Teaches online
Teaches Intermediate, Advanced
Age: 15+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1980
Composition
About Alan B.
Alan has received 2 Grammy Awards and was nominated for many others. He's known internationally for his work as a jazz pianist. He's worked w/ Charlie Haden, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Chet Baker and Paul McCartney among others and is an award winning arranger. He's been called "one of the greatest living jazz pianists" by the LA Times and "one of the most original improvisers in the world of jazz" by Charlie Haden.
Rather than having a specific method or course of study, I prefer to share my musical experiences, finding ways to explore piano, composing or orchestration techniques, along with the study of musical examples suited to the student's particular needs.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-5 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-5:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6 PM
Friday
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM-12:30 PM
2 PM-6:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-6:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$125
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Experience
Professor Jazz Studies
Jan, 2015 - PresentNYU Steinhardt
Jazz piano improvisation and composition.
jazz Studies
Nov, 2014 - Nov, 2014Munich Hochschule
Workshops in piano, jazz improvisation and composition
Nov, 2012 - Nov, 2012College of Lake County Grayslake, Il
Conductor for Orchestra Concerts
Feb, 2005 - Sep, 2007Elvis Costello
Herb Alpert Visiting Professor
Mar, 2000 - Apr, 2001Berklee College
Jazz Composition and Improvisation (regular substitute for Charlie Haden)
Jan, 2000 - Jun, 2009California Institue of the Arts (CalArts)
Conductor for Diana Krall's orchestra concerts
Jan, 2000 - PresentDiana Krall
Pianist and Arranger
Feb, 1987 - Jul, 2016Charlie Haden Quartet West
Studio pianist Los Angeles
Mar, 1972 - Jun, 1985Johnny Mandel, David Rose and Nelson Riddle
Pianist and Arranger
Sep, 1969 - Jul, 1972Woody Herman Big Band
Education
Composition
Jan, 1966 - Jun, 1969Berklee College of Music
Awards
Grammy Nomination: BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT Children Of Lima
Feb, 1975Recording Academy
Grammy Nomination BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS I'm A Fool To Want You Kristen Chenoweth
Feb, 2016Recording Academy
Grammy Nomination: BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLO Solar
Feb, 2010Recording Academy
Grammy Nomination BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL SOLO 'Round Midnight
Feb, 2005Recording Academy
Grammy Nomination BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL SOLO What's New
Feb, 2004Recording Academy
Grammy Nomination BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT ACCOMPANYING VOCALIST(S) I'm Glad There Is You
Feb, 2002Recording Academy
Grammy WIN: BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT ACCOMPANYING VOCALIST(S) Shirley Horn w/ Quartet West
Feb, 1999Recording Academy
Grammy WIN: BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT ACCOMPANYING VOCALIST(S)/ Natalie Cole When I Fall in Love
Feb, 1996Recording Academy
Grammy Nomination: BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT WITH ACCOMPANYING VOCALS Without A Word Of Warning (Track)
Feb, 1994Recording Academy
Grammy Nomination: BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE, INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP Always Say Goodbye (Album)
Feb, 1994Recording Academy
Grammy Nomination: BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT Aja
Feb, 1978Recording Academy
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Alan's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-5 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-5:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6 PM
Friday
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM-12:30 PM
2 PM-6:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM-12 PM
2 PM-6:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$125
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