Toronto Music Composition Instructor Xuan
| Name | Xuan F. |
| City | Toronto, ON |
| Additional Location | Scarborough | Teaching | Music Composition |
| Working With | Kids, Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Hourly Rate | $45 |
Xuan Fu - Music Theory and Composition Instructor I am currently pursuing a DMA in Composition at the University of Toronto and hold a Doctor of Music from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. With over a decade of experience in music composition and education, I specialize in various music genres and have a strong background in music theory and composition techniques. I have taught at universities and provided private lessons to students of all levels. My goal is to help students understand and appreciate the intricacies of music theory and composition, providing them with the tools to express themselves musically.
Music Background & Credentials
DMA in Composition (in progress), University of Toronto (2022-Present) Doctor of Music, Shanghai Conservatory of Music (2017-2020) Composition and Theory of Composition Techniques (Music Composition) Master of Arts, Shanghai Conservatory of Music (2014-2017) Composition and Theory of Composition Techniques (Chinese Traditional Orchestration) Bachelor of Literature, Shanghai Conservatory of Music (2009-2014) Composition and Theory of Composition Techniques (Chinese Traditional Music Composition)
Professional Experience
Professional Experience: Teacher of Music and Dance School, QuanZhou Normal University, China (2023-2024) TA of course TMU130–Music Theory I, University of Toronto (2022) Teacher of Music and Dance School, Shang Rao Normal University, China (2021-2022) Piano Educator, provided extracurricular piano lessons for primary and secondary school students (2013-2019) Performance Experience: Performance of "Mysterious": Selected work for the final of the 6th Folk Music Works Competition of Colleges and Universities at He Luting Concert Hall, Shanghai (2012) Performance of "Wu": Student Concert named "Dream of Light" at He Luting Concert Hall, Shanghai (2014) Performance of "Old Great Desert Road": 34th Shanghai Spring International Music Festival as part of the SHCM series program at He Luting Concert Hall (2017) Performance of "Spirituality": Selected work for the final of the 10th Folk Music Works Competition of Colleges and Universities at He Luting Concert Hall, Shanghai (2017) Performance of "Yin Du": Selected work for the final of the National Orchestra and Chamber Music Competition at Wu Han Chimes Concert Hall, Wu Han (2018) Performance of "Guanling San" (Arranged work): Concert of Qin music ("Listen to the Qin Talk") at Shanghai Grand Theatre (2019) Performance of "Lean Against the Window Three Times": Selected work of the 4th Maderna Composers Competition in LIVI, Ukraine (2020)
Teaching & Other Details
In my music theory and composition classes, I emphasize a hands-on, interactive approach. I usually teach concepts through targeted small exercises, allowing students to practice and apply what they've learned immediately. Based on their performance, I provide feedback to optimize their understanding and identify any issues. My goal is to get students as involved as possible, encouraging active participation and engagement with the material rather than just passively listening to lectures. In my composition teaching, I offer both traditional methods, such as handwriting scores, and modern approaches, including DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) sessions for electronic music or elements. This flexibility ensures that students can explore and express their creativity using various tools and techniques. This approach helps students develop a deeper understanding of music theory and composition, enabling them to express their creativity and enhance their musical skills.
Availability
Monday, Thursday After 12 AM. Sunday and Saturday after 12AM.
Preferred Teaching Place
Client's house and also online (Via Zoom or other software)