I'm Evan Zegiel, but my students know me as "Dr. Z." I am a classically trained performer and published composer with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree and over a decade of experience across classical, metal, jazz, and electronic music. My work has been recognized with national awards, featured on major stages, and performed by top-tier ensembles. I’ve taught university-level music, toured internationally, and built a reputation for blending rigorous craft with fearless creativity.
 

Now, I’ve created Compose & Conquer—a first-of-its-kind program that offers a complete, trans-genre system for writing music with clarity, confidence, and originality. This isn’t recycled academia or another formulaic songwriting course. It’s the culmination of everything I’ve learned from navigating the classical world, pushing genre boundaries, and helping artists unlock their authentic voice.
 

Whether you're self-taught, genre-crossing, or searching for a deeper framework, this program is built to transform how you compose—from the first idea to the final form.