Music Theory with Daniel V.

I am a video game composer, drummer, and bassist. I have a wide range of experience from writing music and conducting a small orchestra to being a drummer in a funk rock band. I studied film and video game composition at Berklee College of Music and have been playing since I was 13. I believe that music lessons should always be providing practical knowledge. As a student of mine studying music theory, you can expect not only to learn but truly utilize the information. You will become more aware of what is going on when you hear music. My main goal is that you gain greater control over your creative process and develop your "inner ear". I deeply believe that knowing music theory is an amazing tool to have as a musician. I love teaching music theory: from the very basics to the farthest reaching topics. I started off my musical career at 13 as a self taught drummer and have a foundation in rhythmic studies. I later received a formal education at Berklee where I studied composition and learned how to develop melodies and harmony. Furthermore, I am proficient in ear training, sight reading, orchestration and arrangement, music synthesis, and music technology. In a musical world where rules are broken and ever changing, I believe in building lessons around your interests and aspirations. I am passionate about a wide range of different kinds of music. Here are some of my biggest influences: Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Bowie, Yoko Shimomura, Steve Reich, Frank Zappa, and Mahavishnu Orchestra.