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Martin B.

Martin B.

Chicago, IL

Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Song Writing Lessons


Home or Webcam

14 Years

About Me

Hey, I'm Martin! I've been playing piano for 14 years now—since I was eight years old. In that time, I've shared the stage with many amazing performers and musicians all over the country, from playing Latin funk at the Metro to pop and rock at Schuba's. I've also been writing my own music for around seven years now.

My compositions have been featured in films, video games, advertisements, and even the musical theater stage. When teaching, I love blending tried-and-true techniques with wisdom gained from personal experience. I understand that musicianship is much more than performing notes from a page, which is why I incorporate aural skills and relevant theory exercises into my lessons in order to help my students achieve consummate musicianship. I am also quite flexible and can accommodate students of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Thanks for taking the time to view my profile—I hope to see you soon!

Martin B. has over 14 years of music experience in the Chicago area.

Martin B. is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Song Writing Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Bachelor of Music in CompositionDecember 2019
Columbia College Chicago

Award Name:

Best Performance — 2017 Big MouthNovember 2017
Columbia College Chicago

What to expect in my Song Writing Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

My songs and compositions have been featured in film, video games, advertisements, and musical theater. From my eclectic experience, I am able to provide students with flexible, effective lessons that allow them to find their true, uninhibited voices, no matter what they wish to achieve in songwriting or composition. My lessons will tackle the core tenets of what makes a great songwriter: aural skills, theory, and creative composition. My songwriting students can expect to develop excellent musicianship alongside unique, effective songwriting voices.


What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

My piano students can expect the quality lessons one would expect from a working session keyboardist. I supplement tried-and-true teaching techniques with working experience to create comprehensive, effective lesson plans. I also incorporate relevant theory and aural skills exercises, which are necessary to develop complete musicianship and master the piano in a variety of styles.



Formal Education:

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Columbia College Chicago, the #3 program in the country.

Private Education:

4 years of composition lessons with Grammy-nominated Ilya Levinson 4 years of voice lessons with Tamaron Conseur of the Chicago Lyric Opera 14 years of piano study

Performing Experience:

6 years of session keyboard and vocal work (Friday Pilots Club, Carolina GalXia, Golden Sol, etc.)

Experience Teaching:

I have over six years' teaching experience.
Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Acoustic
  • Christian
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Webcam
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 7:00am 8:00pm View
Tue 7:00am 8:00pm View
Wed 7:00am 8:00pm View
Thu 7:00am 8:00pm View
Fri 7:00am 8:00pm View
Sat 7:00am 8:00pm View
Sun 7:00am 8:00pm View
Last updated on 01/04/2020
Map:
Martin B. is willing to travel up to a distance of 30 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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Review:

Very insightful and patient

Martin teaches me song writing over webcam. He is very knowledgable and has unique insights that are extremely helpful! Joshua wrote on Thu, 02 Jan 2020

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