What can I expect as a student of yours?

Answer 1

We will explore the theoretical concepts of melody, harmony, rhythm, and many techniques used by composers throughout history. I am willing to consider any musician or songwriter since the turn of the twentieth century to meet your particular needs. Music composition requires that a student deconstruct, examine, and explain what they hear as well as what they desire to compose. The art of writing music demands a comprehensive approach, customized to improve the skills necessary to expand your technical abilities.

I can begin with a full score, a lead sheet, lyrics, melodies, or even abstract concepts yet to be defined. We will compare your work to that of previous artists to provide the best construction and hone your skills for the next work to come. You will compose, record, or perform an original piece of music. There are no musical subjects left on the table when we begin to construct a new work, be it lyrics, syncopation, tone quality, musical performance, or anything else you might need to become a better composer or songwriter.

Answer 2

Greeting Josh,

When you have a question, just ask me to explain the concept, and I will explain it to you in simple terms in any step of the way because without following the steps, one cannot see the entire plan. I speak academic English, intermediate Spanish, idiomatic and literary German, conversational French, and read Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, the literature of the Bible, Charles Dickens' novels, Percy Shelley poetry, including the Christine Rossetti works, Malory's King Arthur, the Medieval poems, romances, fables, Latin American and Southern genre, Gothic and Edgar A. Poe's poems, detective short stories, literary analyses, psychological, post-modern and theatrical interpretations of Samuel Beckett's works, World literature, as well as translations in German. Moreover, I love jazz, as poetry of Langston Hughes, and Billie Nelson.

I have taught reading, writing, grammar, science, the core subjects for college prep courses, and I have three Masters' of Arts in English, Speech Communications and German Studies. I am patient, kind, and dedicated to helping you with academic and interpersonal life, teacher Anita.

Answer 3

As my student, you can expect to feel seen, supported, and encouraged every step of the way. I create a safe space where questions are always welcome—because I don’t believe in ‘stupid questions.’ I love connecting with people from all walks of life and often integrate pop culture and music history into my lessons to make learning both fun and meaningful. Whether you’re working on your speaking skills, writing, or creativity, I’ll meet you where you are and help you grow with patience, curiosity, and a little bit of rhythm.