Kevin C., Online Teacher | Teaches Private Lessons Online

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Kevin C.

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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 6+

Teaching since 2022

Master of Music - Composing for Film & Multimedia

Learn piano from an expert teacher with almost 3 decades of piano experience!

Are you interested in learning how to play your favorite contemporary song? Or are you trying to learn the basics of piano and you don't know where to start? Let's work on these things together! My lessons are based on your understanding of the piano, whether it's figuring out how to improvise over lead sheets, or starting with the essentials if it's your first time at the piano bench. Geared towards beginner and intermediate students, I will be your guide as we move through fundamental fingering, scales, and rhythms just to name a few. Once we've achieved the basics, we will then move on towards some more complex sheet music or to improvising chord charts of your favorite contemporary songs. Send me a message to see if we're a good match! 🙂

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Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

6 AM-2 PM

Tuesday

6 AM-2 PM

Wednesday

6 AM-7 AM

12 PM-2 PM

Thursday

6 AM-2 PM

Friday

6 AM-2 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$45

45 minutes

$65

60 minutes

$80

About Kevin C.

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Hello! I am a professional singer-songwriter and recording artist who sings and plays piano. After getting a double major in Music and Economics from Duke University, I completed my Masters in Music with a focus in Film Scoring at New York University. Since graduating with my Masters, I have now been working in the music industry for over a decade! I teach voice students of all types of experiences, whether you're someone who is just starting out, or a more seasoned vocalist who wants to continue to improve and needs an accountability partner. Either way, your voice is unique to you, and I will teach you by applying many worthwhile vocal techniques and warm-ups that will help you unlock your truest singing voice. As you develop your vocals, we'll then learn to sing with confidence, emotion, and feeling. My piano lessons are geared more towards beginner and intermediate levels. I studied classical piano for over 10 years and then switched to studying jazz piano for the next 6 years. For the last 20 years, however, I have been developing contemporary keyboard as my primary instrument and piano style. I will cater the lessons to the need of the student, whether that's learning scales and reading music in a classical sense, or by reading chord charts and ultimately improvising your way through a lead sheet. As a recording artist, I have released several singles, cover songs, and EPs, while touring and performing live at various venues, music festivals, and house concerts around the country. I perform live as a musical duo over on Twitch several times a week and collaborate with other Twitch musicians. Now based out of my studio in North Jersey, I'm excited to meet you and come up with a lesson plan that is based around your own musical needs!

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Experience

Cinematic Singer-Songwriter and Music Producer

Oct, 2013 - Present

Self-Employed

Performing artist and frequent backup player for other musicians. - Performed at TwitchCon San Diego (2022) - Signed with Brave Enough Entertainment to book Colleges/Universities (2020) - Top 10 Finalist in the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival (2017) - Emerging Artist Showcase at Blast On The Bay Songwriters Festival (2016) - Nominated for Best USA in the Toronto Independent Music Awards (2016) - Performed at Musikfest (2015)

Coordinator (Temp), Music for Brands/Advertising

Apr, 2013 - Oct, 2013

Sony Music Entertainment

Designed and distributed weekly newsletter containing new releases from all Sony Music artists. Registered incoming master requests into company's systems, following up with clients on any pending deals. Handled administrative duties for department VP, including expenses, scheduling, travel, and database management. Maintained master contact list of all artist Product/Marketing Managers for each label under Sony Music. Handled client requests for specific music needs and coordinated ticket distribution for all artist events.

Freelance Music Researcher

Jan, 2012 - Nov, 2014

Search Party Music

Worked with Grammy Award-winning music supervisor, Randall Poster, in compiling various historical music collections. Researched for such projects as Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and HBO’s Boardwalk Empire.

Film Composer

Mar, 2011 - Present

Contract

Original scores have been featured in both film and commercial work, appearing at numerous film festivals around the country. - Lady In White: Chapter 4 (2021) - The Lightkeeper (2017) - Post-it® “Colors Of The World” Collection TV Spot (2014) – With MassiveMusic - ESPN Monday Night Countdown: Mike Ditka Tribute (2013) - Soul Stealer: A Short Film by Shawn Spitler (2013) - PhotoShelter Image Makers: Matthew Karas (2013) - PhotoShelter Beta: Online Promo (2013) - West Side Montessori School: 50th Anniversary Promo (2013) - Snorks & Pins Presents: Romeo & Juliet (2012) – Stage Production - CatCam: The Movie (2012) – Contributed Additional Music - West Side Montessori School: Online Promo (2011) - We Are All Made Of Stardust (2011)

Music Producer/Audio Editor

Aug, 2009 - Oct, 2012

The Pitchforks of Duke University

Produced 2010 album, All In, winner of two 2011 CARAs (including Best Male Collegiate Arrangement) and Runner-Up for Best Male Collegiate Album. Worked alongside award-winning a cappella production company, Diovoce, in editing and mixing recorded tracks using Pro Tools on All In (2010) and Refraction (2012).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics; Double Major - Music

Aug, 2006 - May, 2010

Duke University

Master of Music - Composing for Film & Multimedia

Sep, 2010 - May, 2012

New York University

Awards

Best USA Artist Nominee

Sep, 2016

Toronto Independent Music Awards

Top 10 Songwriter Finalist

May, 2017

Wildflower Arts & Music Festival

Top 12 Emerging Artist Showcase

Oct, 2016

Blast On The Bay Songwriters Festival

Affiliations

Broadcast Music Inc.

Jul, 2012

One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.