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Jazz Piano,
From 82.96 C$ /h
This class is geared towards students who already possess a fundamental understanding of music and wish to develop an understanding of jazz harmony, improvisation, theory as well as stride, solo comping and ensemble performance concepts.
While the course offers instruction on the piano only, it can be tailored to be predominately theory based allowing for students of other instruments to apply.
It should be noted that this course generally puts a strong emphasis on transcription and interpretation of those transcriptions, If you unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the process of transcription, do not hesitate to join. Part of this course is designed to help you develop the tools necessary to begin or improve on your transcribing abilities.
While the course offers instruction on the piano only, it can be tailored to be predominately theory based allowing for students of other instruments to apply.
It should be noted that this course generally puts a strong emphasis on transcription and interpretation of those transcriptions, If you unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the process of transcription, do not hesitate to join. Part of this course is designed to help you develop the tools necessary to begin or improve on your transcribing abilities.
Extra information
Access to Spotify, iTunes or some other music provider
Location
At teacher's location :
- New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Online from United States
About Me
Hi, I am a professional jazz pianist and educator of roughly twenty years. I have toured most of the world performing and educating individuals on the jazz idiom, a music I am deeply passionate about, I spend nearly every moment of my life dedicated to the music, and while I don't expect this of my students, I feel they should always expect this as an inspiring and engaging element of my teaching style.
Education
I began studying piano at age six. After seven years of classical studies, I went on to study with New England Conservatory's Charlie Banacos where I spent four years prior to college studying jazz theory.
Undergrad: Crane School of music; Jazz Theory 2006
Graduate School: North Carolina Central University; Jazz Composition and Arranging 2010
Undergrad: Crane School of music; Jazz Theory 2006
Graduate School: North Carolina Central University; Jazz Composition and Arranging 2010
Experience / Qualifications
I have been an internationally touring jazz pianist and educator for nearly twenty years. I am presently a member of Delfeayo Marsalis's Uptown Jazz Orchestra , the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra as well as the pianist for singer Cyrille Aimee and bassist John Brown. I have worked as a substitue for many groups including the Branford Marsalis Quartet, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Nenna Freelon and Philip Harper.
As an educator, I am a former jazz piano and theory instructor of East Carolina University and St, Augustine University in North Carolina, In 2017 I was hosted as an artist in residence at the Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands and presently, I am the jazz piano instructor at Southern Mississippi University, Inclusive in my collegiate background are a series of masters classes I have taught at institutions around the world during my time spent on tour.
As an educator, I am a former jazz piano and theory instructor of East Carolina University and St, Augustine University in North Carolina, In 2017 I was hosted as an artist in residence at the Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands and presently, I am the jazz piano instructor at Southern Mississippi University, Inclusive in my collegiate background are a series of masters classes I have taught at institutions around the world during my time spent on tour.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
Availability of a typical week
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New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
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04-08
08-12
12-16
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