This page is for teachers and students of music who would like access to AAOwen's extensive teaching notes and resources, and his intensive Summer Courses that are held in beautiful Mid-Wales.
Follow the link at the bottom of this page to find his notes on Piano, Harmony, Counterpoint and 20th Century Music.
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ALBERT ALAN OWEN
Teacher of Piano, Composition, Harmony, Counterpoint and Music Theory.
Albert Alan Owen was a student at The Royal Academy of Music (London). His professors were Patrick Savill (composition), Betty Mills (flute), Arthur Jacobs (philosophy and the art of criticism) and Richard Stoker (tutor). At the RAM Albert was The Charles Lucas Medallist in 1974, and in the same year, was awarded The Lady Holland Prize for composition.
He studied composition in Paris with the legendary teacher Mlle. Nadia Boulanger for two years full time and then periodically up to her death in 1979.
His piano teachers were Harold Craxton (three years), Angus Morrison (two years) and, in Paris, Jacques Fevrier (two years).
Albert was "Highly Commended" at The Royal Overseas League Music Competition in 1974 and in the same year was a finalist in The National Piano Concerto Competition (UK).
After completing his studies, although Albert has performed extensively as a pianist and accompanist, his professional career has been equally divided between composition/recording, performimg and teaching.
Click here to find out more about Albert's life as a composer and recording artist, including his contribution to The Haley's Comet Royal Gala Concert etc.
Click here to find out more about his music production company : Techno Arts Productions.
For the last 25 years Albert has been a successful and influential teacher and pedagogue. Many of his pupils have gone on to achieve distinction as professional musicians in all genres (classical, pop etc.). Numerous pupils have also been successful in local, national and international competitions. Most recently his pupils have been winners at the 1998 and 1999 Urdd National Eisteddfod in Wales (Europe's largest youth festival).
One, particularly notable, aspect of his teaching is his non-sectarian approach to music. He has always encouraged individuality in his pupils, demanding only motivation, rigour and hard work.
CAREER AS TEACHER
Taught piano, flute and "A" level music at Haileybury College for 1 year.
Taught piano and flute at The Mid-Herts(Hertfordshire) Music Centre for 1 year.
Taught woodwind Hatfield Polytechnic for 1 year.
Taught piano and flute at The North London Collegiate School for 6 years.
Taught piano and flute at The John Lyon School for 4 years.
Professor of Piano The Royal Academy of Music (Junior School) for 15 years.
Tutor, teaching Rock Music, Jazz and Blues Theory, for The Workers Educational Association for 2 years.
Tutor, and latterly Dean of Studies and Head of Curriculum Development, teaching piano, composition and theory, at The Working Men's College for 12 years.
Taught piano to music degree students at King's College (London), Goldsmith's College (London) and Kingston Polytechnic.
Currently he is The Music Education Co-ordinator at The Aberystwyth Arts Centre (University of Wales) and teaches theory to adults and children.
Albert has also always had a thriving private practise.
During the July and August, Albert Alan Owen takes advanced students for short periods of intense study at his home in beautiful Mid-Wales. Students stay at the famous George Borrow Hotel and in between lessons they can enjoy hillwalking, fishing and visiting the many places of interest that are nearby, such as Devil's Bridge and the ancient abbey, Strata Florida.
if you want to know more about his work and his teaching.
FOR A.A.OWEN'S TEACHING NOTES ON PIANO TEACHING AND PLAYING, HARMONY IN THE
STYLE OF BACH, COUNTERPOINT AND 20th CENTURY MUSIC, PLEASE GO TO
THE
INDEX.