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APServing students, artists, churches, weddings, and events

Music lessons, performance, recording, and event audio in one place.

Teach. Perform. Record. Arrange. Engineer. AP Music & Audio helps students, artists, churches, and event clients with practical, high-quality music and audio support.

Studio / Stage / Lessons

One team for the music work around the moment.

Lessons
Charts
Live Audio
Recording

Built for real bookings

Lessons

Kids + adults

Events

Music + audio

Projects

Charts + tracks

PianoDrumsGuitarBassImprovisationSheet MusicChord ChartsRecordingLive SoundWeddingsEvent AudioEquipment Rental

Who we are

Creative musicianship with practical audio skill.

AP Music & Audio is led by Oliver and Alex, musicians who work across teaching, music direction, arranging, performance, recording, and live sound. The business is built for real client needs: learning an instrument, preparing a song, building a chart, recording usable parts, setting up sound for an event, or solving a music problem clearly.

Oliver and Alex serve as music directors at church and regularly work with weekly song preparation, arrangements, charts, sound setup, and live audio systems. That mix of teaching, performance, and production experience keeps the work organized, musical, and grounded in what clients actually need.

Teach

Arrange

Engineer

Lessons

Lessons that connect fundamentals to music students care about.

AP Music & Audio teaches kids, teens, and adults with a practical approach: learn the instrument, understand the music, read when useful, improvise with confidence, and work on songs that matter to the student.

Piano Lessons

Instructor: Oliver, with Alex support where appropriate

Ideal student: Kids, teens, adult beginners, returning players, and students who want stronger musical understanding.

What students can expect:

  • Piano technique and coordination
  • Reading sheet music
  • Reading chord charts
  • Improvisation and musical decision-making
  • Songs the student actually wants to play

Drum Lessons

Instructor: Alex

Ideal student: Students who want rhythm, groove, coordination, song-learning, and practical playing skills.

What students can expect:

  • Core beats, fills, and timekeeping
  • Playing with songs and bands
  • Style-based groove work
  • Improvisation and musical confidence
  • Foundations for church, school, or personal playing

Guitar Lessons

Instructor: Alex

Ideal student: Beginners and developing players who want chords, songs, rhythm, and flexible playing skills.

What students can expect:

  • Open chords and rhythm patterns
  • Favorite songs and practical repertoire
  • Improvisation basics
  • Style-based playing
  • Music fundamentals that connect to real songs

Bass Lessons

Instructor: Alex

Ideal student: Students who want groove, timing, song parts, church band readiness, and practical bass foundations.

What students can expect:

  • Bass lines and groove
  • Playing with drums and chord instruments
  • Chord chart reading
  • Song-based learning
  • Improvisation and supportive musicianship

Favorite-song learning

Students can bring songs they already care about. Lessons connect fundamentals to music they actually want to play.

Reading and chart skills

Learn sheet music, chord charts, lead sheets, and the practical reading skills used in rehearsals and services.

Kids and adults

Lessons are useful for young beginners, adult beginners, returning musicians, and intermediate students who want clearer direction.

In-person or online

Availability can be adapted by student, schedule, and location. Replace this with exact lesson format details before launch.

Oliver lesson focus

18 years of piano experiencePiano lessonsSheet music readingChord chart readingImprovisationMusical understanding and preparation

Alex lesson focus

Drums, guitar, and bassPlaying since around age 12Currently age 21ImprovisationBroad musicianshipPractical song-learning and style-based support

Advanced Musicianship & Music Technology

Where music instinct meets technical depth.

Oliver combines ear-based musicianship with a background in music technology and software development. In addition to 18 years of piano experience, he can teach students to play entirely by ear, recognize notes and chord movement without reference, and develop practical musical instinct.

He has perfect pitch.

"Students can learn to hear what is happening in music, not only copy what is written on a page."
Perfect PitchPlay By EarEar TrainingMIDI Controller ProgrammingMusic Hardware CodingGraduate Music ProgrammingWave & Signal TheoryMusic Technology ResearchChord Editor DevelopmentKaren Music Website

Coded music hardware and programmed custom MIDI logic controllers to expand musical capability and customize performance behavior.

Approached music as a system of wave frequency, signal flow, and sonic manipulation, not just performance.

Completed a graduate-level music programming course.

Completed a graduate research project focused on two cutting-edge music programming languages.

Built a web application for chord editing and music notation.

Built a Karen music website for chord editing, song library management, and practical church music preparation.

What this means for clients

Students can learn by ear, not just by reading.
Ear training is available as part of lessons.
Improvisation is grounded in real musical hearing, not just theory patterns.
Music technology work is available for clients with custom needs.

