Piano with Shane P.

Shane is a classically trained, experienced pianist and teacher. He has been a life-long student of piano performance and theory, first studying with earnest at the well-regarded Ursula Cauffiel School of Music in Toledo, Ohio, at age 8. After relocating to Genoa, Ohio, he continued private lessons through high school with the accomplished pianist/organist, Ms. Theone Orris. At age 21, upon completing his Computer Science degree, he returned to study piano performance for three additional years with published composer-arranger and recitalist, Dr. Karen Ball (Professor, Olivet Nazarene University). Under Dr. Ball’s tutelage, he grew extensively as a performer, technician and musician. His recital works include numerous advanced compositions from composers such as Schubert, Beethoven, and Chopin. In addition to his training, Shane has served as a church pianist since age 13 and since 2007, has served as the pianist at Marietta Church of the Nazarene.