David J.

Omaha, NE

Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Webcam

7 Years

About Me

David obtained his B.A. in Chemistry and Music through a dual-degree program on behalf of Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2010. Looking to further his education and gain new skills returned in 11' for his Masters of Music at the University of Nebraska at Omaha graduating in 2013 at age 26. Past Experience ______ David has played piano for 22+ years, has 5+ years experience shadowing, teaching privately, and in group, over 10 years experience composing, over 10 years with music transcription, over 19 years competing in performance and composition competitions, over 7 years scoring and arranging, and over 3 years with online course design for music theory, bodily awareness, and piano technique. Sample video: Placement exams available upon lesson request.

David J. has over 7 years of music experience in the Omaha area.

David J. is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Master’s ; Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy January 2013

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Bachelors of Arts; Music (Piano Performance), ChemistryJanuary 2010

Case Western Reserve University/The Cleveland Institute of Music

What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

I consider myself more of a ‘regurgitator’ than a teacher, and since my very first piano teacher I was blessed to have, she had one simple teaching philosophy to succeed at music: “Fun”. Chances are with anything, if you are not having fun with it, you are doing it wrong. We solve complex musical problems with fun logic.

Formal Education:

Master's in Piano Performance University of Nebraska at Omaha-Omaha, NE 2013 Bachelor's in Music, Chemistry Case Western Reserve University/The Cleveland Institute of Music-Cleveland, OH 2010

Performing Experience:

• MTNA Young Artist Composition Competition – west-central division winner; national finalist (2) • NMTA Young Artist Composition Competition winner (2013) and guest performer at the winners recital (2013) • MTNA Young Artist Composition Competition – State Representative, west-central division honorable mention (2012) • NFMC Piano Competition Winner (2012) • NMTA Piano Competition participant (2011)