Music Services

Charts, notation, arrangements, MIDI, and music prep that make projects easier to use.

These services help students, churches, artists, and performers move from an idea or recording to something playable, readable, rehearsable, or ready to share.

Notation

Song Transcription

Turn a recording into written music, chord symbols, or a clearer learning reference.

For
Students, singers, worship teams, bands, and artists.
Deliverables
Sheet music, chord chart, lead sheet, or song notes.
Value
Helpful when a song is not written down or the existing version does not fit your needs.
Notation

Sheet Music Writing

Create readable notation for melodies, piano parts, instrumental parts, or full song ideas.

For
Students, performers, churches, teachers, and songwriters.
Deliverables
Clean PDF sheet music and editable source files when needed.
Value
Makes music easier to rehearse, teach, share, and perform with confidence.
Charts

Chord Charts and Lead Sheets

Prepare clear charts that musicians can use quickly in rehearsal or live settings.

For
Church teams, singers, bands, worship leaders, and event musicians.
Deliverables
Chord chart, Nashville-style chart, lead sheet, or simplified version.
Value
Keeps the whole group aligned without overcomplicating the music.
Production

Audio to MIDI Conversion

Rebuild or translate musical ideas into MIDI for editing, arranging, or production.

For
Producers, songwriters, arrangers, and clients with recorded ideas.
Deliverables
MIDI files, cleaned parts, and optional reference audio.
Value
Makes recorded ideas easier to edit, transpose, arrange, and build into tracks.
Production

MIDI to Audio Rendering

Convert MIDI parts into polished WAV or audio references using appropriate sounds.

For
Clients with MIDI files, composers, arrangers, and project builders.
Deliverables
WAV, MP3, stems, or reference mixes.
Value
Turns raw MIDI into something easier to hear, share, and build from.
Arranging

Custom Arrangements

Adapt a song for a vocalist, band, church team, event, or specific instrument group.

For
Churches, wedding clients, singers, students, and performers.
Deliverables
Charts, sheet music, demo audio, or rehearsal notes.
Value
Makes a song fit the people, setting, key, style, and moment.
Lessons

Song Learning Help

Break down a song into playable sections, chord progressions, rhythms, and practice steps.

For
Students, adult learners, singers, and self-taught musicians.
Deliverables
Lesson plan, chart, practice notes, or custom learning guide.
Value
Gives students a practical path through the song instead of guessing from random videos.
Production

Cover Song Production

Build musical support for a cover performance, video, rehearsal, or event.

For
Singers, creators, wedding clients, and performers.
Deliverables
Backing track, piano part, instrumental track, stems, or demo.
Value
Helps the song sound complete while keeping the arrangement tailored to the client.
Arranging

Score Writing and Composition

Create musical parts or score ideas around a client's song, video, or project.

For
Artists, creators, churches, and clients with original material.
Deliverables
Written score, demo audio, instrumental parts, or arrangement notes.
Value
Adds structure, polish, and musical direction to an idea that needs development.
Charts

Rehearsal-Ready Music Prep

Prepare materials so musicians can show up ready and understand the plan.

For
Church teams, bands, schools, and event groups.
Deliverables
Charts, keys, notes, reference links, section maps, and cue sheets.
Value
Reduces confusion and makes rehearsals more focused.
Church

Worship Set Support

Help churches prepare keys, charts, arrangements, transitions, and weekly music materials.

For
Worship leaders, church bands, and music directors.
Deliverables
Set charts, simplified parts, transition notes, and prep materials.
Value
Supports the music team with practical preparation that respects the service setting.

Live Sound & Event Audio

Clean, organized audio support for events, weddings, and churches.

Live sound has pressure: people need to hear clearly, the setup has to work, and the event needs to keep moving. AP Music & Audio supports planning, setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and on-site audio needs for small-to-medium events.

Event Sound Setup

Plan and set up speakers, mixer routing, microphones, cables, and basic system flow for small-to-medium events.

Wedding Sound Optimization

Support ceremony or reception audio with planning, clean signal flow, clear speech, and smooth transitions.

Church Audio Support

Help worship teams, speakers, and music leaders with sound setup, troubleshooting, and practical system use.

Speaker, Mixer, and Cable Setup

Connect and organize audio gear so the setup is clear, labeled, stable, and ready before the event starts.

On-Site Sound Support

Stay available during an event to adjust levels, solve issues, and keep audio moving smoothly.

Audio Troubleshooting

Track down hum, weak signal, feedback, routing confusion, microphone issues, and unclear mixes.

