Christopher Buchenholz
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Juilliard Graduate - BM, MM in Music Composition - Milton Babbitt
PhD with distinction, Columbia University, Music Composition. - Fred Lerdahl, Jonathan Kramer, Joseph Dubiel
I am a full-time Composer and Educator, available to teach Musical Composition, Music Theory, Musicianship, Music Fundamentals and Ear-Training.
I have a great passion for music and for music making. Teaching has provided me the greatest opportunity to employ what I have cultivated as a musician. I strive to shed light on complex musical concepts and terminology for those who find intellectual exploration a barrier against pursuing music as an academic discipline.
With careful instruction, I nurture and encourage critical thinking about music and aim to prepare musicians to face the incredible demands of today. I take the time to discover who my students are. I work to connect to their lives, to ascertain the music and musical experience that is a part of them. I aspire daily to teach with excellence and to guide students to effective strategies for learning. Practice and reflection have nourished my capacity to connect with students, to connect them with one another, and all of us to music. I believe these connections illuminate the path to learning.
Please note - My cancellation policy requires 48 hours notice or the student is responsible for the full cost of the lesson. Thanks!
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Liangyu Z.
Jun 19, 2017
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Music Composition Lessons
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Music Theory Lessons
Adrian S.
Nov 28, 2016
I began working with Chris around four years ago, as a freshman in college seeking a specific higher music education--I have been a musician my entire life, and desire education on a conservatory level, but do not actually want to attend conservatory. I have found that most music teachers of any kind have their specific way of teaching, usually a combination of traditionalism and their personal methodology. This doesn't work for everyone, and in my opinion, is often the reason why most kids don't stick with piano lessons. In my case, Chris and I had coincidentally similar experiences learning music--we both have strong ears that we could use to "cheat" as it were. I wanted to dig deeper into theory and find someone who understood how I heard and thought without judgment so that they could help me advance--Chris was exactly that person. We started ear training lessons regularly at my apartment and have not stopped since! He is such a pleasure to be around, extremely knowledgable without forcing anything on you, and extremely perceptive which makes him a fantastic personalized teacher. I am truly lucky to have met him, and would recommend him to any music student from a beginner to a seasoned pro looking to brush up and stay on their toes!
Jon W.
Nov 16, 2016
Christopher is a great teacher and super knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics
Elisabeth S.
Jun 2, 2017
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Christopher Buchenholz