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Buzz A.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Speaks English

Teaching since 1999

Studied Theory and Composition at Hampton University

Learn piano with a professional touring and recording artist. Over 20+ years of teaching!

My approach to teaching is simple. The primary goal is to have fun and enjoy the experience of making and creating music. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in music or just wanting to add a bit of a creative outlet to your life, I can help. My specialties include jazz, r&b, and pop piano styles. I do teach a little classical but primarily to beginners only. My curriculum is simple. I try to teach you what it is YOU want to know and that which fit your needs. There are some fundamentals that we all must learn, but typically I can have you playing a song your first lesson. As you progress, you will be able to learn to play songs on your own and interpret simple chord charts with melody.

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Clairmont Road NE Apt B

Teaching Hours

Monday

10 AM-3 PM

Tuesday

10 AM-12:30 PM

4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Wednesday

9 AM-10 AM

11 AM-1 PM

4:15 PM-5 PM

Thursday

10 AM-3:30 PM

Friday

12 PM-1 PM

2 PM-4 PM

Saturday

12 PM-2 PM

Sunday

1 PM-3 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$35

45 minutes

$42

60 minutes

$50

About Buzz A.

4.9

(38)

Buzz is an independent producer, writer, arranger, & keyboardist with over 40 years in the music industry. He appears on more than 150 CDs as performer or producer.(2 received platinum certification) His career took off in the early 80s when he met legendary musician Curtis Mayfield. He was asked to tour with him and became Curtis’s musical director. They forged a close bond, both musical and personal until his untimely death in 1999. Buzz then formed Amatones Music where he continued producing independently for various artists. In 2010, he was given the opportunity to score the horror cult classic Babysitter Massacre. Since that 1st film he has scored 5 other feature length films as well as dozens of independent short films. In the midst of this schedule he managed to maintained a twice a year touring schedule to such places as Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. However, in 2020 the pandemic put a stop to touring. It was at that time Buzz concentrated on his newest CD, Muse Café. The 11 song collection features music inspired by each of the Greek Muses and showcases his writing, arranging, production as well as his keyboard skills. Buzz continues writing and producing for various artists as well as composing music for independent film. He also maintains his teaching that he began in 2001.

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4.9

38 Reviews

Jordan

Teacher's studio

Exellent Teacher. Helped me learn the basics of piano very quickly.

Posted May 6, 2023

Corazon

Teacher's studio

Wey pleasant nice teacher. Pointed out things I can improve, weaknesses and goals. Very interesting approach to teaching compared to my previous teachers.

Posted Mar 3, 2023

Zack

Student's home

Buzz is an amazing Piano teacher! I learned notes and chords with him within 2 lessons and I'm learning so much with every lesson. Thanks Buzz!

Posted Jun 8, 2022

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Experience

Producer/Composer

Jan, 2000 - Present

A Music

A Music was created as an independent production company specializing in the production of not only records for Ichiban, Sony, Capitol, EMI and some indie labels, but TV and film production as well. I am also on staff at a local school of arts as a teacher in both piano and production

Studio musician / Staff Producer

Jan, 1989 - Mar, 1999

Ichiban Records

In 1989, I was hired by Ichiban Records as staff producer/studio manager. During my tenure there I worked with literally hundreds of artists and received 2 platinum certified recordings as well as 2 Ampex Golden Reel Award for the studio under my management

Musical Director

Jan, 1983 - Mar, 1989

Curtis Mayfield, Ben E. King, The Three Degrees

In the early 80's, I became musical director for Curtis Mayfield. I traveled the world playing music not only with Curtis but several other R&B artists. My duties included not only keyboardist for these artists, but as musical director, I was responsible for working up the arrangements, rehearsals and the over all band.

Education

Studied Theory and Composition at Hampton University

Sep, 1972 - Jun, 1974

Hampton, University of Hampton, Virginia

Certifications

Platinum Record

Dec, 1993

RIAA

platinum record received for work on the Kriss Kross CD Totally Krossed Out

Platinum Record

Sep, 1994

RIAA

platinum record received for work on Tag Team's Whoomp! (There It Is)

Awards

RIAA Platinum Certification

Feb, 1992

RIAA

Golden Reel Award

Jul, 1993

Ampex

RiAA Platinum Certification

Jul, 1993

RIAA

Golden Reel Award

Feb, 1992

Ampex

Affiliations

Broadcast Music Inc.

Apr, 1989

One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.

National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences, The

Jan, 1991

The 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.