Study with me – Classes

Miguel Diniz - Study with me
“From my experience as a teacher, both in private classes and as a leading teacher in music schools, I believe that more than transmitting knowledge about a given subject, the teacher’s role is to be an example that inspires his students. He should guide them to find their own path in a welcoming and comprehensive environment, adapting to each student’s learning needs, expectations and objectives. I develop work with students of all ages and backgrounds, from children taking their first steps in music, to experienced musicians, to students that seek to know something more about specific subjects of music. My main goal is that all students achieve a high level of technical proficiency and subject understanding, while experiencing a class environment that feels comfortable.”
Miguel Diniz

Private lessons are available in online or in person sessions. Online sessions will be conducted through Zoom or Skype, while presential lessons can be scheduled at my own house or at student’s chosen location.

Miguel Diniz - Study with me - Piano

Piano

Classes will be 1h individual sessions with the option of 1-1.30h for children in pairs.

If the session is to happen at student’s chosen location, there must be an acoustic or electric piano available.

Miguel Diniz - Study with me - Composition – western art concert music

Composition – western art concert music

Classes will be 1h to 2h individual sessions.

If the session is to happen at student’s chosen location, access to a computer, although not mandatory, is recommended.

Sessions will consist in developing the student’s capacity to create music for different types of vocal and instrumental combinations through the improvement of musical writing and creative abilities. Exploring the student’s own conceptual ideas, extensive work will be conducted on musical theory, writing techniques, aesthetics and orchestration among other subjects.

Miguel Diniz - Study with me - Composition – media music

Composition – media music

Classes will be 1h to 2h individual sessions.

If the session is to happen at student’s chosen location, access to a computer is necessary.

Sessions will consist in developing the student’s capacity to create music for media applications using musical production software. Students will develop skills to create their own soundtracks, focusing on the creation of high-quality material.

Miguel Diniz - Study with me - Composition – orchestration

Composition – orchestration

(both western art concert music and media music subjects)

Classes will be 1 to 2h individual or group sessions.

If the session is to happen at student’s chosen location, access to a computer, although not mandatory, is recommended.

Sessions will consist in developing the student’s knowledge and ability to write idiomatically for different instruments and voices. This will include the study of the different methods used in western art concert music and media music.

Miguel Diniz - Study with me - Conducting

Conducting

Classes will be 1h to 2h individual sessions.

Sessions will consist in developing the student’s technical skills and rehearsing techniques. Along the studies, sessions with vocal or instrumental groups may be scheduled (organized by the teacher or the student) to provide the student with feedback on a practical environment.

Miguel Diniz - Study with me - Music theory

Music theory

Classes can be 1h individual sessions or 2h group sessions.

Sessions will consist in developing the student’s musical theory and aural skills, through a stepped theoretical-practical teaching process.