Derek W.

I am a pianist and composer who is very passionate about music. I am a seventeen-year veteran of the instrument, I graduate with highest honors from University at Albany where I received a BA in music, with and English minor. Being that I was a late bloomer, and in special education throughout primary school, yet was at the top of my graduating class in college, I know that students can overcome challenges and I know the patience, philosophy and constant shifts in tactic and approach that is needed to get a dedicated student over that hump, past those hurdles, and to a place where they can be satisfied with their progress and success and I hope to instill some of the same resolve that has pushed me over those same hurdles.