Event audio starts before the event day.

For weddings, church services, and events, the best results come from clear planning: location, audience size, ceremony or program flow, microphones, music playback, power, setup time, and who needs to be heard. The inquiry form is built to capture those details early.

Performance & Recording

Musical parts and performances shaped around the client, song, or event.

Whether the need is live music, a recorded piano part, a bass line, a drum track, a guitar part, or a backing track, the goal is usable music that fits the project instead of generic parts.

Wedding and Event Performance

Live music support for ceremonies, receptions, private events, church events, and special moments.

Piano and Keyboard Recordings

Polished piano, keyboard, and synth parts shaped around the client's song, video, or arrangement.

Drum, Guitar, and Bass Tracking

Session-style instrumental parts for demos, covers, worship projects, and original songs.

Cover Performances

Musical performances or recorded parts for cover songs, event moments, and online content.

Backing Track Creation

Custom tracks, stems, or reference mixes that support singers, services, lessons, or events.

Music Production Support

Collaborative support for arranging, recording, choosing parts, and shaping a project into something usable.

Sample Reel

A focused space for performance and recording samples.

AP Music & Audio can use this section for piano recordings, event music, cover performances, and project examples as the media library grows.

In the Room

Music and audio work that feels prepared before the first note.

From lessons and rehearsals to performance, recording, and event audio, AP Music & Audio brings the same care to preparation, sound, and follow-through.

Warm live performance stage with musicians and lights

Weddings / Events

Performance Preparation

Ceremony music, worship moments, and event performances are prepared around the setting, timing, and people in the room.

Recording studio desk with keyboard, monitors, and audio gear

Studio / Production

Recording and Tracks

Piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, and backing tracks are shaped to serve the song instead of crowding it.

Concert audio equipment and stage lighting

Live Sound

Event Audio Setup

Speaker placement, mixer routing, microphones, cables, and troubleshooting are handled with the event flow in mind.

Piano keys in a warm music lesson setting

Students / Adults

Practical Lessons

Lessons connect fundamentals, reading, improvisation, and ear training to songs students actually want to play.

Equipment Rental

Selected music and audio gear for events and projects.

AP Music & Audio can rent selected music and audio gear for events, rehearsals, and projects. Exact inventory, availability, policies, and pricing can be added as the business finalizes rental options.

Speakers
Cables
Stands
Mixers
Microphones
Related event audio gear

Rental requests should include event date, location, expected audience size, setup time, and whether setup support is needed.

Meet the Team

Two practical musicians covering lessons, services, sound, and performance.

Oliver and Alex bring different strengths to the same goal: helping clients learn, prepare, perform, record, and sound clear.

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Oliver

Co-founder / Music Director / Piano Instructor / Music Services

Oliver is a music director, pianist, software developer, and music technologist. He has 18 years of piano experience and serves as a music director at church, handling weekly arrangements, charts, sound setup, and live audio every week.

  • Beyond performance and teaching, Oliver has a background in software development, having built a chord editor web application and a Karen music website for practical song preparation.
  • He completed graduate-level music programming coursework and a research project on advanced music programming languages, and has coded custom MIDI logic controllers for performance and studio use.
  • He has perfect pitch and can teach students to play by ear, read music, understand chord charts, and develop real musical instinct across styles.

Specialties

Piano (18 years)Music DirectionSheet Music & Chord ChartsEar Training & Play By EarImprovisationMIDI ProgrammingMusic TechnologyChord Editor DevelopmentKaren Music Website
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Alex

Co-founder / Multi-Instrument Instructor / Sound & Performance Support

Alex is a multi-instrumentalist who plays drums, guitar, and bass. He has been playing since around age 12 and brings broad, practical musicianship to lessons, recording, performance, and live sound work.

  • He co-leads music direction at church and contributes to weekly sound setup, event audio, and music preparation.

Specialties

DrumsGuitarBassImprovisationSong-Based TeachingLive Sound SupportPerformanceRecording

Portfolio

Real projects. Real work.

A snapshot of music technology, language technology, live production, and practical music direction work behind AP Music & Audio.

Music Chord Editor interface preview
Music Technology / Web App

Music Chord Editor

Built a web application for editing and displaying chord charts, notation structures, and music data in real time. Designed for practical musicianship workflows and chart preparation.

Tools / methods
JavaScript, HTML/CSS, custom music data logic
Outcome
Functional application - active development

Private project preview

Music Technology / Church Music

Karen Music Website

Built a Karen music website for managing songs, editing chord charts, preparing worship materials, and supporting practical weekly music direction workflows.

