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Piano with Andrew C.

Copiague, New York

5.0
(11)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1975
Piano performance (Jazz)

    About Andrew C.

    5.0
    (11)
    Andy has been involved in music his entire working life playing the piano, home keyboard and home organ (not classical style) for over 40 years. He and his wife recently moved from the UK where he studied piano, achieving a jazz piano performance degree. He went on to work in the music industry for many years. This included working for a number of music education organizations producing materials for the Technics Music Academy and Yamaha Music School systems, training teachers for these systems, many piano / keyboard performances across the UK and Europe plus over 30 visits to Japan to work on instrument design for Yamaha and Casio. However, he continued to teach piano / keyboard on a private basis through all these activities. Teaching is his passion and he is a friendly, positive and reliable person who has assisted many students of all ages and all levels to improve their musical skills. He can teach all styles of music but has an expertise for Jazz (improvisation, jazz scales, chord structures, etc) Blues, American Song Book and artists such as Billy Joel, Elton John, Sting etc. He will come to your home and teach on your instrument which is very important. He will shape the tuition process to the individual needs of the student and looks forward to meeting and helping you reach your musical goals.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-4 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-2 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-1 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $38
    45 minutes
    $48
    60 minutes
    $58
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    5.0
    11 Reviews
    Guy
    Student's home
    Excellent lesson, very informative.
    Posted Apr 26, 2019
    Sophia
    Student's home
    As an adult in their 50's who failed music in junior high school, I never thought I could learn to play an instrument. I cannot say enough about how wonderful and patient Andy has been. Initially I was even more afraid because I remember how emotionless and stern my sister's piano teacher was back in the 1970's. Andy is more than personable and answers all questions in a way you can understand them when you know nothing about music. You never feel intimidated and rather you always feel encouraged. After four lessons I am really enjoying it and a lot of that has to do with the instructor! I would recommend him to anyone of any age who wants to learn piano.
    Posted Feb 27, 2019
    Theresa
    Student's home
    I am eight years old and Andy makes piano lessons so much fun!!!! I just love him.
    Posted Feb 27, 2019

    Experience

    Private Music Teacher & Performer

    Jan, 1975 - Sep, 2016

    Self Employed

    Teaching piano, home keyboard and home organ to private students.

    Head of Music and Product Design

    Jun, 2009 - Sep, 2016

    Casio UK

    Production of music content for Casio UK website including text, videos and running Casio Music Club. Working with Casio Japan to advise on future keyboard instrument design and operating systems.

    YMS Content Manager / Product Specialist

    Mar, 1987 - May, 2009

    Yamaha UK

    Create new course materials and repertoire content for Yamaha Music School UK. These materials were then used on a Global basis by Yamaha. Also working with Yamaha Japan to advise on future keyboard instrument design. Also training for Yamaha dealers and end user support.

    TMA Music Advisor / Product Specialist

    Jan, 1982 - Jan, 1987

    Technics Musical Instruments

    Advising and producing musical content for the (then) new Technics Music Academy plus instrument knowledge training for dealers staff and end user support.

    Education

    Piano performance (Jazz)

    Sep, 1978 - Jun, 1980

    Birmingham Conservatoire UK

    Awards

    Technics Organ Performance of the Year

    Nov, 1982

    Technics Musical Instruments

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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