Cello with Mathew A.

I am a professional composer, cellist, and recording artist. I received a PhD in Music Composition at Northwestern University, where I have taught a number of music classes, including aural skills, music theory, music composition, and Music and the Visual Arts. I've written music in lots of different contexts, for solo instruments, chamber groups, large ensembles, pure percussion, pure electronic, for dance, and for theater. I also teach cello lessons to beginner and intermediate students learning for the first time. In my weekly composition lessons, you'll get the same quality of learning that a university student would receive, and I will equip you with all the tools you need to improve your musical compositions. Every person has a unique creative voice, and through my lessons, you'll learn to sculpt and craft your individuality to make your music shine. I teach lessons to students 7 and older, at all levels of experience. Whether you're just starting or you've been composing for a while and feel stuck, I can help you on your journey. My primary specialty is contemporary concert music, but I can teach students writing music in any genre or style. I teach in person and online, and I can teach composers of concert music or theater, songwriters, film composers, and pretty much any kind of music creator. I look forward to meeting you and helping you become a better composer!