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Postdoctoral Researcher in Contemporary Composition
Learn Music Theory from a classical music composer with a postdoctorate degree
I have both classical and popular music backgrounds. Based upon these experiences, I can teach classical music composition, orchestration, aural skills, music theory, film music composition, song writing/production (Cubase, Pro-tools, etc.), computer music, and music notation (Finale). Now it is very common to meet students who are motivated by their love of popular music/DAWs/MIDI to study it academically, without having earlier music education and background, and I have a similar experiences and backgrounds and went through all of those hardships. Thus, I can empathize with their perspectives, difficulties, and challenges. I try to help my students learn practically by using diverse teaching methods and materials, and combine theories and practices, which I devised and learned during my undergraduate years as a late-beginner.
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About Dongryul L.
I am a professional composer, educator, singer-songwriter, and producer. I write and teach both classical music and popular music. Recently I served a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. I studied music composition-theory at the Eastman School of Music and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and taught music–composition, aural skills, music theory, computer music, and songwriting/production at the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and North Central College.
I also have a popular music background. Before my classical training, I worked as a singer-songwriter and film and game music composer for ca. 5 years in South Korea and studied rock vocal techniques.
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Experience
Adjunct Associate Professor
Aug, 2022 - PresentNorth Central College
I am currently teaching Composition Lessons and Aural Skills.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Sep, 2020 - Aug, 2021The University of Chicago
I taught Composition Lessons and Introductory Humanities music course which focused on Music Theory, History, and Composition.
Lecturer
Aug, 2017 - May, 2020The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
I taught Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Music Technology during this time.
Education
BM in Music Composition
Aug, 2008 - May, 2012Eastman School of Music
Postdoctoral Researcher in Contemporary Composition
Sep, 2020 - Aug, 2021The University of Chicago
DMA in Music Composition-Theory
Aug, 2015 - Sep, 2020The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
MM in Music Composition-Theory
Aug, 2013 - May, 2015The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Awards
Second Prize
Nov, 2017The 3rd International Composition Competition GMCL / Jorge Peixinho, Lisbon
Third Prize
Nov, 2018The First Bartók World Competition, Budapest, Hungary
Prize Piero Pezzé (Second Prize)
Aug, 2018The 12th International Composition Competition Città di Udine, Italy
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Korean
Native Proficiency
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