Comprehensive Music Composition Instruction

Electronic Music Production

MIDI Sequencing

Digital Orchestration

Common Practice through Contemporary Harmonic Practice

Structural & Musical Development

18th century Counterpoint

16th century Counterpoint

In-depth instruction in the following subjects: Harmony (classical, modern), counterpoint (modal, tonal, chromatic, serial), digital orchestration, form and structure, synthesizer and sample editing, working with the virtual orchestra, music mixing and recording, and mastering to CD. I have a Bachelor of Music degree in classical music theory from San Francisco State University and decades of experience playing and writing music for film, television, multimedia, dance and compact discs. I've been an instructor since 1992 and have been involved full-time with MIDI sequencing since 1983.  I've developed numerous techniques to make music with this relatively new medium. I teach from my electronic music studio in San Francisco, California.

"Jerry Gerber is a composer of the first order who, fortunately for us is willing to take on students.  I have had the good fortune to study with Jerry for two years. The lessons have been weekly and are 'one on one.' 
In the beginning, I had a burning desire to write music but only a limited knowledge of music theory. During the prior two years we have covered traditional 4 part harmony, counterpoint, and modern harmony.  The lessons have included ear training with instruction in music notation software.  With the aid of Jerry's infinite patience and encouragement, I have written several chorals, multiple two part inventions and synthetic scale pieces. I have also composed a 12 tone piece and 1 and 1/2 fugues (number 2 is a work in progress).  Jerry Gerber is an authority on electronic music.  With his input and assistance, I have been able to develop a small studio of my own. For those interested in music composition, harmony, counterpoint, orchestration and all things related to music, Jerry is recommended without reservation."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Stephen E. Conrad, MD