
Lesson Details
Music Theory
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Paul teaches

About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+
- Teaching since:
- December 2013
I hold a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University with a minor in music and an emphasis on music theory. I have studied classical piano extensively for over 20 years and jazz piano for over 10 years. I studied jazz improvisation with world-famous jazz guitarist, Ted Dunbar, Rutgers University Mason Gross artist in residence and also with pianist, Morris Nanton.
Studied classical piano trained at the prodigious French School of Music in South Plainfield, NJ under the tutelage of Stephen Waters culminating in a performance at Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City.
Lesson Details
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I use a variety of methods to teach mostly tailored to the students needs and current age and skill level. I also have developed my own piano course materials to teach beginning students who wish to study classical as well as jazz / pop piano styles.
Studio Equipment
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Yamaha Piano, digital, acoustic for duet performance.
Samick grand piano.
Travel Equipment
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Able to travel to student location if so desired.
Specialties
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Classical piano pieces, piano performance, vocal music accompaniment, instrumental accompaniment, music theory, jazz harmony and improvisation, song writing, lyric writing.
Other Skills
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Vocal performance, theater / stage acting, instrumental accompanist, MIDI music, computer music technology, piano pedagogy, piano technique methods, various piano music styles.
Experience
Piano Instructor
Jun 2001 - PresentProvide piano instruction (classical, other styles) to students of all ages and grrade levels, piano performance artist, educational music software.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Sep 1988 - May 1993Languages
Italian, French for musical purposes
Spanish
Certifications
Emergency Teacher Certification (pending)
Jan 2017Authorized to teach in state of PA school systems including charter schools for the performing arts.
Certificate of Eligibility
Oct 2013Awards
Winner NJ State M.E.C. Piano Competitions
Jan 1981Semi-finalist
May 1980Photos & Videos
2 Reviews
Write a Reviewexcellent teacher
From the moment I had my phone interview with Paul, I knew he was the right instructor for my son. We met for a trial lesson and sure enough he was exactly what we were looking for. My 12 yr. old has just excelerated in his music reading skills that I could not teach him on my own having started him on the keyboard myself since he was seven but was not successful. Paul is not afraid to stretch him and communicate to him in a way that he pleasantly receives along with weaving music history teaching continuously throughout the lesson. Right out of the gate his technique was addressed and the foundation was set up front and my son has an obvious, beautiful, step above, touch. Very grateful!
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