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Classical Piano with Joseph C.

Emeryville, California

4.7
(7)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2006
Professional Music

    About Joseph C.

    4.7
    (7)
    Joey is an anomaly in the world of cellists. By combining cello with beatboxing, he has created a unique genre: Classical Hip Hop.  Joey records live on stage with a loop pedal and produces intricate tapestries of harmony, melody, and rhythm. His beatboxing (vocal percussion) and funky cello grooves form a rich soundscape for intelligent lyrics and his music spreads love, joy, laughter and conscious vibrations.  By beatboxing, throatsinging, singing, plucking and bowing the cello, Joey can mimic many styles of music from dubstep to folk to rock to classical to hip hop. Joey is the world's first long distance musical bike touring cellist. He has ridden his bike over 10,000 miles in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia. 

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-9 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-1 PM
    2 PM-9 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-9 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-9 PM
    Friday
    12 PM-1 PM
    3 PM-3:30 PM
    4 PM-5 PM
    6 PM-9 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-9 PM
    Sunday
    11:30 AM-9 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $65
    45 minutes
    $80
    60 minutes
    $95
    90 minutes
    $145
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    4.7
    7 Reviews
    Carrianne
    Online
    My 7 year old son started taking piano lessons with Joey this summer. He is very knowledgeable, flexible, my son loves taking lessons with him and is learning a lot. The setup is great and we have been able to have virtual piano lessons during the pandemic. He also provides recordings of each lesson. Highly recommend!
    Posted Oct 22, 2020
    Andrew
    Student's home
    Joe was able to work with my daughter to approach some very complex material (using Abelton live to live loop and edit her songs) at a pace and with a vocabulary and tone that completely defused an otherwise intimidating situation. His calm, steady manner spiced with just the right touch of dry wit and his keen ear for a mean beat kept the lessons fun and very productive. Joey's not just a fantastic and unique musician and teacher, however, he's a great person and a fantastic influence to have in your life.
    Posted May 14, 2020
    Ken
    Teacher's studio
    Joey is the best! A lesson from Joey is always a highlight of the week. I'd be surprised if you don't feel the same based on his talent, his warmth, his humor, and his intelligence.
    Posted May 1, 2020
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    Experience

    Professional Musician

    Jan, 2006 - Present

    Private Business

    I am a performer at festivals, corporate events, weddings, conferences, venues, clubs, bars, and more. I have toured all over the world.

    Private Music Lesson Instructor

    Jan, 2006 - Present

    Self

    I have privately taught children and adults to play cello, piano, guitar, beatboxing, and live looping for the last ten years.

    Education

    Cello Performance

    Jul, 1995 - Jul, 1997

    Misha Quint School of Music

    Professional Music

    Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2006

    Berklee College of Music

    Certifications

    Bachelor of Music

    Jun, 2006

    Berklee College of Music

    Graduated 2006

    Awards

    Chancellor's Scholarship

    Sep, 1998

    UC Berkeley

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