music theory and ear-training
Music theory and aural skills are the secret weapons of professional musicians. The skills you gain by studying music theory and ear-training help you to learn music faster, make you a mind-reading collaborator, and a pitch-perfect singer. Donna is a self professed theory nerd who has devoted thousands of hours of work to the learning process of musical skills. She can assess your theory and aural skills challenges and devise a program to get you on track to being a monster musician!
Composition and arranging
There's nothing wrong with covering hits, and you need a good repertoire of covers to do weddings and corporate gigs. If you are hoping to become a recording and touring musician, you are going to need original material.
Donna will work with you to develop your own sound as a composer/arranger by drawing inspiration from your musical background and combining that with solid songwriting and composition
Donna will work with you to develop your own sound as a composer/arranger by drawing inspiration from your musical background and combining that with solid songwriting and composition
Music notation
Do you need to get some decent looking, easy to read charts to your band? Do you want to create a chart based only on a recording? Whether you want to learn these skills for yourself, or you just need someone to do the job, Donna can create professional-looking charts that your band will love. She has used Sibelius for many years and can help you with MuseScore as well.
Improvisation
Does the mere mention of the word “improvisation” send chills up your spine? If so, it's time to make peace with this vital part of contemporary commercial music genres like Jazz, R&B, Rock, and Pop. Donna uses a methodology that she has developed over many years, and can help any student improve at this very necessary skill. In no time, you'll want to take another chorus!