Adam Edison - Composer, Pianist, Music Educator, Instructor

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WelcomePrivate Music Instructionwith Adam Edison

Welcome PagePiano PerformancePiano Performance

Learn to Play Music that You EnjoyNo "Learning Series," required pieces, or oversimplified starting materials.Peformance Technique and Keyboard Theory in context, as you need it.Learn pieces you enjoy, in any genre, that still challenge you to grow!Gain the skills to perform, accompany, improvise, sight-read, and more!Music History and ListeningMusic History

Follow the Development of Western MusicListen to music from every period of history, from Ancient to Present Day.Learn basic Eurhythmics to help you "feel" the music.No names, dates, and facts to memorize! Short Q&A only!Discover music's roles in shaping the world as it exists today.No music experience necessary whatsoever!Music CompositionMusic Composition

Learn the Art of Music CompositionScore Reading (and Fun Listening Assignments!) and Analysis (SHMRG)Compose Music Every Week (and get Helpful Feedback!)Learn Species Counterpoint, Fugue, Harmony and Voice-Leading PrinciplesCompose short studies for every period in Music History (Optional)Compose for duets, trios, building up to a full symphonic piece (Optional)Music TheoryMusic Theory

Prepare for the AP Exam or Build Your Technical Foundation:Sight-reading on Treble, Bass, Alto, and Tenor clefsSolfege and Sight-singing on the Grand StaffPart-Writing in SAB and SATB (3 or 4 Voices)Ear Training (Melodic and Harmonic Intervals)Melodic and Harmonic Analysis of Scoresand More!Audio ProductionAudio Production

Create Professional-Sounding Recordings, Start to Finish!Sound Recording - microphone setup, and recording basics.Editing and Mastering - preparing a recording for professional production.MIDI Sequencing - multi-track VST/MIDI instrument recording and editing.Creative assignments are completed during lesson time.No experience or equipment is necessary!CreMusic ImprovisationMusic Improvisation

Learn to Improvise on Your Instrument (or with your Voice)Read Lead Sheets and Build Chords of any type.Learn 5 Methods for Building Great Solos right away.Eliminate moments of "hesitation" or getting "stuck."Learn to Improvise in Any Genre (yes, even Classical)Explore the possiblities within yourself for greater musical expression.In-PersonONLYIn-Person or ONLINEPiano PerformanceMusic TheoryMusic ImprovisationMusic HistoryAudio ProductionMusic Composition To schedule a Trial Lesson, click here. © Adam Edison, 2010, All Rights Reserved.biolinkscontact