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I am first and foremost a classical pianist; however, I have played many styles of music and am comfortable teaching rock, blues, jazz, gospel, and R&B styles. I will also combine styles and in fact recommend that all students of modern styles also study classical piano. I am grounded in the Matthay school of relaxation technique with additional work in Alexander technique, and currently use Seymour Fink’s Mastering Piano Technique as a finishing text. Much of my playing philosophy concerns key velocity, escapement awareness, and careful understanding of suppleness in wrist, shoulder, and elbow – I modify these concepts slightly when teaching at an electronic keyboard; but, always emphasize relaxation.
William A- has over 16 years of music experience in the Canton area.
William A- is proficient in and teaches Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Vocal Lessons .Formal Education:
University of Georgia – theory, composition, counterpoint, piano. Graduated in 2000 with BA. Kennesaw State University – piano, composition, counterpoint, orchestration, chamber music, conducting. Graduated 2005, B.Mus, Piano Performance (David Watkins studio). Additional studies with Gary Hammond, Mannes College of Music, and William Fred Scott, Director of the Atlanta Opera (conducting), 2002 – Honors Recital performance (Allegro Barbaro, B. Bartok), 2005 – Concerto Competition participant (Schumann Piano Concerto),
Performing Experience:
2000 – Pianist, Hotel Ravinia (Sandy Springs, GA), 2001 – Pianist, Pinetree Country Club (Kennesaw, GA), 2002 – Pianist, Nashville In The Country variety/karaoke community ensemble (Dallas, GA), 2003 – Keyboardist, Whooping Cranes Reggae Band (Decatur, GA), 2004-2005 – Pianist, NAS Atlanta Chapel (formerly affiliated with Dobbins; Marietta, GA), 2012 – Jazz performances with David Tyberg Trio and Luis Cordoba Band (Decatur, GA), Currently a volunteer pianist at Midway Presbyterian Church, Marietta, GA
Experience Teaching:
2003 – Piano instructor, Ponier Music
- Young Adult Adult Child
- Rock
- Blues
- Jazz
- Classical
- English
- Teacher 's Studio
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