Ethan BrownDe Soto, MOMusic Theory Professor/Tutor
I have been a professional musician for 15 years now, and a professional composer for 9 years. I studied music theory, advanced music theory, set theory, modernism and modern theory, shinkerian theory, and how music theory reflects music compositions and applications. I studied this in-depth area at Southeast Missouri State University where I received my bachelors in Percussion Performance and Music Composition.
I have studied with Dr. Robert Fruewhald, Dr. Jim Daughters, Dr. Shane Mizicko, Dr. Snow, and Dr. Alexander Fragiskatos in terms of composition. For music theory, I have studied with Dr. Timothy Schmidt, Dr. Robert Fruewhald, Dr. Jenna Sehmann, Dr. Michael July, and Dr. Sebastian Buhts. I have attended live music theory seminars and consultations as well as master classes, and I have taught music theory, and still do, from a beginner's level to the most advanced theory can get.
I have written musical compositions for orchestra, concert, jazz, funk, chamber, solo, band, and film and media over the span of my career and have had some incredible performances and recognitions across the states of Missouri, Texas, Washington, Ohio, California, Illinois, and Arkansas. I was selected as Master of Music Theory in 2021-2023 from Southeast, and this is a great honor.
Not only can I explain and introduce music theory concepts, but I can also apply it in real time for my students, as I already do with my private lesson students. You will not want to miss this opportunity as I have been told I live and breath music, and it shows.