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Piano with Bennie D.

McKeesport, Pennsylvania

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1992
Music Theory
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About Bennie D.

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Hello. If you want to learn to play and understand piano and music,... I can help you! I teach, play and compose a variety of styles, such as pop, rock, blues, classical, jazz, and new-age music. I can show you how to listen to a recording and to play it without written music. Also, I can teach you to read a lead sheet/fake book/chord chart or the grand staff for piano. I can teach you simple or fancy chords/scales/songs. I have played keyboard and or piano for the "Diana Ross Show Review", "Beatlemania" and various notable restaurants/clubs in Pittsburgh, Pa. I studied music at Duquesne University and studied privately with Frank Cunimondo for Jazz improvisation. I enjoy helping students learn to play the piano and understand music. We will have a good time. I can teach you the fundamentals and beyond and help you pursue all of your musical goals. Please listen to my CD, "Spaces With Time". I hope you enjoy it. Ready to play? Let's schedule some lessons together soon.

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Summit Street McKeesport
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Teaching Hours

Monday
8 AM-7:30 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-7:30 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-7:30 PM
Thursday
8 AM-7:30 PM
Friday
8 AM-7:30 PM
Saturday
8 AM-10:30 AM
Sunday
3 PM-7:30 PM
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Pricing
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$105

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Classical Techniques

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Alex
Teacher's studio
Bennie is a nice guy and a solid piano teacher.
Posted Oct 5, 2022
Robert
Teacher's studio
Bennie is a good teacher and helped me get good start in learning the piano
Posted Jun 2, 2022
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Online
Bennie Dervin is the best piano player, composer, teacher, and all around musician EVER!! His expertise transcends all barriers. I have featured his music in my Hollywood TV series, and people from LA and all over the world rave to me about his phenomenal skills. He works hard at everything he does, going the extra mile. His passion for the art of music is pure and anyone who works with him is blessed-I know I am!! SO GRATEFUL!! 5 STARS HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!!
Posted Mar 4, 2022
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Experience

Musical Director

Mar, 2016 - Present

Oak Hills Christian Church

Been the Musical Director at Oak Hills Christian Church in Butler, PA since March 2016 to present date.

Multi Keyboardist and Pianist

Sep, 1979 - Apr, 1986

Pinoy Show Band

I have played Piano and/or Keyboards for the "Diana Ross Show Review", "Beatlemania" and with bands or solo at various notable restaurant/clubs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including the Grand Concourse. I studied music at Duquesne University and studied privately with Frank Cunimondo for Jazz improvisation. I toured with the Pinoy show band (a Top 40 Las Vegas-style revue band). I played Piano, created and played the string arrangements for multi-keyboards and synthesizers. I learned every part by ear and transcribed to lead sheet/chord charts.

Education

Piano Music Education

Sep, 1975 - Sep, 1978

Duquesne University; Pittsburgh, PA

Music Theory

Sep, 1983 - Sep, 1984

Berklee College of Music; Boston, MA

Certifications

Bennie D. Music Publishing, B.M.I

Jun, 1993

Broadcast Music Industries ( B.M.I)

Associate member of B.M.I as a song writer and publisher

Awards

Performing Musician

Jan, 2016

Various Venues

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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