Alex's Music Lessons (Piano)

Years of Experience: 44 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: I have played in jazz, rock, and blues bands since college. I graduated San Francisco State with my Masters in Music Ed. with a concentration in Jazz Piano Theory. I give my students a solid foundation in classical technique but I also stress music theory and ear training. As a pianist and keyboardist in a variety of bands I can offer training in improvisation, focusing on blues, gospel or jazz. Having studied classical piano since I was five, I teach good piano technique first, but I also let students focus on ear training, theory, and improvisation if they desire it. I stress self-expression as the main goal of being a well-rounded musician and I make sure students take an active role in directing their own musical exploration. Formal Education: Four years at St. Thomas Choir School '74-'78. Music Theory and composition lessons at Hampshire College '83-'85. Masters degree in Music Ed. for San Francisco State University with concentration in Jazz Piano and Jazz Theory '87 Private Education: Classical piano private instruction since age 5. Private theory lessons since age 15. Performing Experience: I have played in 17 piece jazz bands at San Francisco State University and Montclair State University. Released on CD for One Seed; keyboardist for Three Martini Lunch and Boolawee; assorted stand-in performances on Motown, Gospel, and Rhythm and Blues bands Experience Teaching: I have taught piano and theory for the last twelve years.