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About
Eugene: |
Dear Sir or Ma'am,
I will be more than happy to teach you or your children the piano. I have a holistic approach that includes the best elements of classical technique, jazz theory, reading, playing by ear, improvisation, and composition.
I follow the school of thought that trains the performer for today's workforce. There are plenty of opportunities to be a full time professional pianist, if the musician is well-rounded.
From the concert hall, to the jazz club; from the rock arena, to the music-theater orchestra pit... pianists are working, they are producing, they are accompanists, they are vocal-coaches, they are film composers... they are successful!
Personally, I started classical at age 5. I was performing recitals by age 8, and winning competitions by age 10. After becoming a finalist in the Syracuse Symphony Youth Concerto Competition, I turned my attention to popular styles of music, exploring rock, reggae and fusion.
I attended Berklee College of Music and Syracuse University Music Dept, after which I enlisted in the U.S. Army as an MOS Keyboardist, and attended the Armed Forces School of Music.
I am a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and served 8 years in the army band, where I performed in ALL STYLES, including Classical, Popular, Marching, Jazz, Swing, Blues, Funk, Reggae, Rock, Latin, Dixie... and even some Middle Eastern styles.
While in the Service, I was also a regular church pianist and taught private lessons.
From the teaching side of the house, I prefer to concentrate on the direction the student herself chooses, while providing the classical and theoretical foundation for a future in music, and a true understanding of the art form.
I currently reside in Fairfax with my wife and child, where I perform every Saturday at Vespucci Restaurant (website below).
I do hope you decide to choose me as your piano instructor.
Sincerely,
Eugene |
Learn More About
Eugene's Experience:
composition (music)
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Composition minor, Syracuse University Music Dept.;
8 years in the Army Band, including arrangement experience, composing for Jazz Combo, etc.;
Songwriter for central NY rock ensemble: Hot Blind Earth;
13 years experience with score analysis and music theory;
familiarity with jazz, blues, rock, funk, fusion, reggae, latin, folk, and classical styles
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piano
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A pianist of twenty-seven years experience, I was trained to compete classically but went on to expand my horizons into the styles of rock, jazz, Latin, and blues. Embracing a creative approach both in performance and education, I believe in finding, and bringing out, the true voice of the instrument, the piece, the style, and the student.
WORK HISTORY • Church Pianist , Jul 2007 - Feb 2008, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Watertown, NY
Led an alternative worship service, linking music selection to weekly sermons. Styles included classical, jazz, reggae, blues and holiday music.
• Church Pianist , May 2002 - Jun 2004, First Baptist Church, Hinesville, GA
•Accompanied choir
•Trained individual parts by rote
•Composed/performed weekly preludes
•Occasional solo performances
• Chapel Pianist , Jun 2000 - Apr 2002, Evergreen Chapel, Ft. Lewis, WA
Accompanied an alternative praise and worship band, featuring rock, Latin, and contemporary Christian styles.
• Pianist , Feb 2000 - Feb 2008, U.S. Army, Ft. Lewis, Ft. Stewart, Ft. Drum
• Rhythm section pianist, Rock Band
• Rhythm section pianist, Show Band
• Rhythm section pianist, Stage Band
• Rhythm section pianist, Jazz Combo
• Concert band pianist
• Percussion section member: Concert Band, Marching Band, Ceremonial Band
• Vocal accompanist
• On-the-job-training (OJT) piano instructor
• Administrative clerk
• Librarian
• Security office clerk
EDUCATION HISTORY • Army Certification ,Apr 2000 - Jun 2000, Armed Forced School of Music, Norfolk, VA
I accelerated out of the six month course due to high audition scores.
• Piano Major/Composition Minor ,Jan 1996 - May 1998, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Studied classical piano performance under Prof. Steven Heyman, composition under Dr. Liu, and completed two full years of core music courses.
SKILL • Secondary instruments: vocals, percussion, mandolin
• Recording Arranging Fluent in Russian
ACHIEVEMENT • • 1st place, CNYAMT piano competition
• 2nd place, CNYAMT piano competition
• Finalist, Syracuse Symphony Youth Piano Concerto Competition
• 1st place, Baldwinsville Battle of the Bands
• 2nd place, Baldwinsville Battle of the Bands
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