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Music Theory Crash Course for producers, composers, arrangers and anyone who makes music

This class is for composers, songwriters, arrangers, music producers or anyone who makes music in any way AND wants to understand more of the background about why things work the way they do.

In this masterclass, we will look at a range of topics such as chords and scales, how to improvise, reharmonization, structure and much more to enable you to create music with confidence and the knowledge that helps many musicians around the globe work more efficiently.

Extra information

An understanding of basic music theory is essential.

Location

At teacher's location: Remmo K Lounge, Wolframstraße, 12105 Berlin, Germany
At student's location: Around Berlin, Germany
Online via webcam

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General info

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

About Me

I'm an Australian music teacher who focuses on developing good technique, a thorough understanding of music theory and jazz piano. I teach in English, my German isn't the greatest but I can manage just fine.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Australian International Conservatorium of Music, AU)
Master of Teaching (University of Western Sydney, AU)
CELTA (International House Sydney, AU)

Experience / Qualifications

2017-Now Freelance Teacher in Berlin, Germany, and Online
2014-2016 High- / Primary School teacher in London, UK
2014 High School Teacher in Sydney, Australia
2014 Practicum in Penang, Malaysia

Reviews (1)

Joshua is a great teacher -- very patient, a nice man. I had my first lesson with him yesterday in Berlin and I'm looking forward to studying with him!
Want to learn piano? Looking for a patient, qualified and experienced teacher? I aim to make learning piano as much fun as possible. The first lesson, especially for young children, can be exciting and scary which is why I focus on more fun methods to help them develop familiarity and get accustomed to playing the piano with both hands from the get-go.
This class is perfect for those who can already play the piano and want to improve their skills or add some jazzy elements to their music. This class focuses on the skills needed to understand and play jazz piano with confidence, looking at everything from scales to comping patterns and the necessary theory to help you develop an understanding of what and when to play.
Want to take learn piano but not keen on the classical music part? No worries! I offer piano lessons focusing on popular music styles that will help you build your confidence and have you performing in front of others in no time. This is perfect for teenagers or adults who want to learn but aren't interested in learning classical pieces. I only offer 1 / 1,5 / 2-hour sessions to give us plenty of time to work on the techniques, and, ideally, play a whole song during a single session.

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