Kit Abrahamson
About
Dr. Kit is a cellist and composer in Oregon. He has been teaching Music Theory, Cello, Piano, and Composition for class sizes of 1 person and up for more than 10 years. He has a PhD in Music Theory, Master's in Composition, and more than 20 years of playing experience in cello, piano, and choral singing. He was voted best graduate classroom instructor by Aural Skills students at the University of Oregon in 2015 and 2016. He coaches the cello section for 2 local youth symphonies. He has experience in local K-12 school districts with younger children and many types of music classes. He also plays piano for a local choir.
He is currently working to expand his private studio, composing and performing activities.
Please message me about lesson times if you don't see the time you want!
Lesson direction and intensity is set by the student. If you're not having fun and getting a feeling of accomplishment, we're doing it wrong. We can use books from school, work on scales and exercises, or learn specific techniques related to a larger piece. The more you practice, the faster you'll get better.
Theory and Composition lessons are very much determined by student goals. Are you trying to learn to read music? What kind of music do you want to write? Answers to these questions help determine materials and lesson structure.
PhD Music Theory University of Oregon 2016
Master's Degree Music Composition University of Oregon 2012
Bachelor of Music Theory University of Nebraska Lincoln 2009