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TC209: Christopher Oill Teaches Tim Composing *LIVE*


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In this episode, you'll learn a functional framework on how to teach composing with your students, including a free printable handout to walk you through the creative process.
Our good friend Christopher Oill joins us to teach composing using his unique five-step compositional process.
And, in this show, he runs me through the whole process LIVE. No practice, no preparations - he teaches me how to compose on the spot.
Chris discusses and outlines his process step-by-step and gives you practical tips to implement in your creative teaching today.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to teach composing:
  • [03:08] Christopher tells us about his piano education and current studio.
  • [03:46] What is the 5 Step Compositional Process?
  • [05:17] How the process works for online lessons.
  • [05:55] Tips on what teachers can do while listening to the podcast.
  • [06:37] The overall view of the process.
  • [08:23] Step One: Think
  • [11:20] Chris and Tim come up with a composing idea.
  • [13:02] Step Two: Outline
  • [18:07] Step Three: Research
  • [28:28] The process of creating melodies.
  • [33:43] Step Four: Sketch
  • [40:08] Tips for reviewing compositions of students.
  • [42:12] Step 5: Shape
  • [47:40] Using this process for kids.
  • [49:08] Do students need to notate their music?
  • [50:52] Christopher tells us about his 2 Newly released publications.

  • Links Mentioned
    • Sink the Lighthouse YouTube Video
    • Oill Piano Universe Website
    • Oill Piano Universe YouTube Channel

    • Today's Freebies on how to teach composing
      Below, find a free fillable template very graciously written by Christopher Oill, walking you all the way through composing in five thought-provoking steps.
      And listen to audio of two pieces Chris & Tim worked on:
      🎹  Sailing
      🎹  Basketball
      TopMusicPro members will find the sheet music to these two pieces free -- see member library resources.
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      About our Guest
      Christopher Oill is an exclusive composer for FJH Music Company, a proud owner of the Oill Piano Studio and a concert pianist. In all of his teaching, performing and composing, he pushes the limits of innovation and creativity keeping the world of piano pedagogy fresh, inviting and exciting.
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