Learn from Great Music Theory Teachers

EDUCATION Roxani Chatzidimitriou (1992-) is a Greek composer. Her compositional work includes more than 60 pieces for orchestra, ensembles, electroacoustic music and music for film, theatre and contemporary dance. She embarked her music studies at the National Conservatory of Athens where she studied Music Theory, Harmony and Piano Performance.

Shortly after graduating from the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) at Musicians Institute in 1991, I was able to make a living as a musician, giving guitar lessons during the day, and playing gigs with various bands at night. After a few years of this, I got a little tired of the gigs, but I never got tired of the teaching.

I am a pianist, composer, visual artist, and educator with over five years of experience teaching the Yamaha method to students of all ages. I hold a classical piano diploma from the Conservatory of Brescia, and I continued my studies in composition, music education, and electronic music at the University of the Arts in Graz and the Hochschule der Künste in Bern.

Hello! I am a freelance composer and teacher based in the Twin Cities. I started teaching violin over 14 years ago and since then, have expanded my studio to incorporate theory, composition, and beginning piano. I have a MFA in Theory and Composition from the University of New Mexico and a BA of Music from Bryn Mawr College.

Award-winning guitarist Francesco Barone is celebrated for his "strikingly original programs" and his ability to "play with flair and substance" (Groupmuse). Barone has graced stages across the United States as both a soloist and chamber musician.

Progress, and the rewards it unlocks, is my motivation. In my time studying at NYU, to earn a Bachelor of Music degree, followed by attending Cleveland Institute of Music for masters school, I have learned a lot about performing and teaching cello music.

Merlyn Kelly is a professional bassist from Los Angeles, now based in Tokyo, with extensive international touring and recording experience. Skilled in electric, upright, and synth bass, he has performed in over 30 countries across genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, and more.

I have been teaching classical piano for thirty years. I believe in solid foundations. Playing with a free arm and wrist and touching the keys in right way are all essential for expressive playing and mastery. For this there are exercises, which include scales and arpeggios.

I've has been playing music since age 11 in all kinds of venues ranging from established clubs and concert halls to grimy punk house basements all across the world. I began playing bass with my brother and his friends in a small band right outside of Washington, DC.

Caitlin has been teaching music for over 16 years and performing for over 23 years. Her musical experience encompasses a wide range of styles, including classical, Celtic, pop, rock, and jazz, giving her a versatile approach to both playing and teaching.