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Music Theory, Composition Tutor
Steve S.

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With a degree in music theory and composition from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, years of experience teaching individual and group piano lessons at the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy, and over a decade as a musician in the Nashville music scene, I am available to tutor students of all ages in music theory, music composition, general music, piano, songwriting, and trumpet.

Everyone likes music, but not everyone likes the same music. I've found the best way to meet...

With a degree in music theory and composition from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, years of experience teaching individual and group piano lessons at the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy, and over a decade as a musician in the Nashville music scene, I am available to tutor students of all ages in music theory, music composition, general music, piano, songwriting, and trumpet.

Everyone likes music, but not everyone likes the same music. I've found the best way to meet a student on their level and help them learn is by trying to find a link between the material and the music they already like to listen to, because all styles of music share connective tissue. From rock to classical to jazz to country, all music is built up on the same foundational elements.


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State University of New York College at Geneseo
Music Theory

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Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

I have a BA in Music Theory/Composition from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo. Since graduating, I have spent almost 20 years in the music industry writing, recording, and performing music of all kinds in New York and Nashville. In addition, I was an instructor for 4 years at the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy in Newburgh, New York, where I taught piano and composition.
Ear Training

Ear Training

I have a BA in Music Theory/Composition from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo, where I had to study ear training as part of my degree. Since graduating, I have spent almost 20 years in the music industry writing, recording, and performing music of all kinds in New York and Nashville. In addition, I was an instructor for 4 years at the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy in Newburgh, New York, where I taught piano and composition.
English

English

Why would a songwriter be qualified to tutor English? Well, in addition to being a writer and a grammar nerd, during my time teaching in the Poughkeepsie City School District I was often put into English classes and expected to lead the class on very short notice. Are we discussing the difference between there, their, and they're? Or famous and infamous? Or arguing about the oxford comma? Let's get into it!
General Music

General Music

I have a BA in Music Theory/Composition from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo. Since graduating, I have spent almost 20 years in the music industry writing, recording, and performing music of all kinds in New York and Nashville. In addition, I was an instructor for 4 years at the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy in Newburgh, New York, where I taught piano and composition.
Music Theory

Music Theory

I have a BA in Music Theory/Composition from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo. Since graduating, I have spent almost 20 years in the music industry writing, recording, and performing music of all kinds in New York and Nashville. In addition, I was an instructor for 4 years at the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy in Newburgh, New York, where I taught piano and composition.
Piano

Piano

I have a BA in Music Theory/Composition from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo, where I had to study piano as part of my degree. Since graduating it has been my main instrument, and I have spent almost 20 years in the music industry writing, recording, and performing music of all kinds in New York and Nashville. In addition, I was an instructor for 4 years at the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy in Newburgh, New York, where I taught piano and composition.
Songwriting

Songwriting

Songwriting can be intimidated if you haven't done it before. You might listen to your favorite songs and think those writers have something special that you don't. But the truth is: it isn't magic, it's practice. I've been a songwriter for over 20 years - first in New York, now in Nashville - and I've written so many songs. I sing, play piano and guitar, and I can help you peel back the curtain and help you learn how to be a better songwriter.
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