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Piano with Dan C.

Brooklyn, New York

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1997
Masters of Music in Jazz Piano Performance

    About Dan C.

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    I'm a professional pianist and composer with a passion for both performing and teaching. I have an undergraduate degree in music performance from Northwestern University, and a masters degree in jazz performance from NYU. I've released six albums with my band, and my music has been licensed for TV (WB) and film (Universal). My last album was featured on NPR's "Fresh Air," and I tour nationally and internationally while overseeing a teaching studio of about 20 students here in New York. While my passion is jazz and I work in contemporary music, I've studied classical piano since age 4 and believe that a strong foundation in theory and harmony translates well to all genres while providing much needed context. My students are all ages and range in ability from beginner to professional. I teach out of a cozy studio in Boerum Hill, and travel to students homes under the right circumstances. Whether your goals are reading music, reading chord charts, playing by ear, improvising, or composing, I always strive to make the lessons fun and stress free!

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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    8 AM-10 AM
    12:30 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-2 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-1 PM
    3 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-5 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-3 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $75
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    5.0
    4 Reviews
    Cassandra Rosner
    Cassie always looks forward to her weekly lesson with Dan. Having never played before, I think she's made excellent progress.
    Posted Dec 9, 2015
    Bridget Carey
    Great lessons so far! Dan is a good teacher and very patient with a total beginner
    Posted Apr 3, 2016
    Amanda David
    Very patient, and knowledgeable. Great instruction on form and theory as well.
    Posted Aug 8, 2016
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    Education

    Bachelor of Arts in History

    Sep, 1994 - Jun, 1999

    Northwestern University

    Masters of Music in Jazz Piano Performance

    Sep, 2009 - May, 2011

    New York University

    Bachelor of Music

    Sep, 1994 - Jun, 1999

    Northwestern University

    Affiliations

    Phi Beta Kappa

    Jun, 1999

    The Phi Beta Kappa Society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America’s leading colleges and universities. The Society sponsors activities to advance these studies — the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences — in higher education and in society at large.

    BMI

    Sep, 2001

    Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

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