Theory, Ear Training & Composition

Understand The Music You Play

Zorvilla coaches harmony, ear training and composition for musicians who want to know why the music works, not just how to play it — and use that understanding to write their own.

540+Students Coached
17Years Teaching
80+Original Compositions Written
"I could play anything by ear but couldn't tell you what key I was in. Understanding theory changed how I hear music entirely."
Coach Anneliese Voss Founder, Composer & Music Theory Faculty

Trusted by musicians preparing for

Music Theory Exams College Music Programs Composition Portfolios Conservatory Auditions Self-Taught Musicians
17+ Years Teaching

About Zorvilla

Understanding Deepens Everything

Founded by composer and music theory faculty member Anneliese Voss, Zorvilla was built on a simple belief: musicians who understand harmony and structure play with more confidence and write with more freedom. Every student learns to hear and analyze, not just memorize.

  • Instructors with composition and academic backgrounds
  • Ear training built into every single lesson
  • Programs for curious hobbyists through exam candidates
  • Original composition guided from first sketch to finished score
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Our Programs

A Program For Every Musician

From your first scale degree to your first finished score — every program deepens how you actually hear and understand music.

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Harmony & Theory Fundamentals

Scales, intervals, chords and harmonic function explained in plain language.

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Ear Training

Interval, chord and melodic dictation that builds real, transferable listening skill.

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Score Analysis

Breaking down real repertoire to understand how great composers actually built it.

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Composition

Guided original writing from first sketch through a fully notated finished piece.

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Theory Exam Prep

Structured preparation for standardized music theory and aural exams.

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1:1 Composition Mentorship

Fully personalized guidance built around your own compositional voice and goals.

Session Schedule

Find Your Lesson Time

DayAfternoonEarly EveningEvening
MonHarmony & Theory FundamentalsEar TrainingComposition
TueScore Analysis1:1 Coaching SlotsTheory Exam Prep
WedHarmony & Theory FundamentalsEar TrainingComposition
ThuScore Analysis1:1 Coaching SlotsTheory Exam Prep
FriHarmony & Theory FundamentalsOpen Studio Hour
SatComposition WorkshopGroup Score Study
SunOnline Sessions Only

Student Stories

Real Understanding, Real Growth

"I passed my grade 6 theory exam after failing it once already. The way harmony was explained here just finally clicked."

Elowen HargraveTheory Exam Prep Student

"My ear training used to be a weak spot I avoided entirely. Now I can transcribe melodies I never could before."

Soren NakamuraEar Training Student

"Finished my first real composition after years of never getting past a few opening bars. Having actual guidance made all the difference."

Imogen BardotComposition Student

Pricing

Choose Your Coaching Plan

Single Session

$52/session

  • One 60-minute coaching session
  • Any program, any instructor
  • No commitment
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Composer Track

$339/month

  • Everything in Monthly Plan
  • Weekly 1:1 composition mentorship
  • Full score preparation & notation guidance
  • Direct instructor access
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Your First Session Is Free

Bring a piece you're working on or come with nothing but curiosity — no cost, no obligation.

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Get In Touch

Ready To Understand The Music?

Fill out the form or reach out directly — our team responds within 24 hours to book your free session.

  • Email: hello@zorvilla.shop
  • Phone: +1 (555) 296-3315
  • Location: 31 Manuscript Row, Rochester, NY