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Piano with Alan S.

Falls Village, Connecticut

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10-75
Teaching since 1975
Graduate of the Yamaha Group 2012

    About Alan S.

    CAREER: PROFESSIONAL JAZZ ARTIST, ”MUSICIAN, EDUCATOR, PIANIST, COMPOSER, ARRANGER, BUSINESS OWNER: ALAN S. MUSIC CONSULTANTS *** Specialties *** Jazz improvisation over chord changes in various styles. Classical and Jazz background. Will work with student on Blues or Popular show tunes, etc. Any style for the piano. Interpretation, technique, tone quality and poise. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: HOTCHKISS SCHOOL, Lakeville, Connecticut 1997-present Associate Faculty Teach classes in Jazz Piano and small combo Incorporate Music Theory into syllabus RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, Newark, NJ Summer 2010 and 2011 Part-time Lecturer Teach course-Intro to Music (Music 101). Student comments were outstanding. WESTPORT SCHOOL OF MUSIC; Westport, Connecticut 1991-present Faculty Member Teach classes in Jazz and Classical Piano Pedagogy Incorporate Music Theory into syllabus Organize recitals for two pianos (4 hands) SALISBURY SCHOOL, Salisbury, Connecticut 2006-present Instructor in Piano: INDIAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, Lakeville, Connecticut 2004-2008 Music Instructor PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION 30 years experience Teach Improvisation, Jazz, Classical Music, Vocal Coaching, CLINICS TAUGHT INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA “CHILE. Santiago, Chile Teach Jazz Master Classes throughout country. Jazz Improvisation clinics/concerts in Iquique, Concepcion, and The Universidad de Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile WESTPORT SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Westport, CT Jazz Seminar-The Legacy of the Great Jazz Pianist-/Composers. Comparison of American Composers: Ellington/Strayhorn, Monk, Waller, Hancock, Powell, Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, Rodgers & Hart/Hammerstein, and Bernstein.(three seminar series) CRANE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, SUNY Potsdam, N.Y. Jazz Seminar-The importance of playing in a rhythm section, comping, supporting, blending, and soloing. BERKSHIRE SCHOOL, Sheffield, Massachusetts Master Class / Workshop with school Jazz Ensemble followed by Quartet Performance PUBLICATIONS Article and Piano Arrangement-2006 Piano Today (Summer 2006 Issue) Jazz Piano Stylings: New Sounds, A Contemporary Approach (Pg. 38) Original Composition: €œMagic Squares by Alan S. Cover Article and Piano Arrangement-2005 Piano Today (Summer 2005 Issue) on Cover: Modern Jazz Harmony-Alan S.. Musicianship - Harmony Workshop: The Pleasures of Harmonic Ambiguity. (Pg. 32) Original Composition: Snow Petals€ by Alan S. Composition, Music Book, ©2005 The Steinway Library of Piano Music, €”Jazz Piano: Pieces To Grow On (Original song Contributor) How '€˜Bout It? by Alan S. - Piano Arrangement, (Edward Shanaphy and Stuart Isacoff, ed.) Ekay Music Inc. 2 Depot Plaza, Suite 301. Bedford Hills, NY 10507) Composition, Music Book, ©2003 The Steinway Library of Piano Music, Piano Stylings of the Great Standards, Volume II (Contributor) Body and Soul by John Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton. Piano Arrangement, (Edward Shanaphy, ed.) Ekay Music Inc. Bedford Hills, NY 10507) Music Book©2003. The Steinway Library of Piano Music, €”Piano Stylings of Classic Christmas Carols (Contributor) 3 Piano Arrangements. (Ed Shanaphy, ed.) Ekay Music Inc. Piano Arrangement-2003 Piano Today (Winter 2003 Issue) Ballad for Very Tired and Very Sad Lotus Eaters by Billy Strayhorn Music Book-©2002 Beautiful Christmas Piano-12 Easy and Elegant Solos for the 12 Days of Christmas (Contributor) 4 Piano Arrangements.Ekay Music Inc(Distributed by Warner Bros.) Piano Arrangement, 2001 Sheet Music Magazine Vol.25, #3, (May 2001 Issue) Special Arrangement: €œNo Moon At All by Redd Evans, Words by Dave Mann Contributor,€”Music Book-©2001 €œ505 Great Piano Intros€ (Ekay Publishers) Republished ©2004 as The Steinway Library of Piano Music, 500 Piano Intros For The Great Standards Feature Article and Published Piano Arrangement,€”1999 Piano Today (Summer €˜99 Issue) The Jazzy Side of Leonard Bernstein, A Bernstein Beauty: €œLucky To Be Me€ by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Piano Arrangement-1999 Piano Today (Fall €˜99 Issue) Daydream€ by Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington Piano Arrangement-€”1999 Sheet Music Magazine Vol. 23, #4, (July €˜99 Issue) Special Arrangement: You Always Hurt The One You Love€ by Allan Roberts and Doris Fisher Piano Arrangement-€”1998 Piano Today (Winter 97/98 Issue) My Ship,€ by Kurt Weill & Ira Gershwin Piano Solo Sheet Music Series. 1990 €œRudy's Tail€ by Alan S., Second Floor Music, A Don Sickler Production PRESS All Music Guide to Jazz: Alan S.- Rainsplash CD Review (Style: Postbop Jazz) Cadence Jazz Records 1027 / 7 of 9 stars, by Steven A. Loewy,2000 Marge Hofacre€™s Jazz News, CD Review by Jim Santella, Spring 2000 Cadence Review of Jazz & Blues (record review) Vol.23, #1, Alan S., The Present (Whispering Pines 120649) Jan. 1997 Poughkeepsie News: Alan S.: Artist of the Month €”Profile, 1997 New York Times- €œJazz Is Joining the Masters At Westport Music School-Alan S.-Jazz Pianist, by James Lomuscio, 10/13/91 The Advocate, Stamford, Connecticut - In a gig at the mall, the piano player puts the spirit of music into Christmas from About Town by Arthur Helms12/24/98 Savannah News-Press, Georgia Alan S. €”Jazz: Classic Jazz Group Performing "Sunday€ by Frank Jossi, 4/20/86 Omaha World Herald -€œHampton's Tasty Solos Delight Crowd€ (review)—by Rick Ansorge 2/8/86 El Mercurio Santiago de Chile €œCon Jam Session Seran Conciertos de Alan S. 12/5/86 Jazztimes (record review) by Stanley Dance, 10/86 Jazz Journal International “Festival Roundup: Nice, France by Martin Richards, 5/86 Chicago Observer-Consumer Guide To Jazz Records€, by Lofton A. Emenari, 5/31/86 The Gazette Montreal - New and old favorites make records that are a pleasure Jazz Notes by Len Dobbin, 6/5/86 Coda (record review) by David Lewis, June 1987 BeBop and Beyond (record review) 5/1 Spring1987 El Sur En Concepcion: Manana actua: Alan S. Jazz Trio, Concepcion, Chile, 11/24/86 Jazziz (record review) by Frank Spena, contributing writer International Musician Interview with Lionel Hampton, by Burt Korall, June 1986. New York Times A Couple of Artists Come Back To Jazz by Procter Lippincott, 10/24/82 MEDIA FM Radio Interview at Columbia University Station WKCR where many CD selections were played. FM Radio Station WNCN (NYC) broadcast over the air Alan S.'s Solo piano version of Claude Debussy'€™s, €œReflets dans Leau€ into Billy Strayhorn'€™s €œLush Life on David Dubal's show as an example of Classical music meeting Jazz. (from Alan's Rainsplash recording) Several Live broadcast performances of the Alan S. Jazz Trio on NPR station WAMC from Albany, NY Television Documentary on Jazz in Chile€”Musicalimente: The Alan S. Jazz Trio (1986)

