Tonal Autonomy
About
We provide content, education, audio and instruments catered to the diy musican.
I have extensive expierence as a music theorist, pianist, guitarist, audio engineering, sound design, stringed instrument design and marketing, and music publishing.
It's not work to me. It's life!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Discuss their personal goals and find the best method for the individual to learn and grow. If a prgram can be deleoped around their personal interests, their engament and progress is far better.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm the founder of Tonal Autonomy which is a network of musicans, producers, sound designers and educators around the Nashville area that specialize in custom music for video and education catered for the DIY musican. I hold an undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition, over 20 years of live performance, and 12 years working full time in the music instrument business. I've traveled to over 3,000 musical instrument dealerships nationwide and trained thousands of employees working at the local level of music education and retail.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
No standard system. Completely depends on the level of education provided. Beginner instrument lessons are $40 for an hour lesson. Sometimes the student is only available for 30 minute sessions. DAW, sound design, music theory, music marketing and ear training lessons are $60 for an hour and a half. In my expierence these topics need longer sessions. This also comes with customized practice plan to be worked on the students own time.
How did you get started teaching?
while attending music conservatory I taught theory, piano and guitar to beginners as a job to help pay for school.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have extensive expierence with all levels of students. I've taught everything from Kinder Music classes in Nashville as well as college level theory and songwriting.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Starting my publishing company and getting my first major sync!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Have a conversation about your goals, expectations, likes and dislikes before committing. There's no better learning expierence than having a positive meeting of the personalities between a teacher and student. It's just as important as practice, in my opinion.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How much time per week are you really willing to dedicate to growing your skill and knowledge?
What is it exactly you want to accomplish?
Think about how you yourself learn best. Are you more visual learner or more conversational learner? Does being shown real reference tracks to ideas being discussed help or hurt your process, and if it's not helpful, what is?