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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2017
Piano Performance w/Jazz Concentration
Learn piano fast from a current Sweetwater Sound Piano Instructor (Jazz, Classical, Pop)
Experienced Jazz and Classical pianist with 3 years of teaching experience. I specialize in teaching beginner/intermediate students and I have tons of special piano exercises and tips that have been proven to elevate piano abilities more than just conventional lessons. Everyone has a different learning style and I strive to cader and adapt to each person based on his/her way of learning as well as skill level.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-2 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-2 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM-2 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$24
60 minutes
$40
About Tommy S.
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Tommy is a pianist, singer, and bandleader based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He began playing the piano at age 9, with a desire to learn his favorite movie songs. It wasn’t long until he became interested in classical music. In 2015, he competed in the Indiana State Piano Competition, placing 2nd. He excelled in classical competitions for the next two years, consistently placing in the top 3.
But soon, his focus shifted to jazz piano and improvisation. Since then, he was nationally recognized in the 2020 DownBeat Student Magazine for Outstanding Original Jazz Composition and has played on stage with Grammy-Award winning artists Wynton Marsalis and Jeff Coffin. In 2019, he toured through Costa Rica with Ball State’s top Jazz Ensemble, performing at the Grand National Theatre and other performance halls. He graduated in 2021 with a major in Jazz Piano Performance. Since 2017, he’s performed jazz in hundreds of restaurants and venues, which continues to be one of his great joys.
He’s now a passionate and energetic teacher who strives to share the beauty of playing music to his students.
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Amy
Teacher's studio
Tommy is a great teacher. He knows how to break things down to make it intelligible to beginners.
Posted Jun 24, 2020
Grace
Online
After only 3 lessons with Tommy, not only have I improved a lot, but I’ve become more encouraged to play! I would recommend
Posted Jun 16, 2020
Paul
Online
Tommy is a great choice. He makes it very easy to understand key concepts you need to know when playing piano. I’m a beginner and my first couple of lessons with him were productive, informative and fun as well. He’s very talented with his craft and I recommend him on all levels!! Very satisfied.
Posted Jun 17, 2020
Experience
Piano Instructor
Jun, 2021 - PresentSweetwater Sound
At Sweetwater Sound, I teach upwards of 50 piano students per week.
Piano Teacher
Jan, 2017 - PresentPrivate Studio
I've taught piano lessons for many years as well as played the piano in churches, jazz bands, funk groups, and restaurants.
Education
Piano Performance w/Jazz Concentration
Aug, 2017Ball State University
Certifications
Gene Marcus Piano Finalist
Jan, 2014IPFW
Awards
2015 Indiana State Piano Competition Finalist
Mar, 2015PianoSolutions
2020 DownBeat National Champion
Apr, 2020DownBeat Music Magazine
2016 Indiana State Piano Competition Finalist
Mar, 2016PianoSolutions
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-2 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-2 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM-2 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$24
60 minutes
$40
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