Electronic Music Lessons

Styles Any style incl: jazz, metal, rock, pop, funk, weird, classical, other
Skill Level Beginner
Pricing $35/$70 for individual lessons, much cheaper for group classes, price depends on group size (max 5)

I have been working with computers & music in the field of sound manipulation and composition for many years.

I offer tutoring for those interested in starting out in electronic music.

Lessons are theoretical & practical and are tailored to you needs/wants. Lessons with me can include:

  • how to use your DAW of choice

  • MIDI setup and implementation

  • vst, vsti, audio unit, and rtas plugin help

  • exploring the physical and digital attributes of sound

  • access to excellent software, plugins and digital instruments (including software I have made myself).

  • access to a massive variety of hardware synths and effects (including a huge range of digital FM synths and loads of analog gear too).

  • composition help

  • and much more...

My teaching practice:

Quality and affordable expert direction for you or your child's musical education. I offer inspiring lessons with a vast amount of musical knowledge and experience in various genres to draw from, always tailored to suit you and your needs/wants. My lessons are fun and engaging while remaining appropriate and formal. Strong focus is made on student technique and musical understandings. I encourage versatility and provide a strong technical and musical foundation for you or your child to launch from in whichever field of study you want. Lessons with me are only part of a musical education as positive reinforcement, encouragement and exposure to music at home and in your environment are also keys to success.

My Studio:

My studio is a clean, safe and welcoming environment. I provide access to a vast amount of listen-able music, educational text books and audio-visual material as well as recording equipment. If desired, students are able to record their own CD's for reflection and/or keepsake. (What a good Christmas present for the grandparents!)

Students are encouraged to perform at end of term concerts for invited friends and families and their fellow student peers.

Studio Policies:

I offer a four week trial period after which lessons are payable a term in advance. Missed lessons without 24 hours notice are typically not caught up (unless special circumstances) however, given notice, I will do my best to catch up missed lessons at a time that best suits both of us.

About me:

  • Currently lecturing and tutoring composition and music technology at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  • 20+ years teaching experience (Bass guitar, Classical/Electric Guitar, Piano, Composition and Musicianship/Music Theory, Band Conducting).

  • 20+ years experience as a professional musician.

  • Completed PhD in Music Composition at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  • 18+ years experience as a composer.

  • Awarded Master of Music Composition as well as 1st class honours and a distinction average in Bachelor of Music Composition degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

  • Numerous distinctions in AMEB exams with a final AmusA diploma on Piano, 7th Grade Musicianship, 6th Grade Classical Guitar.

  • Winner of the Alan Zavod Jazz/Classical fusion award in 2008.

  • Have performed at multiple international jazz festivals in Europe and New York on Bass Guitar and Piano as well as numerous festivals in Australia.

  • I have a strong passion for music in its inception, education, performance and composition.

  • Advanced rhythmic studies are part of my main focus in my own personal development in music. Pushing rhythmic boundaries and practising complex rhythms has become second nature to me.

  • I design my own computer software (including compositional, performance based and educational programs).

  • 25 years experience recording sounds.

  • I am dedicated to my students and to my profession as an educator and musician.

  • I am always seeking to learn more.

I live with my wonderful wife Alex and our two daughters and a cat in our beautiful bush setting home in Hornsby. This is where we both teach from. Alex teaches flute (beginner to AmusA level) and is a full time music teacher at Asquith Girls High School.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to your call or email.

You can find a sample of some of my personal music explorations on this website:

https://soundcloud.com/joeman

Hornsby, NSW

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Details last updated: December 8, 2020