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Or, if you’re ready, book your online lessons here!

(Please write to me before booking if you’re interested in written music theory lessons, or if you want to meet in person. All lessons are online, on Zoom, unless otherwise discussed.)

 

Now offering online private lessons!

Voice - I specialize in working with queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming students, although you don’t have to be any of those things to work with me.

Do you wish your speaking voice could better reflect the person you are?

Are you navigating the effects of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) on your voice?

Do you just want a comfortable, judgment-free space to sing and work on your skills?

Or maybe you’ve never worked on singing before, but you’re discovering that you’d like to?

If any of these sound like you, I’ve got you covered. I have voice teacher training from some of the best-known experts in gender-affirming voice, as well as many years of vocal work of my own, including my HRT journey over the past decade. I’m here to help you truly embody and love your voice, and tap into how amazing that can feel.

And if you write songs, I can help you with that, too. :)

Here’s an EP made fully with my voice, if you want to hear me sing.

Composition - I’m an internationally-renowned career composer - read all about it on the other pages of this website!

I’m also an educator for music creators of all ages (8+) and experience levels, passionate about helping you create the most powerful, personalized music you can write, whatever style or genre you’re working in.

Ear Training and Sight Singing - Maybe you’ve always wanted to be able to sing in tune (yes, it can be taught!) or in harmony with others.

Maybe you’re a music student with courses or exams to pass, and you need some extra support.

Or maybe, you’re a working professional musician, but you know that your life would be easier if you could boost your skills a bit.

Whatever the situation, you’ve come to the right place.

I have a DMA in Composition from Northwestern University, and I’ve taught composition and music skills at Amherst College, the University of Hartford-Hartt School, the Boston Conservatory, the New College of Florida, Washington University in St. Louis, Webster University, Northwestern University, the New York Philharmonic “Very Young Composers” Program, the Merit School of Music, Access Contemporary Music, People’s Music School, and the list goes on. I take great pride in teaching in a clear, well-organized, welcoming, customized, and fun way. My students have had lots of nice things to say about our work together.

“The individual lessons were awesome for me. I gained so much knowledge on how to write music for an orchestra and different tools for writing music in general.”
“LJ doesn’t just coach vocals; he teaches you how to inhabit your voice. Through our sessions, I’ve gained an awareness of my body’s connection to my performance and learned to use my breath as a storytelling tool. If you want to find your true sound, start here.”
“LJ is a phenomenal teacher. Music theory is rarely taught well, and before this class I found it intimidating and mystifying. He really helped us understand what we were doing and apply each tool in a variety of ways.”
“Thanks for all you’re doing for her! Her confidence AND her love of music have just been blossoming with your help.”
“An excellent ear and limitless patience.”
“Part of what makes him a great teacher is how diverse his musical taste is.  His awareness of styles beyond his makes him especially well-suited to working with students who work on diverse projects.”
“Thank you for renewing my interest in songwriting!”