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

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