Musical Composition, Theory, Songwriting, and Singing/Experts

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Gabriel U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.79 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 258	I am able to volunteer my expertise in music composition, music theory, and songwriting. NOTE: I am not able to offer expertise in singing; AllExperts.com still hasn't separated "singing" from this category (it does not belong here). I answer a variety of questions. I have multiple music degrees and years of experience in the field. When asking your question: 1. Please be clear in your message. 2. Provide actual question(s). 3. Please keep it short and concise. 4. Save my one-question-per-day for someone else if you can find the answer on your own.
D C DowDell U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 243	D C DowDell will answer questions about Jazz improvisation, composition, chord voicing, scales and modes, practice techniques and ear training. Professor DowDell also enjoys discussions on Jazz musicology and the evolution of style.<p>
Doglas Yeo Singapore Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.22 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 38	Composition, Theory, Chinese Instruments I can't answer questions on ethnic instruments outside of Asia (eg. Armenian instruments, etc.)
Dr Colin Thailand Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.97 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 65	I can answer questions from students of "classical" composing, arranging, notation problems and music theory, writing for instruments and voice and writing music for education. I can answer questions about orchestration but <B>I do not cover questions about pop or rock music, pop song writing or electronic music.</B><BR><BR>I taught for many years in UK up to "A" level theory and composition. I have spent many years in music education, initially (like everyone else) as a teacher. Then I moved on to advisory work (teaching teachers!) and also lectured, giving many workshops for teachers in developing music education skills and .....
Edward Palamar U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 0	Can: Tertian harmony Arranging Leadsheet writing
Steven L. Rosenhaus U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.97 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 113	Areas of interest: Classical composition, writing musical theater (including music, lyrics, libretti), songwriting (pop, rock, blues, folk, etc.); music theory; orchestration; arranging. Also: music publishing and related topics.
Daniel Johnson Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.79 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.79 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 317	I can answer questions on verse and chorus construction. I can answer questions on lyric and melody writing. I can suggest ways to overcome writers block and to spark a creative flow. I can`t answer advanced questions about notation or music theory. I can`t answer questions about composing classical music or eastern music.
Penny Nichols U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.97 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 151	I can answer all kinds of questions regarding singing techniques, practice, performance, vocal recording technique and harmony vocal arranging.
Chuck U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.76 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 560	I am a professional musician, I can play by ear, I arrange music write music, teach music in the public school system, and teach privately. My father was a school music teacher, and I have written three volumes for teaching beginning string players, taking them from scratch to high school level. I have performed in a local production of Music Man (musical) with celebrities John Davidson/Susan Watson and have my masters degree in education. I retired from the classroom in 2004 with 38 yrs. experience-now still substituting for music- and writing arr. for my cello trio(with two audio cd's and .....
Bill Pere U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.94 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 319	Can answer questions on : Technical aspects of lyric and music compostion; How to give and receive objective critique; Arranging and production; Concrete vs abstract imagery; Use of metaphor; Rhyme techniques; Song Structure; Collaboration; Songwriter Associations; Promotion; Guitar technique; Music Business;
Phil Kelly U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 9.89 Total Questions 565	I`m a semi-retired professional music arranger with over thirty five years in all phases of the commercial music production business. I can try to answer questions regarding music arranging, theory, orchestration , and/or composition for most acoustic ensembles .( jazz band or orchestral ) I can try to offer suggestions about studio music recording procedures and some basic MIDI applications , too. In the course of my career I`ve worked with such artists as Doc Severinsen and the old Tonight Show Band, Bill Watrous, Buddy Greco, John Gary, Mel Torme, Julius LaRosa, as well as the Pop programs of the Fort Worth .....
Clare Redfarn U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.64 Clarity of Response 9.61 Timeliness 9.65 Politeness 9.77 Total Questions 465	All aspects of the academic/theoretical side of music, including harmony, counterpoint, elementary composition, history, harmonic analysis, aural training, sightreading - the lot! Please note: I'm neither a professional composer (so I can't help with composition beyond what's required for Grade 8 theory or A'level) nor a singing teacher (so I can't answer questions about vocal technique or extending your vocal range). And don't ask me about psychoacoustics or music psychology as I have no knowledge of, or interest in, either subject.

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2009-10-28 questions on theory papers Grades 1-5:

Hello again Annette. You seem to be spending every waking moment studying theory<g>! Addictive, isn't it? I'm sorry the website I suggested didn't work. It wasn't really a recommendation - I just

2009-10-27 How can a young violinist find work?:

Dear Dot, First of all, I wish your son good luck in his endeavors. It sounds like he's doing much of what all of us free-lancing musicians are trying to do---make the most of a bad economic climate

2009-10-27 theory:

Hello again, Isabel, I wondered what had happened to you. You've still got a problem with minor keys. We're in G minor, so we look at the underlying harmony first. Bar 1 is I, obviously, and Bar 2

2009-10-26 Writing Harmonies for Chords:

Hi George: You're already on the right track if you are studying theory, but you obviously haven't got as far as chordal EXTENSIONS yet. This merely refers to the process of adding additional color

2009-10-25 blouse:

Hello Brenda, When I turned up at the hospital for my next appointment they told me you weren't working there any more - sorry the job didn't work out for you. I won't post personal details on this