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Piano with Aashray H.

Valencia, California

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 10+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2014
Performer-Composer
  • 1 Repeated Students

About Aashray H.

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I am a professional pianist/keyboardist, songwriter, and recording artist. I graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Bachelors of Arts in Music & Technology and am pursuing my MFA as a Performer-Composer at CalArts in Valencia, CA. With my diverse background in both the technical and creative arts, I will be able to help build a foundation of musical knowledge that will allow students to explore areas from theory & performance to production and innovation, all with a musical focus. I teach students of all different ages and experience levels. My background is mainly in Carnatic (South Indian classical) music, which I have been playing on the keyboard for 17 years now, but I have been playing and performing jazz piano for the past 10 years as well. I have performed with my band, "In the Works" in the NYC area, and I also played with reggae-rock-fusion band "Light Warriors", so I have a lot of experience with live shows that I can also offer. I specialize in teaching students to read and play contemporary & jazz music using chord sheets, but more importantly, I can help you attain a deeper level of understanding of the music that most piques your interest, allowing you to tackle any challenge. My teaching style combines theory, piano, composition, and production to give students a more comprehensive understanding of music and how they can find their voice within it. My personal passion is contemporary music but I feeI that any musician can benefit from guided study, analysis, and practice in all different genres and styles of art. Making these connections is where I feel I have the most impact with my students, and I look forward to meeting and growing as musicians together!

Instructor details

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Teaching Hours

Monday
12 PM-9 PM
Tuesday
10 AM-3 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-3 PM
4 PM-9 PM
Thursday
10 AM-4 PM
Friday
10 AM-4 PM
Saturday
12 PM-5 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$36
45 minutes
$47
60 minutes
$58
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5 Reviews
Pilar
Online
Aashray has been teaching my son for over a year and he has learned so much. My son is very comfortable with him and Aashray is very patient with him.
Posted Jan 11, 2022
Cesaer
Online
Great first class! Very patient with my son.
Posted Aug 24, 2020
Manas
Online
I've been a self-taught keyboard player for about 1-1.5 years and was able to play few of my favorite songs decently well. So naturally after I signed up for his class I was curious about how this will be able to take my abilities to the next level, especially in COVID times as I originally signed up for in-person class! 4-5 months in, I can confidently say that I'm loving him as my keyboard instructor! He personally encouraged me to practice using the music that I love, while blending it with his teaching to exactly point out on how one needs to approach these things. He's been really flexible in terms of scheduling during this time and that has also allowed me to come to class when I'm at 100%. I don't know if my keyboard abilities are next level compared to when I started (it has improved), but I'm certainly enjoying this process!
Posted Aug 10, 2020
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Experience

Composer / Producer

Jan, 2011 - Present

Escapist Music

Freelance composer, producer, and audio engineer for any and all projects involving audio editing, mixing, sound design, music arrangement and composition, and live performance.

Live Sound Engineer

Jan, 2020 - May, 2022

California Institute of the Arts

Doing sound for recitals and shows on campus.

Music Director

Jan, 2020 - May, 2022

KCIA - CalArts Radio

Keeping music and equipment organized in studio for hosts to access.

Teaching Assistant - Music Theory

Sep, 2019 - May, 2022

California Institute of the Arts

Tutor and graduate teaching assistant for music theory.

Runner / Studio Assistant

Jul, 2018 - Aug, 2018

Remote Control Productions

Responsible for upkeep of studio facilities and assisting composers, producers, etc. with daily tasks. Worked at the front desk, as a studio runner, and as an administrative assistant. Responsible for important tasks vital to the smooth facilitation of studio operations.

Intern

Jan, 2018 - May, 2018

Studio Center

Assisted with studio setup and breakdown. Assisted with sessions, including setting up microphone for talent, working with ISDN network, and editing VO spots.

Tutor

Jan, 2015 - May, 2018

Stevens Institute of Technology

Taught music theory, composition, and piano studies.

Studio Assistant / Monitor

Aug, 2014 - May, 2018

Stevens Institute of Technology

Responsible for 1) Setting up of private studio room, with audio equipment cabinet, speaker set, and CD rack. 2) Setting up and assisting during sessions. 3) Setting up and repair of equipment in room (pianos, desks, mix board) 4) Organizing papers for repertoire 5) Setting up equipment in music studio for teaching use 6) Checking out of equipment (microphones, cables, etc.) and organization of studio

Education

Music & Technology

Aug, 2014 - May, 2018

Stevens Institute of Technology

Performer-Composer

Aug, 2019

California Institute of the Arts

Certifications

Bachelor of Arts

Aug, 2018

Stevens Institute of Technology

Affiliations

Grammy University Network

Aug, 2014

GRAMMY U is a unique and fast-growing community of college students, primarily between the ages of 17 and 25, who are pursuing a career in the recording industry. GRAMMY U events and special programs touch on all aspects of the music industry, from the technology to the tracks themselves. Events are scheduled throughout the semester to give GRAMMY U members a wide variety of experiences and professional development. Because we are part of The Recording Academy, members have extraordinary access to the industry and its artists.

SoundExchange

Jun, 2019

SoundExchange helps the music and creative community thrive in the digital age. SoundExchange is the independent nonprofit collective management organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties to featured artists and copyright holders. We represent recording artists – from unsigned a cappella to acid rock to multi-platinum stars and master rights owners including major and independent record labels. It’s our job to ensure that these artists and copyright holders are compensated when their work is broadcast by non-interactive digital radio.

Society of Composers and Lyricists

Aug, 2018

The Society Of Composers & Lyricists is an organization consisting of Hollywood's professional motion picture, Television, and multimedia music composers, songwriters and lyricists, with histories in the art of scoring for motion pictures and television. Many of its members have won or been nominated for Oscars, Emmys and Grammy Awards.

Audio Engineering Society

Oct, 2016

Established in 1948, the Audio Engineering Society, Inc. (AES) draws its membership from amongst engineers, scientists, other individuals with an interest or involvement in the professional audio industry. The membership largely comprises engineers developing devices or products for audio, and persons working in audio content production. It also includes acousticians, audiologists, academics, and those in other disciplines related to audio. The AES is the only world-wide professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology.

ASCAP

Jun, 2015

ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.

Languages

Spanish

Limited Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

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