Classical Piano with Susan M.
Highwood, Illinois
Study with an Internationally-Acclaimed Steinway Artist and become the best pianist you can be!
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About Susan M.
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Experience
Visiting Artist
Mar, 2012 - PresentChicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series
California Solo Recital Tour
Nov, 2022 - Nov, 2022Susan Merdinger Pianist
Solo Recitalist
Oct, 2021 - Oct, 2021Ear Taxi Festival
Pianist and Artist in Residence
Dec, 2017 - Sep, 2020Christ United Methodist Church
Accompany the church choir for rehearsals and services and provide all music for liturgy and hymns during services.
Piano Faculty
Aug, 2011 - PresentSummit Music Festival
Piano Faculty since 2011 at Summit Music Festival
Founding Member
Dec, 2010 - PresentPianissimo!- Chicago's Premier Virtuoso Piano Ensemble
Four Piano Ensemble comprised of Susan M, Irina Feoktistova, Svetlana Belsky, Elena Doubovistskaya.
President and Artistic Director
Aug, 2008 - PresentPrivate Music Studio
Private Music Studio, Record Label, Concert Series
Artistic Director
Jan, 2003 - PresentSheridan Music Studio
Private Music Studio, Arts Management, Recording Studio, Record Label
Music Director
Jan, 2001 - Jun, 2003Ridgewood Unitarian Society
Choral and Instrumental Music Director for Large Unitarian Universalists Congregation in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Artistic Director and Founder
Jan, 1989 - PresentThe Five Greenes
America's Music Family
Education
Artists Diploma
Sep, 1968 - May, 1980Westchester Conservatory of Music
DMA- Piano Performance
Sep, 1986 - May, 1988Manhattan School of Music
Master of Music
Sep, 1983 - May, 1985Yale School of Music
Bachelor of Arts
Sep, 1980 - May, 1983Yale University
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts
May, 1983Yale University
Major in Music and Pre-Med.
International Steinway Artist
Dec, 2012Steinway and Sons Piano
Awards
Artists International Young Musicians Award
Apr, 1986Artists International
The Lorin Hollander Award for Piano Concerto Performance
Jan, 2021The American Prize
Honored Artist of The American Prize
Jan, 2020The American Prize
Gold Medal for Best Album and Instrumentalist
Dec, 2019Global Music Awards (GMA)
Best Classical Album
Oct, 2019Clouzine International Music Award
2nd Prize for Chamber Music- Sheridan Solisti
Jun, 2019The American Prize
Ernst Bacon Award for American Music- 3rd Place
Apr, 2019The American Prize
First Prize- Piano Duo
May, 2017Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition
2016 Global Music Awards for Pianissimo! The Chicago Debut Concert CD
Mar, 2016Global Music Awards
2015 Global Music Awards for Four Centuries CD
Sep, 2015Global Music Awards
2014 Global Music Award- Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals
Aug, 2014Global Music Awards
First Prize
May, 2013International Music Competition of France
First Prize
Apr, 2012Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition
Dewar's Young Artists Award
Oct, 1990Dewar's
Affiliations
College Music Society, The
Jan, 2008The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.
National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences, The
Mar, 2012The Recording Academy, known variously as The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences or NARAS, is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica.
Music Teachers National Association
Jun, 2008The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
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Native Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
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