Composition Class | New York
Music Theory Insights
- →Understand the language of music - the foundations that shape melodies, harmonies and rhythms, turning theory into a tool for creative expression.
Arranging Mastery
- →Assemble musical elements into arrangements that flow seamlessly and enhance the emotional impact of your compositions.
Chords Explored
- →Dive into major and minor chords, and the nuances different chords bring to your compositions.
Crafting Leads
- →Hone memorable melodies - the balance between simplicity and complexity, so a lead sticks without overwhelming the listener.
Keys Demystified
- →Choose the right key to convey the emotion you are after.
Structure Essentials
- →Verses, choruses and bridges - the building blocks of a cohesive musical narrative.
In our students' words.
“Learned about song structure theoretically, but also about how to implement it. We saw what a writing session looks like, and how to get past obstacles that are common to those types of creative marathons.”
Michael Wiener
Before you enrol.
Yes. Structure Essentials covers verses, choruses and bridges, and how they build a cohesive song.
Writing memorable melodies - balancing simplicity and complexity so a lead sticks without overwhelming the listener.
18 hours. Tuition is $999 when you book 14 or more days ahead, or $1,199 after that, plus a $200 registration fee.
No. The course starts at the language of music itself - what shapes a melody, a harmony and a rhythm - and turns it into something you can use, whatever you already play.
Yes - ask admissions about music composition private instruction and we will pair you with a specialist.
Yes. Every session runs in person in New York and live online at the same time, so you join whichever suits you.
18 hours - $999 (14+ days out) / $1,199 otherwise, + $200 registration
Ready when you are.
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