TEACHING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS AND SUBJECTS:
Piano, Keyboards, Theory, Ear Training, Composition, Arranging
STYLES:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Electronic Music (MIDI/Digital Audio),
Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization
INSTRUCTION LEVELS OFFERED:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
 MISSION
STATEMENT:
As a full time professional musician and educator with over 23 years of
experience, I approach every student as an individual regardless of
their level. My mission is to nurture, motivate and inspire the innate
talent within each student. This is achieved by creating a unique
program of study that leads to the fulfillment of their complete musical
potential.
I especially enjoy teaching children with no previous experience. I
offer a comfortable atmosphere for learning that fosters a love and
appreciation for all that music has to offer.
The study of a musical instrument accelerates the growth of
intelligence and establishes a keen sense of personal discipline. By
focusing the mind and calming the nerves, music making is one of the
healthiest outlets for self-expression, creativity and joy.
PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
- Bachelor of Music degree from New England Conservatory of Music,
Boston. 1982
- Attended The High School of Music and Art and The Metropolitan
Music School in Manhattan (New York City)
- Studied abroad at L'Academie de
Musique, Sion, Switzerland
- Graduate studies at New York University
- Intensive private study and mentoring with Dwike Mitchell, George
Russell, Jeanette Giguere, Anne Prior Dodge and Ladji Camara.
EDUCATOR
- Private music teacher with 24 years experience
- Conducted master classes, workshops, teacher-training and assembly
concerts as an arts-in-education curriculum specialist in over 1000
schools since 1979
- Adjunct professor at Warren County Community College, Washington
NJ since 1997
- Visiting artist giving master classes at University of Georgia,
Berklee College of Music, University of North Texas, DelMar College,
New England Conservatory of Music, and Jersey City State College
INSTRUMENTALIST
- Performing artist on piano and keyboards, since 1972 as a
professional instrumentalist in both Western and non-Westem musical
genres
- Member of American Federation of Musicians Local 802 (New York
City) since 1982
- Featured weekend solo pianist for 9 consecutive years at the
United Nations Plaza Hotel, New York City
COMPOSER
- Over 60 original compositions registered with BMI having been
released on CDs for national and international distribution
- Compositions and recorded piano performances have been aired on
U.S. television networks that include CBS (Touched By An Angel), ABC
(Eyewitness News, Miracle Babies), Lifetime Network (Intimate
Portraits, Next Door with Katie Brown), A & E (Biography),
The History Channel (Modern Marvels), The Learning Channel,
Nickelodeon and The Travel Channel
- Music production and performance for commercials commissioned by
corporations that include IBM, AT&T, Time-Life, QVC-TV,
Mastercard, Panasonic, and Castrol
- Compositions and recorded piano performances aired on television
broadcasts in Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina, Brazil, Canada,
Netherlands, Italy, Finland, Ireland, France and Australia
RECORDING ARTIST
- Four CD's released as composer, arranger and principal
instrumentalist: Kindred Spirits, Universal Beat, Smokin’ Jazz,
Solo Piano for the High Harmony, Alternate Mode and Pyramid Music
Library record labels
BUSINESS OWNER
President of TransMedia Sound & Music a music production company and
audio recording facility, since 1987
PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA PHONE OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION, FEES,
SCHEDULING AVAILABILITY AND A COPY OF MY DETAILED POLICY DOCUMENT.
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