Exploring the World of String Ensembles: From Duets to Chamber Groups When we think of string music, it's easy to picture a solo violinist or a grand symphony orchestra—but there’s a whole world in between. String ensembles offer an intimate, richly textured...
Understanding the Layout of the Orchestra: A Composer’s Guide When writing for orchestra, it helps to understand not just which instruments are available—but where they typically appear on the page. While the exact lineup can change from one composer to the next,...
Welcome to the Orchestral Composition Category – Exploring Orchestral Composition Together Hello, I’m Trevor. I’ve been teaching piano and theory for over 25 years, and teaching online for more than seven, working with students across Canada, the U.S., the U.K.,...
Welcome to the Piano Composition Category – Exploring Piano Composition Together Welcome! I’m Trevor—a piano and theory teacher by profession, teaching online across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. For over 25 years, I’ve helped students of all ages...
Welcome to My Patreon Experiment – Exploring Music Composition Together Hello, I'm Trevor. By day, I’m a professional private online piano and theory teacher, working with students across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. I’ve been doing that for over 25...
Welcome to Exploring How and Where to Submit Your Music – Exploring the Music Submission Process Together Hello there, and welcome. I’m Trevor—a longtime music teacher and a newly returning amateur composer. After 25 years (and counting) of pouring energy into...
Welcome to Exploring the World of Library Music – Exploring Library Music Together Welcome, I’m Trevor. I’ve spent most of my career—25 years and counting—teaching piano and theory, first to local students, then online to students across Canada, the U.S., the U.K.,...
Welcome to My Composer’s Journey – Exploring the Ups and Downs of Starting Over Hello! I’m Trevor. For the past couple of decades, I’ve been teaching music to local students—and now, teaching online globally. It’s been incredibly fulfilling, and because I love it,...
Welcome to the Experimental Composition Category – Exploring Experimental Music Composition Together Hello, I'm Trevor. I’ve spent most of my musical life teaching piano and theory to students across several countries—something I love doing and have no intention of...
Welcome to the Ensemble Composition Category – Exploring Ensemble Writing Together Hello, and thanks for stopping by. I’m Trevor—a music teacher by profession, and an amateur composer. I’ve been teaching piano and theory for decades, and teaching online for over...
