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Film Scoring with Mahlon B.

Valley Village, California

5.0
(8)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2009
Master of Composition in Composition for Screen

    Film scoring lessons with a 15-year experienced teacher

    The magic of the movies lies in the teams that make them possible. All kinds of influences converge to create a piece of music, and in film one of the most important is the relationship between the director and the composer. This relationship is what inspired Justin Hurwitz to create 1900 piano demos for La La Land. It's what sparked the idea behind John Williams' Iconic theme for Star Wars. We will delve deeper into character and story, and learn ways to compose music that truly enhances the picture. We will study how to create music with an arc, and that tells its own story. We will also hone technical skills in orchestration and in the latest software. We will learn about thematic development and constructing leitmotifs by studying scores such as The Godfather and The Lord of the Rings.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-5 PM
    6 PM-9 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-5 PM
    6 PM-9 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-12 PM
    6 PM-9 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-5 PM
    6 PM-9 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-5 PM
    6 PM-9 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $80

    About Mahlon B.

    5.0
    (8)
    I am a dedicated teacher, pianist, composer and conductor. I love working with students and am happy to find the right method for each person. I graduated from the Royal College of Music in London and the Jacobs School of Music. My experience covers a wide range of musical styles and genres. I would be delighted to embark together on your musical journey. I have performed at the Juilliard School, in London, Paris and New York. As a composer I've orchestrated music for Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow, and composed for award winning fashion films.
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    8 Reviews
    Benjamin
    Online
    Incredibly prepared and helpful during the lesson, sent very detailed advice after lesson for review. Awesome teacher.
    Posted Mar 28, 2017
    Izumi
    Teacher's studio
    He is great pianist and his technique is amazing!!! I really wanna be like him and he made me feel so strongly each time . He teaches me very kindly and he is also a composer so he is totally different from just a instructor of piano. I'm so luckey to meet him in my life.
    Posted Mar 5, 2017
    Michelle
    Online
    Mahlon is a very talented musician and effective teacher. He is very passionate about his craft and is personable and friendly. I highly recommend him!
    Posted Mar 5, 2017
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    Experience

    Piano and Music Theory Teacher

    Mar, 2017 - Present

    Cornerstone Music Conservatory

    Teaching group classes, and private piano lessons at the Cornerstone Music Conservatory in Santa Monica

    Pianist

    Jan, 2009 - Present

    Freelance

    I studied with Oxana Yablonskaya of the Juilliard School of Music and Edlina Dubinsky at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. I use my experience appropriately to teach young children, beginners through advanced students. I use my knowledge and create a system that is appropriate to the level of the student. I feel an obligation to pass on the knowledge that I have because learning an instrument is proven to stimulate brain development in children, and I believe music enriches a young person's life.

    Composer

    Jan, 2007 - Present

    Freelance

    Mahlon is a composer for film and concert music. He has written music for orchestra, electronics and diverse instruments. He completed an internship with Bear McCreary in 2016 and holds a Master's in Composition for Screen from the Royal College of Music. Recent performances of his music include in London, England at the London Film School, Paris, France at La Schola Cantorum, San Diego, California at PFMW and New York at the NYU/ASCAP Workshop. Mahlon has won several awards in music including New York Art Ensemble Emerging Composer 2011 and 2010, Indiana University Dean's award scholarship, Morton Gould ASCAP finalist, First Place in the 2010 Webster Community Music School Young Composer Competition, National Federation of Music Clubs winner, Pikes Peak honorable mention.

    Education

    Bachelor of Science in Composition and Philosophy with a Piano Concentration

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2014

    Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

    Master of Composition in Composition for Screen

    Sep, 2014 - Jul, 2016

    Royal College of Music

    Awards

    Best Score in a Fashion Film

    May, 2017

    Canadian International Fashion Film Festival

    Best Score

    Mar, 2019

    Los Angeles Film Awards

    Nominated for Best Score

    Oct, 2018

    Los Angeles Fashion Film Festival

    Affiliations

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Jan, 2014

    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.

    Society of Composers and Lyricists

    Jan, 2017

    The Society Of Composers & Lyricists is an organization consisting of Hollywood's professional motion picture, Television, and multimedia music composers, songwriters and lyricists, with histories in the art of scoring for motion pictures and television. Many of its members have won or been nominated for Oscars, Emmys and Grammy Awards.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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