Composition | Theory | Violin
It is my hope as a teacher to provide my students with the tools and inspiration needed to make music a fulfilling part of their lives. I believe in a well-rounded musical approach to learning regardless of the craft. Lessons are tailored to the individual needs of each student based on their goals, interests, and learning styles. I am very passionate about exploring music with the next generation of musicians and audience members.
Lessons offered:
COMPOSITION: Via Zoom or in person. In person is offered in East Village, San Diego or at the student’s home for an additional fee. All ages welcome.
THEORY TUTORING: Via Zoom or in person. In person is offered in East Village, San Diego or at the student’s home for an additional fee. All ages welcome.
VIOLIN: In person only. In person is offered in East Village, San Diego or at the student’s home for an additional fee. Middle school through adult.
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Composer and violinist Tommy Dougherty (b. 1990) is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2019 he completed his DMA in composition at the USC Thornton School of Music where he studied composition privately with Andrew Norman and Sean Friar and pursued minor areas of study in conducting, theory, and violin performance. Tommy received his Master of Music degree in composition from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and his Bachelor’s degrees in both composition and violin performance from the Eastman School of Music. At Rice Tommy was a Brown Fellow where he taught eurhythmics-based general music classes to elementary school students. In 2015, he served as composition and theory faculty at the Luzerne Music Center where he taught private composition lessons, group composition seminars, and theory classes. As a composer, Tommy has had works performed by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, American Composers Orchestra, and the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra. As a violinist, Tommy regularly performs with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
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