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Music Production, Songwriting, and Piano Study. Pro Tools help.
Dave H.

5.0 (186 ratings)

557 hours tutoring

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Music Production, Songwriting, and Piano Study. Pro Tools help.
Music Production, Songwriting, and Piano Study. Pro Tools help.
Dave H.

5.0 (186 ratings)

557 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (186 ratings)

557 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Dave

Bio

Enjoy working with all ages. Experienced in Songwriting, Music Production, Pro Tools, and Piano / Keyboard skills. Songwriting as a published artist and contractor (10 personal albums). Skilled in Audio Engineering with Protools and Technology in general (MS in IT). Songwriting and Music Production in several genres from jazz and rock, to most electronic styles.
A piano player since 5 years old, I can provide instruction on piano, digital keyboard, or synthesizer, incorporating theory,...

Enjoy working with all ages. Experienced in Songwriting, Music Production, Pro Tools, and Piano / Keyboard skills. Songwriting as a published artist and contractor (10 personal albums). Skilled in Audio Engineering with Protools and Technology in general (MS in IT). Songwriting and Music Production in several genres from jazz and rock, to most electronic styles.
A piano player since 5 years old, I can provide instruction on piano, digital keyboard, or synthesizer, incorporating theory, improvisation, songwriting, and music production. I have written curriculum and helped at the individual, studio, and college level.

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Education

(B.S.) Penn State University
Plant Science
Bloomsburg University of PA
Masters
Leading Change Institute - Fellow 2013
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  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Free initial orientation and discovery session. Discounts available for multiple hours.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/14/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Computer

Music Production

Music Production

I have been in music production and songwriting for several decades specializing in Pro Tools, using piano (and synthesizers) as my primary creative tool. I teach (and troubleshoot) music production and Pro Tools to individual musicians, school districts, universities, and private studios. I have done the music production with Protools on nine of my own albums, as well as many clients using most of the latest Pro Tools plugins.

Homeschool

Piano

Piano

I combine traditional piano methodology using the John Thompson series with practical music theory. Where I differentiate myself from other instructors, is my teaching the piano student how to improvise to create their own songs (I have produced 9 of my own albums). I also teach at the college level and consult on music production and songwriting, utilizing piano, synthesizers, and Pro Tools. I began classical piano training at 5 years old and continued through college. I provide piano lessons for the beginner and intermediate piano, keyboard, and synthesizer students. I spent much of my career in computer science following graduate school, but retired 10 years ago in order to spend more time with my first passion and helping others.

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Piano

Piano

I combine traditional piano methodology using the John Thompson series with practical music theory. Where I differentiate myself from other instructors, is my teaching the piano student how to improvise to create their own songs (I have produced 9 of my own albums). I also teach at the college level and consult on music production and songwriting, utilizing piano, synthesizers, and Pro Tools. I began classical piano training at 5 years old and continued through college. I provide piano lessons for the beginner and intermediate piano, keyboard, and synthesizer students. I spent much of my career in computer science following graduate school, but retired 10 years ago in order to spend more time with my first passion and helping others.

Music

Music Production,

Music Production

I have been in music production and songwriting for several decades specializing in Pro Tools, using piano (and synthesizers) as my primary creative tool. I teach (and troubleshoot) music production and Pro Tools to individual musicians, school districts, universities, and private studios. I have done the music production with Protools on nine of my own albums, as well as many clients using most of the latest Pro Tools plugins.
Piano,

Piano

I combine traditional piano methodology using the John Thompson series with practical music theory. Where I differentiate myself from other instructors, is my teaching the piano student how to improvise to create their own songs (I have produced 9 of my own albums). I also teach at the college level and consult on music production and songwriting, utilizing piano, synthesizers, and Pro Tools. I began classical piano training at 5 years old and continued through college. I provide piano lessons for the beginner and intermediate piano, keyboard, and synthesizer students. I spent much of my career in computer science following graduate school, but retired 10 years ago in order to spend more time with my first passion and helping others.
Songwriting

Songwriting

In addition to assisting other musicians for years, I have published seven albums and am completing my eighth. I have written for many different genres. Currently teach composition part-time at the college level. I have written commercial music, training videos, and many collaborations. I can combine lessons with skills in Music Production, for which I'm also qualified.

Summer

Piano

Piano

I combine traditional piano methodology using the John Thompson series with practical music theory. Where I differentiate myself from other instructors, is my teaching the piano student how to improvise to create their own songs (I have produced 9 of my own albums). I also teach at the college level and consult on music production and songwriting, utilizing piano, synthesizers, and Pro Tools. I began classical piano training at 5 years old and continued through college. I provide piano lessons for the beginner and intermediate piano, keyboard, and synthesizer students. I spent much of my career in computer science following graduate school, but retired 10 years ago in order to spend more time with my first passion and helping others.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Thanks Dave!

My Pro Tools system setup was a mess, but Dave was able to patiently diagnose the problems and get Pro Tools running properly on my PC. Then, he helped me build a template that I'll be able to use again and again.

Dan, 10 lessons with Dave
Tutor responded:

Hey Dan, I appreciate your taking the time to write a comment. I enjoy the opportunity to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools. Dave

Technical difficulties

Dave is great as always. He helped me figure out possibly the issue. He has a great understanding and expertise when it comes to Protools.

Bernard, 6 lessons with Dave

Technical difficulties

Dave is great as always. He helped me figure out possibly the issue. He has a great understanding and expertise when it comes to Protools.

Bernard, 6 lessons with Dave

great teacher

Versatile in piano production and composition . Also , a very good songwriter. Understood my goals and how to methodically get to where I need to be.

Tene, 1 lesson with Dave

Excellent!!

Dave is VERY good at what he does. Very patient, knowledgeable and talented. A great resource!!! He showed us so many things that we did not understand. A true pro....

Chad, 5 lessons with Dave

Very knowledgeable, patient and stystematic teacher,

Dave helps me find my way through the Pro Tools environment in a patient, systematic way. A very positive learning experience! We are establishing goals for the session, and usually over-achieve.

Alex, 5 lessons with Dave

Thank you Dave

Dave continues to be absolutely helpful/knowledgeable, working with me within my Pro Tools files to streamline/better my workflow and understanding. In two sessions I am already far ahead of where I was, such a relief to get help with such obvious (but so long hidden) strategies, layouts, tabs, tools.

Eric, 3 lessons with Dave
Tutor responded:

Hi Eric, thanks for the positive feedback. It has been rewarding to see your progress. Dave

Dave H Pro Tools training

Dave's endless suite of skill sets has taught me many different techniques, shortcuts and musical/acoustic theories which I find incredibly useful, and he is a patient and communicative instructor. He's a keeper for sure.

Adam, 6 lessons with Dave

He knows his stuff and is a pleasant guy.

Dave is assisting me to get control of Protools. With his help I am moving forward faster and with much less frustration than I would have otherwise. He knows techniques I may have never learned. I'm pleased.

Arthur, 6 lessons with Dave

Tech genius, knows exactly what I needed!

Super personable and knowledgeable musician and sound engineer. Helped me get the right gear and set up a framework for recording. Explains high level audio concepts in a way that’s easy to understand. Would definitely recommend and will be going back to Dave again to hone my skills.

Kiri, 2 lessons with Dave
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