Harmonic analysis, voice leading, and practical application for composers and songwriters.

Techniques for unlocking musical flow and developing personal voice.

Logic Pro, Ableton Live, MIDI programming, and sound design for media

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James Craft

I've performed my compositions at major venues in Los Angeles and San Francisco, including film festivals and concert halls that host hundreds of attendees.

I'd love to collaborate with artists like Brian Eno or Ólafur Arnalds, whose innovative ambient and contemporary classical work aligns with my own musical vision.

Composers like Arvo Pärt, Brian Eno, and John Cage have shaped my musical perspective through their minimalist and ambient explorations.

I specialize in blending harmony, emotion, and storytelling—helping you use the piano and composition to express your own voice in ways others might not.

I started piano lessons as a child, pursued composition studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and honed my skills through classical training, jazz improvisation, and film scoring.

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The piano provides a vast harmonic and dynamic range; it's like an orchestra at your fingertips, offering endless possibilities.

With patience, kindness, and creativity—I tailor lessons to each child’s interests and make learning engaging and fun.

Composing a film score performed by a live orchestra and watching my students grow into confident musicians.

I would take Arvo Pärt's "Tabula Rasa" or Brian Eno's "Music for Airports" for their timeless, contemplative atmosphere.

Spirituality, space exploration, travel, exercise, and quality time with family and friends are all central to my life.

Contemporary classical, film scoring, ambient, improvisation, and music theory.

I'm comfortable teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

English, French, Romanian, and conversational Spanish.

I enjoy teaching students of all ages—children, teens, adults, and seniors—each with their own unique learning journey.

I can share links to performances and cue recordings upon request via the platform.

I've composed for films, directed my own ensemble projects, and performed contemporary and ambient works at concert series across the West Coast.

I'm composing for film, developing educational programs that blend music with technology and mindfulness, and expanding Craft Music to support more teachers.

Piano (Beginner to Advanced) and composition/songwriting (Intermediate to Advanced).

I can also teach in French and basic Spanish.