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Songwriting with Kevin T.

San Diego, California

4.8
(29)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 93 and under
Speaks Chinese (Mandarin), English
Teaching since 1990
Masters Degree Music Composition

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    I specialize in beginner to very advanced training in Songwriting and Music Composition.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Clairemont Drive
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12:30 PM-9 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-9 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-9 PM
    Thursday
    12 PM-9 PM
    Friday
    12 PM-9 PM
    Saturday
    12 PM-9 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $90
    60 minutes
    $160

    About Kevin T.

    4.8
    (29)
    Whether you are either a total beginner or a professional musician with a recording contract, if want the absolute best music training available I can save you years of struggle and help you reach your goals 10x faster. My students have been accepted to the best music schools in the world, performed for judges on the American Idol and other music competitions, and had successful careers as professional musicians. If you want to learn how to compose incredible music or write awesome songs, play instruments like a pro, or sing your best, I have found that I can help anyone improve very rapidly as long as they have a strong desire. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kevin T. is a music professor at MIU, Vice president of the San Diego Songwriters guild, and CEO of Songwriting Planet. He is an instructor of guitar, bass, voice, piano, songwriting, composition, orchestration, jazz arranging, music theory, ear training, production and engineering, and music business and career development. He graduated from Musicians Institute with a performance certificate, received his BA degree with honors from Berklee College of Music with a dual major in Songwriting and Performance, and received his Masters degree in Music Composition from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Kevin has written and performed myriad and diverse styles of music which include everything from jazz, rock, funk, country, blues, fusion, R&B, and classical, to world music and avant-garde. Kevin has recorded CDs and has been the songwriter, arranger, and bandleader for several original music groups. Stress Factor Zero combines rock with funk and jazz. Cloud Ex is an acoustic group combining Afro Cuban and Peruvian percussion with folk rock songs. His most recent band Stratosphere is a modern rock and funk band for artistic rockers and visionaries. They blend diverse styles of rock music with a fiery blaze of Latin percussion, sensuous saxophones, and poetic melodies with a message. Their first album received radio airplay on stations all across the U.S. and Canada. And the Kevin's Band is currently working on their second album. *** Lesson Details *** Well structured lesson plan covering all aspects of music, specifically designed to help you reach your individual goals. *** Studio Equipment *** Acoustic piano, full keyboard, 4 guitars, bass, amps, microphones, Pro Tools recording equipment, and seating for parents *** Styles *** Rock, funk, jazz, country, blues, fusion, folk, R&B, and classical

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    29 Reviews
    Pamela Denoon
    Teacher's studio
    Very knowledgeable, broad area of knowledge. Very articulate, explains things well.
    Posted Mar 8, 2024
    Eugene
    Online
    Mr. Thomas is very knowledgeable in songwriting. He shares some excellent techniques and customized programs just for you. He is happy to answer any questions you may have.
    Posted Aug 15, 2022
    Catherine
    Teacher's studio
    So I usually don’t leave reviews. But God has used Kevin to help improve my skills in keyboard playing. In less than 3 months with and average of an hour lesson a week. I went from only feeling comfortable in playing in 2 scales to playing in 5 of the 7 scales. Also I didn’t realize how bad my rhythm was but once Kevin began working with me I made major improvements. I’ve also learned to play fundamental chord progressions on the major scale. Kevin listens to what you want to accomplish and works alongside you to accomplish this. He is also kind and very well skilled. Needless to say God has used Kevin to help me and will continue to use him to help me. So what are you waiting for? Please book worth every penny
    Posted Mar 25, 2022
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    Experience

    Professor of Music

    Oct, 2012 - Present

    Maharishi International University

    Specializing as a Songwriting and Music Composition teacher

    Education

    B.A. Psychology

    Sep, 1989 - Jun, 1991

    University of San Francisco

    Masters Degree Music Composition

    Sep, 2003 - Jun, 2005

    University of Miami

    B.A. Songwriting and Performance

    Sep, 1996 - Jun, 1999

    Berklee College of Music

    Graduated: Music Performance

    Sep, 1992 - Jun, 1993

    Musicians Institute (MI)

    Affiliations

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Apr, 2000

    The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Mandarin Chinese

    Limited Proficiency

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