My Rates
available on request
Music Classes/Programs
In Home Lessons in NJ or around the world: Please contact me via phone or through my website contact page to set up an interview and free sample lesson; you can have a ton of fun learning to play piano - online music lessons via video chat with Andy Wasse
Recitals Held
Please call for updated information regarding recitals
Available Discounts
scholarships and sliding scale available to select students - call for more info
Cancellation Policy
policy for makeup lessons available upon request
In-Home Lessons?
Yes
Education & Training
Graduate with Bachelor of Music degree from New England Conservatory of Music, attended High School of Music and Art and the Metropolitan Music School in hometown of Manhattan (NYC), studied abroad at L'Academie de Musique in Sion, Switzerland. Master's level studies at New York University. Private studies with Dwike Mitchell, George Russell, Jeanette Giguere, Anne Prior Dodge
Honors & Awards
Composed and performed original music that has aired on CBS (Touched By An Angel show), ABC-TV, Lifetime Network, The History Channel, The Learning Channel, A&E, Nickolodeon and on TV programs in France, Netherlands, Japan, Hong Kong, Brazil, Argentina.
Performance Experience
I have performed extensively as a full-time, life-long professional musician and Conservatory graduate touring throughout the US, and have recorded 9 CD's for the High Harmony and Alternate Mode record labels. I've given master classes and performances at North Texas University, University of Georgia, Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, Jersey State College. 9 years steady engagement as featured weekend pianist at the United Nations Plaza Hotel in New York City. Studio musician performing for commercials by IBM, AT&T, Time-Life, Mastercard, Panasonic among others
Teaching Location
Teach exclusively IN YOUR HOME LESSONS in Morris County, Hunterdon County, Warren County and Sussex County NEW JERSEY
Years Teaching
35
Other Instruments
Beginner to advanced PIANO: all styles - Pop, Classical, Jazz, Beginner Piano Lessons, Beginning To Intermediate Piano, Piano Lessons for Adults, Music Theory, Jazz Theory, Jazz Improvisation and Music Arranging, Music Harmony and Chords, Music Compositio
Other Styles
American Songbook, Big Band, Bossa Nova, Broadway, Classical Repertoire, Adult Contemporary, Disney, Film Music, TV Music, Video Game Music, Fusion, Jazz, Musical Theater, New Age, Oldies, Pop, Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, R&B, Show Tun
Other Classes or Programs
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR: George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization
References Available?
Yes
MTNA Certified?
No
Personal Statement
As a full-time professional musician and educator, I approach every student as an individual, regardless of their level. My goal is to explore the special talents and desires of every new student by working with them to create a curriculum that suits their needs. At the present time there are 30 students who take private lessons with me each week, working primarily on piano (all styles), electronic music, composition, and jazz theory and arranging. I particularly enjoy teaching young children who are just starting out with music. We focus on music as an enjoyable form of self-expression.
Newsletter?
No
Speciality Style
Customized, personalized lessons: I'll teach you the songs you want to learn and create practice videos and sheet music structured for you and your level
Other Certifications
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR: George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization
Teacher Type
Individual
Photo
https://pianolessoncity.com/
Styles Taught
All Styles
Levels Taught
All Levels