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Dr. Bohdan Syroyid is a composer, pianist, and educator serving as a Professor of Music Education at the University of Salamanca. Known for a compositional style that bridges the gap between eras, his work often involves "giving sound to paintings", reimagining classical repertoire within contemporary frameworks, and reviving Ukrainian and Spanish folk music.

I am a professional pianist, piano instructor and composer with over 15 years of classical piano training, a Master's degree in Composition (Distinction), and a Bachelor's degree in Music where I specialized in classical piano performance.

Shinya Lin is a performer-composer-improviser and curator based in New York. Most recent he collaborated with legendary drummer Francisco Mela with the album “Motions” on 577 Records of improvised music and received a 4 stars review on DownBeat magazine.

For over 33 years as a musician and 29 years as an educator for all grade levels and teachers alike, I have the experience of learning from my previous students and applying more efficient techniques to current and future ones. Much like my students, I work towards learning the most innovative techniques while foreseeing the trends of the future in music and education.

I teach pupils via Zoom from all over the world, so location and timezone is not a barrier. I have an Masters Degree in Composition and a Licentiate in Music Teaching. I have over 30yrs experience teaching music and the guitar and can help you whatever your current level.

Welcome! My name is Kevin Ure, and I am dedicated to transforming aspiring musicians into skilled composers. Students learn to audiate music, develop their ear, and compose using an intuitive and practical approach. With over eight years of experience as a university professor, I have taught a wide range of courses, from introductory classes like MUS 101 to advanced doctoral-level…

I’m a composer, producer and sound designer based in London, UK, with a passion for teaching music production for film, TV and theater, orchestral mockups, and music theory. My work spans film, TV, and musical theater, with more than 30 credits on IMDb. My debut EP, ‘Wonder Wasteland’, was released in 2024, and my first musical theater project is currently in development.

I am a composer and arranger with a master’s degree in musical composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden. My works have been performed by leading Swedish ensembles such as the Stockholm Symphonic Wind Band, KammarensembleN, Musica Vitae, the Stockholm Royal College Symphony Orchestra, and Norrbotten Neo, as well as internationally by groups including the…

[4.83 rating over 6 reviews from another lesson platform] Hello, Stephen is a graduate from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA in Piano Performance and Film Scoring. He has worked at Piano Playtime where he taught twelve Kindergarten to 4th grade group piano lessons. He is easy to get along with and very patient with kids and adults.

Hello! My name is Michalis Kailis, and I’m a professional composer, music educator and guitarist with over 3 years of teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Composition and a Master of Music (M.Mus.) with a focus on composition.