David Fuentes currently directs "Figuring Out Melody," a site that shows how to use the basic materials of melody to compose with more expression and flair. He brings over 30 years of teaching experience from institutions that include Berklee College of Music, the University of Iowa, Brandeis University, and Calvin University. Fuentes composes music for the classical concert stage, theater and musical theater, television, art installations, popular music genres, and the church. A published author, Fuentes has written on music composition, vocation and the arts, and the place of music in human flourishing. You can find samples of his music and writing on his personal website: davidfuentesmusic.com, which also provides a longer bio.