights allow me to offer students practical knowledge about performance environments beyond the classroom.
Above all, my teaching philosophy centers on developing complete musicians. I encourage discipline, creativity, critical listening, and confidence. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, whether they aspire to perform professionally, compose, teach, or simply play for personal enjoyment.
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After purchase the lesson, we arrange an online zoom meeting (15-20 min) to set our goals and to set the time when you will be available