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Lessons from the studio

Philip was the youngest professor at the Royal Academy of Music, where he is now a Fellow. Here he shares the techniques and methods behind his music, for cellists, composers and anyone who loops.

On film

Lessons and conversations

Philip on technique, writing and the working life of a composer.

How I wrote Kara’s Theme from Detroit: Become Human | Cello + Loop Pedal

I invented this cello technique at school and years later used it on a Bowie song

Methods and scores

Practical guides in PDF, drawn from years of playing, writing and teaching.

Cello techniqueExtended techniques, including the overtone method Philip invented at school and later used on David Bowie’s “Everyone Says ‘Hi’”.
CompositionHow a theme is built, from the first sketch on manuscript paper to the finished score.
LoopingBuilding orchestral textures from a single instrument, live and in real time.

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Classes

Live looping

Small group classes on building whole pieces live from one instrument, a loop pedal and a good microphone. Dates to be announced: subscribers hear first.

Masterclasses and coaching

Work with Philip

Masterclasses for conservatoires, universities and schools, and one-to-one coaching for cellists and composers.

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