Music Theory, Harmony & Counterpoint

🎼 Music Theory, Harmony & Composition at Zameen Art House

Understanding music theory, harmony, and composition is essential for every musician, providing the foundation to read, write, and create music. Whether you are a beginner looking to grasp fundamental concepts or an advanced musician seeking to refine your compositional skills, our courses at Zameen Art House offer comprehensive training tailored to your needs.

Our expert instructors guide students through essential topics such as notation, chord progressions, counterpoint, and orchestration. You will explore various music styles, from classical to jazz and contemporary, ensuring a well-rounded approach to music composition and theory.

🎵 What You’ll Learn:

• ✅ Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exam preparation
• ✅ Different methods including Schenkerian Analysis, Jazz Harmony, and Contemporary Composition Techniques
• ✅ Music notation and sight-reading
• ✅ Scales, modes, and harmonic analysis
• ✅ Counterpoint 
• ✅ Songwriting and orchestration 🎼
• ✅ Improvisation and creative composition 🎶

At Zameen Art House, we foster an environment where students of all levels can develop their theoretical knowledge and compositional skills. Whether you aspire to compose film scores, write original pieces, or enhance your understanding of harmony, our program will help you achieve your artistic goals.

👨‍🏫 Meet Your Instructor: Amir Eslami

Amir Eslami is an award-winning Iranian composer, Ney player, and educator with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Born in Esfahan, Iran, in 1971, Amir started playing the Ney (Persian traditional flute) in 1987 and has since become a leading figure in contemporary music composition and performance.

Amir holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music (1997) and a Master’s degree in Music Composition (2003). He served as a faculty member at the Music Faculty of the Art University of Tehran from 2005 to 2018, earning accolades for his contributions to music education and research.

🏆 Achievements:

• 🏅 Winner of 3 national and 3 international composition awards (Italy, Australia, Netherlands)
• 🎼 Released 6 music albums as a composer and 18 albums as a Ney player
• 🌍 His compositions have been performed in Iran, Italy, Australia, USA, Netherlands, and Canada
• 🎭 Jury member of the 2 Agosto International Composition Competition (Bologna, 2012)
• 📀 Founder of Rumi Records (2016, Vancouver) and Iranian Music Society of BC (IMSBC)
• 🎶 Established the Vancouver Iranian Choir (2016) and Multicultural Wind Ensemble (2022, Vancouver)
• 🎻 His works have been performed by Ambleside Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra, and Lionsgate Sinfonia Orchestra

Amir has also been an active researcher and lecturer, presenting internationally recognized lectures, including “A New Approach to Improvisation in Persian Music” at University of London (2010) and Cambridge University (2011).

Since immigrating to Vancouver in 2015, Amir has remained at the forefront of music education and composition, teaching at Capilano University since 2022 and contributing as a jury member of the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

With his extensive expertise in music theory, harmony, and composition, Amir is dedicated to helping students unlock their creative potential and deepen their understanding of musical structure.

Join our music theory, harmony, and composition program today and elevate your musical knowledge at Zameen Art House! 🎶