Music Composition, Electronic Music and Music Theory

My goal as your composition teacher is to help you find and realize your own musical voice, and to assist you in developing your technique so that what you imagine in your head is what you communicate to performers and ultimately your audience. I also will assist you in locating opportunities and navigating the music world. As a young professional composer it is my passion to help you achieve your dreams.

A good understanding of music theory is essential for composers and performers alike. I will give you the head start you need to excel in college theory classes or help you brush up on theory so that you can better appreciate the music you play and/or listen to.

Technological literacy in music is a must these days. Whether simply notating a score in Sibelius or synthesizing sounds from scratch in SuperCollider, I can help you locate the tools you need and get you on your way to achieving your goals with music technology.

I work with all ages and all levels of proficiency. I am passionate about working with beginners--I believe we all have an inherent sense of musicality just waiting to be tapped into!

I have over a decade of experience in music composition, theory and electronic music. My music has been featured on NPR and on the front page of the Seattle Times. I have studied privately with renowned composers including Bright Sheng, Michael Daugherty, Richard Karpen, and Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon.

Degrees:
Eastman School of Music: Bachelor of Music in music composition
University of Michigan: Master of Music in music composition
University of Washington (December 2012): Doctor of Musical Arts in music composition

Teaching Experience:

Private tutoring, ongoing
First year theory Music 201 - Instructor of Record (UW)
First year theory and ear-training Music 201/204 - Instructor of Record (UW)
Second year theory and ear-training Music 302/305 - Teaching Assistant (UW)
Second year theory and ear-training Music 301/304 - Teaching Assistant (UW)
First year theory and ear-training Music 203/206 - Teaching Assistant (UW)
First year theory and ear-training Music 202/205 - Teaching Assistant (UW)
First year theory and ear-training Music 201/204 - Teaching Assistant (UW)
Theory and Ear-training Fundamentals 119/113 - Teaching Assistant (UW)

I look forward to working with you!

Abby's Subjects

Music:	composition (music), ear training, music theory
Art:	composition (music)

Composition (Music)

I can help students explore a wide variety of aesthetics within the contemporary classical tradition. From serialism to post-minimalism, I can provide context, information, feedback, and help students hone their technique. I have degrees in composition from the Eastman School of Music, the University of Michigan and a doctorate in composition (to be conferred at the end of this academic quarter) from the University of Washington.

Ear Training

Ear-training involves both listening skills and sight-singing skills--really they are two sides of the same coin. I work with students to develop their inner ear, to find software that helps them practice on their own and to work through the sometimes intimidating ear-training courses offered at universities and conservatories alike. I use moveable do and focus on helping students develop relative rather than perfect pitch. I have degrees in composition from the Eastman School of Music, the University... Read More

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Education

Eastman School of Music University of Michigan (Other) University of Washington (Other)

Abby is fantastic!! — I don't say that lightly. I have struggled with music theory for a long time, and when I started Form & Analysis this quarter, I was very worried, as it seemed to be a difficult class even within the first couple weeks. Abby was a huge help; she was very patient with me, and explained things (oftentimes more than once) in a way that was easy to understand. We had our tutoring sessions over Skype ...

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