Virtual Lessons
I’ve taught composition to students with diverse musical backgrounds, aesthetics, and goals. My private composition students at Berklee have been admitted to many graduate programs including the New England Conservatory, the NYU Screen Scoring Program, the USC Thornton Screen Scoring program, and the Seattle Film Institute.
My students’ accomplishments include scoring a project in the Malibu Film festival, working as an assistant orchestrator for film and documentaries produced by the BBC and Netflix, and having a piece workshopped and recorded by Grammy winning ensemble Roomful of Teeth.
Outside of Berklee, I occasionally teach students virtually, ages high school and up. Younger students often meet with me weekly or monthly for extended periods of time; young professionals usually meet with me for a shorter set of lessons on a particular topic or project.
For current rates and availability: info@eleanoraversa.com
One-time written feedback
I receive many requests from composers not enrolled in a music degree program who are seeking feedback on a particular piece or a body of work.
As a composition professor, performer, and someone who has adjudicated composition grants and competitions, I can provide written feedback on your composition, including overall impressions, strengths, and areas for improvement. Please tell me a bit about your musical background, your intended audience/ performers, and any specific questions you have or anything you would like me to focus on. I can provide feedback on how the piece unfolds over time, development of ideas, arrangement/orchestration (aesthetics and difficulty level), melody, harmony, counterpoint, phrasing, and rhythm.
For current rates and availability: info@eleanoraversa.com