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What is Piano Composition and Why learn it?

Due to the nature of their craft, composers are intimately familiar with the inner workings of music. This familiarity with the core language of music allows composers to be fluent musicians and well rounded artists. In the context of piano, composers can gain the ability to improvise their own music on the spot and create their own musical vocabulary.

Being a composer means that you are not restricted by what others have written. If there is something you want to express or a piece of music you want to play in your own way, composition can enable you to do those things without having to learn the works of others: it opens up a direct dialogue with your soul.

Learning composition also means that learning an instrument is markedly more intuitive. A fledgling pianist with knowledge of theory and composition can accelerate themselves quicker than one who is primarily studying repertoire and technique. You can take the knowledge that you have and extrapolate new ideas and teach yourself about many aspects of music. A compositional approach to piano learning also allows for you to be that person at a party or a jam session who can just sit down and play along with others or even play the piano while singing yourself.

Who is the compositional approach for?

A compositional approach to piano learning is best suited to those who are either naturally very creative or to those who do not wish to be confined within the western classical idiom. The best thing about this approach is that it sets up students to bridge themselves into other dialects of music. For those who may find the RCM system to be too much extra work, a compositional approach can work wonders. One should be mindful that in following this approach, piano technique will not be as prioritized as it is with a more traditional piano methodology. In terms of age group, this approach finds most success with adult beginners.

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What will be the content of lessons?

Depending on the type of student, composition lessons will take two forms:

Beginner pianists / Beginner composers who are also pianists

The lessons will start with understanding the fundamentals of theory and how to apply them to the piano. This will involve learning scales, chords, key signatures etc. These studies will be supplemented by exercises to work on at home as well as applications of these teachings in the form of making song covers and improvising.

Alongside these skills, students will be trained in the usage of the notation software of their choosing (Sibelius, musescore, and dorico). They will also be given suggestions for music to listen to for inspiration alongside their current listening appetite.

After building a foundation, students will be introduced to more intricate theoretical concepts like counterpoint and voice leading.

The goal is for students to write down and perform some of their own music for concerts. The best student compositions will be published in annual student feature books.

Experienced composers / Experienced pianists with some composition experience

These lessons will be reminiscent of composition lessons at a higher level music institution. Students will be expected to write new music regularly and to bring these works in progress to lessons. The teacher will go over the work with the student and suggest new directions for the composition. The teacher can analyze what parts work well and what parts don’t fit in as well and guide the student to a more refined version of their music. Improvisation will be a centerpiece of lessons and will be used to help the student come up with new ideas for their music.

New learnings will include more advanced counterpoint, phrase structure analysis and advanced harmony. If desired, students can also be trained in instrumentation/orchestration and 12 tone techniques.

The goal for lessons is to build a musical portfolio of personal compositions. Students can perform their compositions at recitals and submit their works for competitions. The best student works will be compiled and published in annual student feature books.

Elham R. M
Elham R. M
2023-10-31
I love playing the piano, and I am very happy that I was directed to this school. Very kind and lovely manager and wonderful teachers. I wish them more and more success.✨️🎵😇
Zahra Karimi
Zahra Karimi
2023-08-24
My daughter start her class around 6 month ago, it was amazing for us, teachers are professional also it is peaceful place for u and your kids,I highly recommend here to all .
Vicki
Vicki
2023-08-22
I can't say enough how thankful I am getting my son enrolled at Dio. My son started taking piano classes late May this year. He could barely recognize notes 3 months ago but is now working on rcm 2 exam and also able to understand music. I found it really helpful is that , at Dio, they often arrange recitals/competitions where students get more chance to perform what they have learned. Music is an Art, u share your feelings and stories by performing to the audience ! My son is also doing theory class in group , he struggled at first but I can see that he improved a lot on sight reading and is able to decode the piece he works on. He also get more motivated now when it comes to piano practice as he knows other kids are also doing the same so he is not alone : ) Thanks Hiva & Dio and all the amazing staff!!
Vahid Ghafarpour
Vahid Ghafarpour
2023-08-04
Dio piano school is an exceptional experience for aspiring musicians of all levels. The passionate and dedicated instructor fosters a warm and encouraging environment, tailoring lessons to suit individual needs. With a thoughtfully structured curriculum, innovative teaching methods, and a focus on both theory and repertoire, my children see significant progress in their piano skills. The small class sizes, state-of-the-art studios, and regular recitals add to the enriching journey. With Ivan, they have a class that goes beyond teaching music; he cultivates a love for piano and instills a sense of fulfillment and joy in every student's musical journey.
Shima MAHMOUDIAN
Shima MAHMOUDIAN
2023-08-03
I take piano lessons at Dio Piano School. Very nice environment all people are nice. We are so happy with the improvement of my both daughters. They started as beginners and are now both preparing for RCM exams. The quality of the pianos and also all the teachers are so nice and knowledgeable pianists and professional. My daughters and I recommend Dio Piano School if you want to start learning to play piano at any age or level. Thanks to Dio Piano School!
helia haghighat
helia haghighat
2023-07-30
Dio Piano school has helped my daughter tremendously. She has improved in all aspects of her practice.
Bruce Rage
Bruce Rage
2023-07-30
Dio and his professional group of Piano aficionados, are exactly what we’ve been searching for, to help our little music lover move ahead with his passion of playing the Piano. This school works on creating foundational pillars to build future success. We have been searching non-stop to find this sort of coaching. We, as residents of lower mainland, are lucky to host Dio’s piano school!! My eight year old is on his 3rd session, and already on-boarded to full set of scales, triads, as he has fun playing songs at the same time. Having fun with theories (foundations) as he also plays the notes on the side. I recommend this school, to anyone who is interested in learning music from bottom up and have fun doing it. Of course I can’t say enough about the setup of the actual school. Multiple rooms, proper scheduling and mechanisms to ensure at home practices… I can’t cover everything in one review. If you are lucky enough to get a spot, I highly recommend taking it. We did and enjoying every bit of it (worth the one hour drive from Port Moody to west van)!
shadi rimaz
shadi rimaz
2023-06-04
Staff members all are professional and very friendly. My kids really love the friendly environment and I can really see their progress and improvement obviously. My kids enjoy the sessions as well as me and now they are showing their enthusiasm in learn piano from the day I changed their piano school to Dio Piano school. I really appreciate your efforts for my kids education. Thanks
sahba shayan
sahba shayan
2023-05-19
👇 "Dio piano school is awesome. Teachers have wonderful ability to relate to people. I highly recommend Dio school. Special thanks to Hiva joon.