Musical Composition, Theory, Songwriting, and Singing/Experts

Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
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.
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
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 562	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 one dvd of a performance)http://cellosound.blogspot.com I have directed church choirs and am principal cellist in our local community orchestra. I really love to arrange music for the groups I perform in and sing and have music in my life every day. A day without music, is a mistake, like having a day without sunshine.
Phil Kelly U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.79 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 9.88 Total Questions 567	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, Dallas, North Carolina, and Houston Symphonies, as well as library music material for ABC, ESPN, and NFL Films.
Clare Redfarn U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.64 Clarity of Response 9.62 Timeliness 9.63 Politeness 9.77 Total Questions 468	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.
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 154	I can answer all kinds of questions regarding singing techniques, practice, performance, vocal recording technique and harmony vocal arranging.
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 69	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 I do not cover questions about pop or rock music, pop song writing or electronic music. 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 techniques. For a time I worked as a teacher-lecturer at London University's Institute of Education and eventually worked full-time as a Music Education Adviser to schools in part of London, offering advice on music education and curriculum development.
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 320	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;
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 321	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.
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.)
Gabriel U.S. On Vacation returns 11/30/2009 View Profile 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.

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2009-11-17 Harmony in composition:

Hi Michael, Thanks very much for contacting me. As you rightly suggest towards the end of your message, this could be a complete course! But since neither of us have that much time on our hands, I'll

2009-11-17 Octave Creep:

Hello Martin, I've never come across the term "octave creep", but I've listened to "Cherry Pink" on Youtube and you're talking about a glissando. The trumpet part starts with a second inversion arpeggio

2009-11-16 Time Signatures:

Hi Carlos, Thanks very much for contacting me. Well, I don't know why you have been asked to convert a 3/4 song into some other time signature, because it is perfectly good as it is! Ok then. Let's

2009-11-16 Time Signatures:

Carlos: First of all, the IDEA of a professor GIVING you the assignment is for you to do the work yourself, and this 'format ' DIRECTS US to discourage us from doing HOMEWORK FOR THE QUESTIONEER

2009-11-15 ear monitors:

Hi Ashley: You are walking on broken glass my friend. First, go get your hearing checked to make sure there is no damage to your ear drums. If they are OK, go get the best ear plugs that you can find