← All private lessons
Turn musical ideas into finished work
Composition lessons in Enumclaw and online
Private composition lessons help experienced musicians apply advanced theory, critical listening, and compositional craft to original music of their own.
What to expect
Composition lessons for developing musical voices.
Students connect what they hear, understand, and imagine through consistent writing, analysis, and thoughtful revision.
What students learn
Skills that work together.
- Hear and analyze how music is constructed
- Apply advanced music theory through original writing
- Use a growing range of compositional techniques
- Write compelling, memorable melodies
- Understand and use effective harmony
- Develop orchestration relevant to their own music
- Create clear, proper, and effective music notation
Curriculum and repertoire
A strong foundation with room to explore.
Lessons combine advanced theory, score and listening analysis, and weekly composition assignments. Each concept is put into practice immediately so students learn not only how music works, but how to use those ideas intentionally in their own writing.
- Original music shaped around the student’s interests
- Melody and harmonic writing
- Form and compositional development
- Orchestration chosen for the student’s musical goals
Books and materials
What students will need.
- An instrument the student has played for at least three years
- A computer with Dorico or MuseScore, or an iPad with StaffPad
- A MIDI keyboard for entering notes
- Assigned scores, recordings, and listening examples
- A way to share weekly compositions for review
Teaching approach
Technique through meaningful music.
Theory is treated as a practical creative tool. Students listen, analyze, write, and revise every week, developing technique while learning to make musical decisions that support their own artistic voice.
Practice expectations
Practice grows with the student.
Assignments are adjusted to the student’s level, with an emphasis on consistent daily playing and gradual growth.
Complete a focused composition assignment or make meaningful progress on a longer original work each week.
Study assigned music by ear and through scores to identify techniques that can be used in original writing.
Review feedback, test alternatives, and refine melody, harmony, form, and orchestration with clear musical intent.
Book composition lessons
Composition lessons in Enumclaw or online.
Choose in-person instruction at the Enumclaw Music Building or learn from home through online lessons.
Lesson-length options
30, 45, and 60 minute lessons are available.
45 minutes$6660 minutes$96
Multiple-lesson and sibling discountsSave $5 per lesson when taking multiple lessons each week. Families also receive $5 off each lesson for every sibling enrolled.To schedule lessons with these discounts, email office@PACmusicAcademy.com with your preferred days and times from the availability shown in the calendar.
The online scheduler displays 30-minute time slots only. If you would like a 45- or 60-minute weekly lesson, book your preferred starting time and let Aaron know during your first lesson so your regular lesson length can be arranged.
Ready to begin?