Michael's Music Lessons (Orchestral, Piano, Production, Song Writing, Vocal)

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Jazz, Classical Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I am influenced by all of the great jazz musicians. My favorites are John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker. I teach both classical and jazz studies lessons. Formal Education: I recently graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a B.S. in Music Education, and a B.A. in Music Performance. I graduated Magna Cum Laude, and received Departmental Honors for my work in Jazz Studies. Private Education: I spent 7 years studying under the auspices of John Gouker (classical), and Curt Sipe (jazz), prior to attending college. Performing Experience: I have my own jazz quintet called "JRP" and we perform all over Central and Southern Pennsylvania. I am the co-leader, booker, and music arranger for the group. I also play in a number of different rock groups and am a guest musician for many groups. Experience Teaching: I recently finished my student teaching where I taught general elementary music, middle school band and lessons, and also high school band and lessons.