Low-Cost Music Composition Masterclass
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Develop your skills with personalized feedback from a professional composer.
Join a focused 60–90 minute Zoom session tailored to emerging composers ready to grow their craft. Work with award-winning composer Mathew Arrellín to develop your craft and bring your music to life.
About the Masterclass
Are you a composer looking for clear, constructive feedback and creative guidance? This masterclass is designed just for you.
In a small, supportive setting, you’ll receive personalized advice on your composition projects, practical tips on technique, and inspiration to help your music flourish. Whether you’re refining a piece or exploring new ideas, this session will help you gain clarity and direction.
What You’ll Get
Group Zoom session (60–90 minutes)
In-depth, tailored feedback on your music
Practical composition strategies
Creative insights to inspire your work
Affordable participation fee of just $15—this is significantly lower than my usual rates so don't miss this opportunity!
If you’re not selected for the live session, you’ll still have the opportunity to audit the masterclass for free and benefit from the insights shared.
When?
June 28, 2025 at 11am Chicago time
Deadline to apply is June 21, 2025 11:59 Chicago time!
What People Said About Lessons
How to Apply
Ready to take your composing to the next level? Here’s how:
Click the button below to fill out a brief application form.
Tell me about your current project and goals so I can tailor the session for you.
Selected participants will be contacted with payment and scheduling details.
Spots are limited to 3 participants to ensure quality attention — apply now to reserve yours!
If you’re not selected, you’ll still be invited to audit the masterclass at NO COST 😀
About me
Mathew Arrellín (pronounced: A-rre-yín) is a composer and cellist from El Paso, Texas (b. 1993), currently based in Chicago.
His solo, chamber, and orchestral works have been performed by ensembles such as Ensemble Dal Niente, Mivos Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, ~Nois, and others, at festivals including VIPA (2016), June in Buffalo (2018), and the SCI National Conference (2019).
He is a 2023 Barlow Endowment commission recipient and has earned awards from the Illinois Arts Council and Northwestern University, among others.
As an educator, Mathew teaches music theory at Northwestern University and has led courses in composition, aural skills, and interdisciplinary arts. He also teaches masterclasses and private lessons online.
He holds a bachelor’s in music theory, composition, and cello from the University of New Mexico, and a PhD in composition from Northwestern University, where he studied with Jay Alan Yim, Alex Mincek, and Hans Thomalla.
My Music
Testimonials
“By a meeting, like, one hour, I learned something I couldn’t learn by six months.”
-Mahmoud, composer
“I feel like a composer again.”
-Joe, composer/violist
“The chances are that if you come with a piece of music, [Mathew] is going to point something out… that that person hasn’t heard before, and they’re gonna get some sort of benefit, and it might be a transformative benefit..”
-Guy, composer
“You would be surprised by the amount of good feedback you get and it really could help you, I think, grow as a composer.”
-Grace, composer
[The session] was awesome. It was awesome.”
-Larry, composer
“It’s very engaging, very friendly, very open. It’s a great experience.”
-Peter, composer
“I find it hard to imagine any kind of music that [Mathew] couldn’t improve with [his] insights. I think any composer could benefit from that.”
-Averyn, composer
“You’ll reap the benefits of not only making connections, but also you’ll have someone else hear your music and have coherence to that hearing.”
-Daniel, composer
“It’s amazing hearing your process… I think hearing someone else’s insight into your work is super valuable, super informative, and would definitely recommend for sure.”
-Wesley, composer
“By studying with Mathew, you’re definitely going to learn a lot.”
-Guang, composer
“You were able to identify what seemed to be the gold… I found that particularly helpful because you were able to do that very quickly.”
-Rob, composer
“It’s been very useful to see your process for composing… You’ve been really helpful!”
-Hazel, composer
“Mathew will give you what you need to get started on this journey of personal growth and empowerment.”
-Dan Galat, violinist/composer