Sound Profound

PIANO, VOCAL, MUSIC PRODUCTION & SONGWRITING LESSONS ***************************************************************************************** - Play the music you would really like to learn ***************************************************************************************** - Develop the ability to sing along while playing ***************************************************************************************** - Discover how easy it is to come up with your own melodies (improvising) ***************************************************************************************** - Advance reading sheet music ***************************************************************************************** - Improve your ability to freely create arrangements as it’s done in Pop, Rock, RnB… ***************************************************************************************** - Dive into Songwriting ***************************************************************************************** - Work on your stage performance ***************************************************************************************** - Most importantly - tap into your own creative ways of musical expression ***************************************************************************************** MUSIC PRODUCTION & AUDIO ENGINEERING LESSONS ***************************************************************************************** - Learn how to record music ***************************************************************************************** - Study how to arrange & produce music ***************************************************************************************** - Expand your listening abilities ***************************************************************************************** - Build your skills of Apple Logic X & other software ***************************************************************************************** - Progress your audio mixing skills ***************************************************************************************** - Streamline your production workflow ***************************************************************************************** ABOUT ME ***************************************************************************************** - I’ve taught piano & music lessons in many music schools and kindergartens in MPLS, Brooklyn & LA (currently also at “Cornerstone Music Academy” in Santa Monica) ***************************************************************************************** - I studied "Music Education & Piano" at the University of Cologne Germany ***************************************************************************************** - I also hold a degree in “Music Production & Audio Engineering” from the Institute of Production & Recording in Minneapolis. ***************************************************************************************** - As a musician & Producer, I’ve been signed with and have worked for multiple music publishing / sync companies ***************************************************************************************** - As a musician, producer & educator I strongly believe in bringing heart and compassion to the community while working towards social & environmental justice ***************************************************************************************** MY MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS ***************************************************************************************** - Charlie Elgart is a Jazz pianist and composer who was signed to RCA records. He also produced, arranged and played on two "Najee" gold records. His musical & spiritual mentorship continue to this day. ***************************************************************************************** - Clovis Alessandri, my former piano teacher at the University of Cologne, taught me a very musical and expressive way of playing the piano. ***************************************************************************************** - Nora York was my favorite vocal coach. I studied with her while living in NYC. She taught me technique, finding my inner voice as well as the art of conceptualizing musical projects.