Enrico Fabio Cortese
About
Hi! I'm Enrico Fabio Cortese, a professional film composer, pianist, and music producer with extensive experience scoring for cinema, major television networks, and international media productions.
Throughout my career, I have composed original soundtracks for prominent TV series and feature films, including "I Figli Strappati" (RAI UNO), "La Caccia", "Bel Ami – Liebling der Frauen", "Frau2 sucht Happy End", and "Dance For Life" "Bood Trap" "Frau2suchthappyend" , wher eI collaborated with several imporntant directors (among them the Oscar winner Edward Berger). As pianist I kept Concerts in several Italian cities.
My goal on Lessonface is to pass on real-world industry experience to my students. Whether you are a beginner picking up the piano, an aspiring composer learning to score for visual media, an arranger looking to elevate your orchestration, or a producer aiming to master Logic Pro or Cubase, my lessons are structured to give you practical, professional tools tailored to your creative path.
Teaching Style
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Keep It Super Simple: Complex concepts are broken down into clear, digestible steps you can apply on day one.
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Non-Traditional Methods: Focus on ear, shape recognition, creative intuition, and practical application rather than formal academic lectures.
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100% Customized: The lesson fits your goals, software setup, and preferred music—never a rigid, one-size-fits-all syllabus.
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Practical Assets: Get direct templates, simplified charts, and actionable feedback after each session.
Curriculum
1. Piano Lessons (All Levels — Simple & Intuitive)
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Non-Traditional Learning: Play music immediately without getting stuck in years of rigid traditional drills.
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Visual & Muscle Memory: Learn chords, patterns, and shapes across the keyboard through clear, practical shortcuts.
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Expressive Playing: Focus on touch, rhythm, and tone over dry exercise books.
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Custom Repertoire: Learn through film scores, pop, modern themes, or simple improvisation.
2. Film Scoring, Composition & Arranging
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Simple Music Theory: Demystify harmony and chord progressions using direct, visual concepts instead of tedious rulebooks.
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Scoring to Picture: How to write compelling musical themes, mood cues, and dramatic tension for film and media quickly.
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Arranging Made Easy: Simple rules for layering strings, synths, and rhythm sections into a cohesive track.
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From Idea to Cue: Turn a basic piano motif into a fully arranged piece without getting bogged down in complexity.
3. DAW & Music Production (Logic Pro & Cubase)
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Streamlined Workflow: Strip away software clutter and master the essential tools in Logic Pro and Cubase.
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Orchestral Mockups: Quick, practical MIDI programming techniques to make virtual instruments sound real
Credentials & Affiliations
Education
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Degree in Literature with a Concentration in Music History
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Degree in Piano and Music Theory at the Conservatory of Ferrara (italy)
Professional Experience & Background
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Over 25 years of professional experience in music composition, arrangement, and audio production.
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Active composer and independent music producer, specializing in digital orchestration, piano composition, and immersive spatial audio (Dolby Atmos).
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Creator and publisher of educational and artistic musical content across major digital platforms, managing independent distribution and music theory implementation.
