Online Lessons
Personalized Piano Coaching for Jazz, Composition, Improvisation, and Creative Musicianship
Lesson Format
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Location: Online via Zoom or Skype
- Frequency: One-time or ongoing
Lessons available in English / Unterricht auch auf Deutsch / Возможны занятия на Русском
Modules
Arrangement
Create a complete piano arrangement for solo or piano duet — in any style, from any material. From idea to performance.
- Defining the idea and project goal
- Selecting form, key, meter, and style
- Choosing texture and level of detail
- Transcription, reharmonization, paraphrase, or stylistic transformation (classical to jazz / jazz to classical)
- Arrangement in pop, rock, funk, ethno, and other contemporary styles
- Improvisation sections or alternative versions
- Sibelius notation support + PDF export
- Coaching on interpretation and performance
Result:
- Professional score in PDF (plus Sibelius file if needed)
- Guidance in learning and interpretation
Note: For educational use only. Copyrighted material is the student’s responsibility.
Piano Composition Coaching
Develop and complete your own original piano piece.
Result:
Write Your Piano Solo
Craft a full solo for ensemble performance.
- Solo placement, length, form
- Style framing (swing, fusion, modal, etc.)
- Harmonic and motivic development
- Phrase shaping and pacing
- Rhythmic detail and articulation
- Optional notation (PDF/Sibelius)
Result:
- Full stylistic solo for performance or documentation
Modulate with Freedom
Develop real-time tonal movement and harmonic flexibility.
Result:
Walking Bass Piano Technique
Build rhythmic, functional basslines for left hand.
- Voice leading and harmonic clarity
- Comping integration and groove feel
- Coordination and technical drills
- Feel variations (swing, straight, 2-feel)
Result:
- Confident, stylistic walking bass for solo or group settings
Stride Piano Technique
Build strong, rhythmic basslines in your left hand.
Result:
Jazz Counterpoint
Write melodic lines with polyphonic thinking and bebop logic.
Result:
Jazz Study Support
Support for students and applicants across all instruments and levels.
- Jazz theory and harmony
- Classical theory and functional analysis
- Harmonic and structural analysis of scores (solo, combo, big band)
- Ear training (active listening / Gehörbildung)
- Composition and arranging
- Rhythm, phrasing, and form
- Musical literature and stylistic overview
- Standard repertoire and improvisation basics
- Exam prep, entrance tests, assignments
Format:
- One-time or ongoing sessions
Result:
- Stronger understanding of all core subjects
- Improved performance in lessons, projects, and exams
Booking and Payment
- Standard session rate is €100 for 60 minutes
- Payment via PayPal or bank transfer
- Invoice provided