Learn from Great Contemporary Composition Teachers

I've been working professionally in music for more than 20 years as a producer, audio engineer, musician, composer, and arranger. I've had the opportunity to work with artists including Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Dr. Dre, and others, along with producing music that has been placed in television and commercial media.

Hello there! I am a lifelong musician with a passion for both music and teaching. In my 20+ years of experience as a music instructor, I have guided many students of all ages along their journey to achieve their musical goals. I am patient, have a good sense of humor, and methodical in my way of teaching.

My name is Patryk Górecki — I’m a singer‑songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, composer, and music producer from Poland. Music has been a part of my life since childhood. I graduated from the Artur Rubinstein State Music School in Bydgoszcz and continued my studies at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music, which gave me a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary music.

Hi, I’m Travis Sykes — a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music educator with over a decade of real-world experience. I hold a Bachelor of Musical Arts in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music, where I studied under department chairs in Songwriting, Harmony, and Bass Guitar, and attended masterclasses with legends like James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Victor Wooten.

Hi! I am a dedicated pianist and composer with passion for teaching. I love breaking down musical concepts and helping you understand how things work, as well as following the growth of the students. With pleasure I have taught kids of four years old, beginner seniors above the ages 65, Chopin etudes to advanced students and everything in between.

Composer, music theorist, and conductor from Rome, currently studying for a Master’s degree in Composition and Conducting at the Guildhall School of Music. I previously completed a BMus in Composition at Guildhall, where I was awarded the Lord Mayor’s Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement. As a conductor, I regularly work with professional, student, and amateur orchestras.

Hiya, nice to e-meet you! I am a professional teacher, trumpeter and conductor who graduated from the Royal College of Music (2022) and The University of Edinburgh (2018), both with First class degrees. In the past year, I have worked with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic among others.

Hi! My name is Itzel Reyna. I’m a professional saxophone player, instructor, and music lover. I was awarded the first-ever Latin GRAMMY Prodigy Scholarship in 2015 in partnership with pop star Enrique Iglesias and Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2019 and I’ve been giving saxophone/music lessons for the past 10 years.

With over a decade of experience in teaching and mentoring musicians, I am a passionate guitar instructor and founder of the Contemporary Music Promotion Center – Magnitude (Novi Sad, Serbia). My teaching philosophy blends technical excellence with creativity, offering a holistic approach that bridges performance, composition, and production.

Ben is a composer/arranger, trombonist, bassist, and audio engineer/producer who is experienced in many genres, particularly working in "popular music," such as funk, disco, pop, rock, and indie. Ben has arranged over 100 songs for cover bands and other ensembles, and as a multi-instrumentalist with a composition degree, he brings a unique perspective and expertise to arranging,…