
Music Production, Theory, and Composition
The Conservatory is privileged to have several composers among its faculty members and offers individual lessons in 30, 45, and 60-minute lengths, depending on student need and teacher recommendation.
Meet Our Music Production, Theory, and Composition Faculty
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Kathryn Eames
Piano Department ChairPianoMusic Production, Theory, and CompositionAdult Studies -
Nic Gerpe
PianoMusic Production, Theory, and CompositionAdult Studies -
Renee Gilormini
PianoYoung MusiciansMusic Production, Theory, and Composition -
Vatché Mankerian
PianoAdult StudiesPianoMusic Production, Theory, and Composition -
Joshua Tan
PianoMusic Production, Theory, and Composition -
Ruby Wang
PianoMusic Production, Theory, and Composition -
Alexander Zhu
Music Production, Theory, and Composition Department ChairPianoMusic Production, Theory, and Composition
Summer Music Technology
Summer Youth Theory
2025-2026 Music Technology
2025-2026 Youth Theory Courses
August 25, 2025 – June 1, 2026
Tuition: $720/$360* for 30 min classes & $1,080/$540* for 45 min classes
Material fees not included
*Discount for students concurrently enrolled in individual lessons at PCM
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Theory Prep
Mondays
3:45 pm
Renee Gilormini -
Theory 1
Mondays
4:15 pm
Renee Gilormini -
Theory 2
Monday
4:45 pm
Renee Gilormini -
Theory 3
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Theory 4
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Theory 5
Mondays
6:20 pm
Renee Gilormini -
Theory 6
TBD
Ruby Wang -
Theory 7/8
TBD
Ruby Wang
2025-2026 Adult Theory Classes
August 25, 2025 – November 17, 2025
Tuition: $180
Material fees not included
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Jazz Theory
Mondays
1:00 pm
Sherry Luchette -
Intermediate Music Theory
Tuesdays
2:15 pm
Dr. Kathryn Eames -
Advanced Music Theory
Tuesdays
1:00 pm
Dr. Kathryn Eames
Class Descriptions
Youth Theory
Students enrolling in Theory classes will be required to take a placement exam unless enrolling in Music Theory Prep.
Adult Theory
About Zoom and PCM Tech Support
Zoom is an easy-to-use video conferencing platform that allows “face-to-face” meetings and classes from the comfort of your home. At PCM, we have dedicated staff members that can help you get set up for the class via phone or email. If you’d like tech support please call the front office at 626.683.3355 or music@pasadenaconservatory.org.