Compose, Play, and Create with Confidence
Piano, Music Production, Songwriting/Scoring Lessons with Professional Composer Ray Schnurr
Learn from an experienced composer with 25+ years in film, TV, and orchestral music. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring artist, Ray Schnurr brings expert guidance and a passion for helping you reach your unique musical goals.
What Ray Offers:
🎹 Piano Lessons
Whether you're a brand-new player or returning to piano after years away, Ray offers engaging, customized lessons that make music enjoyable and approachable.
🎬 Songwriting & Scoring
Learn to write your own music—from catchy songs to cinematic scores. With decades of experience in film and television, Ray helps students craft emotionally compelling music, teaching both storytelling and structure along the way.
🎛️ Music Theory with a Production Edge
Go beyond the basics with theory that’s tailored for today’s musician. Whether you're creating in a DAW or arranging for live players, Ray helps students understand how harmony, form, and orchestration apply in real-world music production.
Meet Your Instructor
Ray Schnurr brings over 25 years of professional composing and orchestrating experience—and more than 20 years of teaching—to every lesson he teaches. A graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University with a degree in Music Theory and Composition, Ray has written for major studios like Disney, Sony, and Warner Bros, contributing to film and TV projects including the Matrix Trilogy, Home for the Holidays, and The Amazing Race. His orchestral arrangements have been performed by leading orchestras like the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, and Florida Symphony Orchestra. In addition, Ray has composed numerous solo piano works designed especially for beginning and intermediate players.
Ray has a gift for teaching!
"I've experienced Ray work with pros in the studio all the way to beginning piano students. He has a passion for music and for helping others discover their own musicianship by giving them specific teaching for their individual needs."