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Piano with Rick B.

Chicago, Illinois

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Age: 8+
Teaching since 2020
Bachelor of Music-Piano Performance

    Learn piano with Rick

    I am a Broadway musical director and pianist with over 15 years of professional experience who loves to share that experience through teaching, watching students grow in their expression of music. When I was young and first learning piano, I practiced a lot more when I was interested in and excited about the material I was being given. My goal is to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go, keeping you engaged every step of the way. Are you brand new and learning to read music for the first time? Are you more advanced and looking to push yourself with new material and professional feedback? Maybe you always wanted to know what those chord symbols mean or are looking to accompany yourself when you sing? Is there a song you've loved for years and wanted to be able to play? I'm happy to focus on all aspects of music, from theory and technique, to performance and professionalism. I am open to all ages and backgrounds. I suggest starting with a consultation to assess your current skill set and goals, and if we gel we can proceed forward.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-6 PM
    6:30 PM-6:45 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $55
    60 minutes
    $75

    About Rick B.

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    I was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. I started playing piano in the 2nd grade. I went to NYU where I earned a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. The bulk of my career has been spent working on Broadway shows, either in NYC or on tour. I have worked as a pianist, music director/conductor, audition accompanist, and vocal coach. Favorite Broadway credits include: The Band's Visit, Avenue Q, Wicked, Chicago, Next To Normal, Mamma Mia!, Spamalot and Hamilton!
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    3 Reviews
    nick
    Teacher's studio
    Rick is super kind and friendly and great happy to have found him!!
    Posted Jan 23, 2023
    Thomas
    Teacher's studio
    A really excellent instructor! I've progressed much faster since beginning to work with Rick. He's helped me make my playing so much more musical and fun. I'm at a late beginner level and have started playing piano as an adult, and Rick was very good at helping me make progress with the material I was working on while filling in the gaps that came from me studying by myself. His technical knowledge is amazing and he can adapt his teaching style and lessons to whatever I need at the moment. Plus, he is extremely patient and encouraging.
    Posted Jul 20, 2022
    Emily Carlin
    Student's home
    My eight year-old daughter has had a wonderful experience with Rick. Rick was thoughtful, looking through her previous lesson books to assess her current level and any gaps. He does a great job at keeping her focused and also having fun. He makes great corrections but also gives a lot of positive feedback to keep her motivated. She is starting to make quick progress and even looks forward to practicing. Rick is an awesome teacher!
    Posted Feb 23, 2022

    Experience

    Music Director

    Jun, 2012 - Jun, 2017

    Avenue Q

    Music director and conductor for 5 years of Avenue Q's run Off-Broadway.

    Music Associate

    Feb, 2020 - Mar, 2022

    Hamilton-LA

    I am essentially an "understudy" in the band, ready to cover the conductor, 2nd keyboard and rehearsal piano.

    Music Director

    May, 2019 - Feb, 2020

    The Band's Visit

    Music director and conductor for the national tour of the Tony award winning The Band's Visit.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music-Piano Performance

    Sep, 1997 - May, 2001

    NYU

    Affiliations

    Associated Musicians of Greater New York - Local 802

    Oct, 2003

    The Associated Musicians of Greater New York, American Federation of Musicians Local 802, is one of the largest local unions of professional musicians in the world. They unite to fight for the common interests of all musicians by advancing industry standards that dignify our labor and honor and enrich our art. They seek to organize a community of all musicians and aspiring musicians, and we reach out to all who share our interests and our passion. They are committed to upholding the integrity of live musical performance and to advancing the vital role of music in education, and in the economic, cultural and social life of our community and beyond. We advocate for economic and social justice for musicians and for society as a whole.

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