and Lessons
and Clinics
and Lessons and Clinics
Teaching Philosophy
To educate musicians of all ages with a dynamic and personalized approach.
“Will has been such an inspiration to our boys while teaching them percussion for the last couple of years. He has exemplified stellar leadership and discipline to our boys.”
Rachel and Chris Hutson, parents to private students in 5th and 8th grade
RATES:
First lesson is on me!
Live lesson:
$45.00 / .5 hr.
$60.00 / hr.
Zoom Lesson:
$35.00 / .5 hr.
$ 50.00/ hr.
Live Clinic:
$300.00
Zoom Clinic:
$150.00
Lessons for:
piano
percussion
drum set
dance accompaniment
Clinic topics
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Discuss with students how to get started with dance accompaniment.
skills required
Where to look
advanced techniques
We will take an in-depth look at improvisational techniques and how to interpret dance into an embodied score. Will provide exercies and etudes to accompany the clinic.
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Discuss with students how they can get started with creating original music for performance or scoring movement using:
improvisational techniques
ableton live
graphic notation
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Discuss with students how to create their own path in the music industry. Where to look for jobs.
How to create gigs.
Finding good people and venues.
Building a brand.
How to manage expenses.
Diversifying skill sets.
and more.
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Discuss with dancers how to:
Locate good music sources
liase with musicians and composers
locate license holders
negotiate contracts and pricing
what licenses you will need
commissioning new works
and more.
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Discuss improvisational techniques such as:
Rhythmic counterpoint
Free improvisation
Modal harmony
geometric harmony
Upper Structures
“
Will brought with him a warm and friendly
personality, which was a delight for the children and the staff who worked with
him. ”
Lisa Troy, Director, Arts for Youth/Teens Programs