Tools / methods
Python, Flask, JavaScript, SQLite, chord chart editing logic
Outcome
Functional application - active development
View GitHub
Music Hardware / Programming

Custom MIDI Logic Controller

Coded custom logic for MIDI controllers to expand musical capability, customize performance behavior, and map signal flow for live and studio use.

Tools / methods
MIDI programming, hardware coding, signal logic
Outcome
Working custom controller configurations
Academic Research / Music Technology

Graduate Music Programming Research

Completed a graduate-level music programming course and a research project analyzing two cutting-edge music programming languages, exploring their design, expressiveness, and applications in contemporary music systems.

Tools / methods
Graduate research, music programming languages
Outcome
Completed research project
Music Direction / Live Audio

Church Music Direction & Weekly Production

Serves as music director at a church, handling weekly song selection, arrangement, chart preparation, sound setup, live audio engineering, and team coordination every week.

Tools / methods
Live mixing, charts, arrangements, sound systems
Outcome
Ongoing weekly production
Live Sound / Event Audio

Live Event Sound Setup & Optimization

Plans, sets up, and operates sound systems for church services, events, and weddings. Handles speaker placement, mixer routing, microphone setup, signal troubleshooting, and on-site audio support.

Tools / methods
Mixers, speakers, microphones, cables, signal chain
Outcome
Multiple events supported

Why Choose Us

Versatile enough for broad needs, focused enough to keep the work clear.

AP Music & Audio is built for people who need music to become practical: a student needs a path, a church needs charts, an event needs clear sound, or an artist needs usable parts.

Broad capability, clear categories

Clients can come for lessons, charts, live sound, recording, performance, or rentals without having to piece together separate providers.

Real weekly music direction

Church music direction keeps the work practical: songs need keys, charts, prep, rehearsal flow, and sound that works live.

Teaching that connects to real songs

Students can work on fundamentals while also learning music they care about, including songs, charts, reading, and improvisation.

Event-ready audio thinking

Sound support is planned around clarity, setup time, signal flow, speaker placement, and the pressure of real events.

What To Expect

Clear preparation, useful music, and sound that serves the room.

Every service is shaped around practical outcomes: students who understand what they are playing, musicians who have the right materials, and events that sound organized.

Lessons are built around musical progress that students can hear and feel: stronger rhythm, clearer chords, better reading, and songs they want to keep practicing.

Lesson approach

Students and families

Event support starts with planning: what needs to be heard, where people will be, what gear is needed, and how the sound should move through the moment.

Event readiness

Weddings and private events

Charts, keys, transitions, and weekly preparation are organized so musicians can rehearse with less confusion and more confidence.

Music preparation

Church music support

Recording and production support stays focused on usable musical parts: clean tracks, tasteful choices, and collaboration that keeps the project moving.

Project support

Recording project

FAQ

Common questions before starting.

These answers are written for first-time visitors and can be tightened once policies, pricing, and scheduling are finalized.

What ages do you teach?

AP Music & Audio can support kids, teens, and adults. Exact age availability can depend on the instrument, student readiness, and schedule.

Do you teach beginners?

Yes. Beginners are welcome, and lessons can start with fundamentals, favorite songs, rhythm, chords, reading, or a mix of those skills.

Can you teach me a specific song?

Yes. Song-based learning is a core part of the lesson approach. Students can bring music they already want to learn.

Do you offer lessons for adults?

Yes. Adult beginners and returning musicians can work on practical skills, songs, reading, chords, improvisation, and confidence.

Do you provide sheet music or chord charts?

Yes. AP Music & Audio can create sheet music, chord charts, lead sheets, simplified charts, and rehearsal-ready music materials.

Can you play for weddings or events?

Yes. Performance support may be available for weddings, ceremonies, receptions, church events, and private events depending on the date and music needs.

Do you provide live sound setup?

Yes. AP Music & Audio can help with event sound setup, speaker and mixer setup, microphone routing, troubleshooting, and on-site support.

Do you offer equipment rental?

Selected audio and music gear may be available for rental. Contact AP Music & Audio with your date, location, and equipment needs.

Can you record parts for my song?

Yes. Piano, keyboard, drums, guitar, bass, backing tracks, and production support may be available depending on the project.

How do I get a quote?

Use the inquiry form with the service type, date if relevant, and a short description of what you need. AP Music & Audio can follow up with availability and next steps.

Start here

Tell us what you need music or audio help with.

Use the form for lessons, charts, recordings, wedding music, live sound, church support, or rentals. A short description is enough to start.

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