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-11:30 AM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-11:30 AM
    Friday
    1:30 PM-8 PM
    Saturday
    10:30 AM-8 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $53
    45 minutes
    $65
    60 minutes
    $80
    90 minutes
    $119
    120 minutes
    $150
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    Feb, 1985 - Present

    Alan S. Music Consultants

    Alan S. Music Consultants is a professional service that has been providing quality musical groups for a variety of events since 1985. Mr. S. personally has more than 20 years of experience playing concerts, clubs, private parties and corporate functions. His experience can help guide you in selecting the perfect entertainment for your event. Our organization is happy to work with your party planner, caterer, or hotel representative to help create your special day. Our agency can plan music for corporate events, work with your public relations firm or help select the appropriate music for your wedding, private party or concert. We have provided music for most of the major hotels, country clubs, and restaurants in New York City, Connecticut and Upstate New York. Cozy & intimate to ballroom & big band Our primary goal is to customize our musical performance to your needs. All of our bands are tightly knit working units who regularly perform together. Our experienced and enthusiastic band leaders create wonderfully sophisticated music for listening, as well as a wide Variety of exciting dance music ranging from Jazz Standards and Swing, Latin Bossa-Novaand Samba to classic Rock, Motown, Rhythm & Blues, and Contemporary music. If its classical music you're looking for, we can provide that too. We represent several chamber music groups, ranging from flute, violin and cello combinations to guitar, oboe, and flute; or you might want to choose a string quartet. We also have string, woodwind, brass and Baroque groups available to provide programs carefully arranged for any eventor festivity. For your wedding We can customize music to please from 30 to 500 guests. The musical diversity that we offer should satisfy any age group. We perform at a level that allows enjoyable conversation or brings up the intensity-depending on what you want. Chamber music for your ceremony is also available. Whatever your need, we provide the music to make your day perfect. Our agency is here to answer any questions you may have, from the first dance to the last. Check out the free demo Listen to our free demo-it demonstrates a wide range of musical styles and we're sure you'll find the one that's right for your event. From Swing standards from the Big Band Era, Motown to Classic Rock and Roll, Contemporary to Jazz and Show Tunes-we've got it all. Frequently our saxophonist switches to flute and our bands provide classical chamber music for ceremonies or a laid-back cocktail hour. Let us know-we'll tailor the music to fit you. Download the demo songs in MP3 format. If you prefer a CD mailed to you, please contact me.

    Education

    B.A. Music Major Graduated Summa Cum Laude 1976

    Sep, 1972 - Jun, 1976

    CITY UNIVERSITY Of NEW YORK, QUEENS COLLEGE; New York City

    Graduate of the Yamaha Group 2012

    Jun, 2012 - Sep, 2012

    YAMAHA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

    M.A. in Jazz History and Research 2013

    Jun, 2010 - May, 2013

    RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, Newark, New Jersey

    Awards

    Individual Artists’ Fellowship Grant for Music Composition.

    Jan, 1996

    New York Foundation for the Arts 1995-1996

    Morroe Berger — Benny Carter Jazz Research Fund stipend

    Jun, 2011

    Rutgers Unniversity

    Grant in Music Composition and Performance 1998

    Apr, 1998

    Meet The Composer Fund , New York City

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