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Songwriting with Bennie D.

McKeesport, Pennsylvania

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

    Songwriting techniques with a registered BMI as a songwriter and publisher

    I use techniques such as alliteration when writing lyrics as well as finding a song in a particular idiomatic style that appeals to me. Another technique I like to use is create the melody, then the bass line. This will insure a solid foundation for the other instruments. I am getting some nice results from my students. I have been writing songs for forty years and I am a publisher and songwriter with B.M.I. I have my own personal production studio. I am using "Studio One" , "Garageband" and ""Pro Logic" Digital audio workstations. It is a great way to teach songwriting.

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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

    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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    Alex
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    Bennie is a nice guy and a solid piano teacher.
    Posted Oct 5, 2022
    Robert
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    Bennie is a good teacher and helped me get good start in learning the piano
    Posted Jun 2, 2022
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    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 !!!
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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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