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About
I'm a Broadway composer and jazz/rock pianist who teaches piano, songwriting/composition and music theory to students of all ages, via zoom or in person.
I love helping students not only develop technical piano skills, but discover how to develop a personal style and create their own music.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Sally U.
Mar 30, 2021
My son began lessons this year with Russell during quarantine. He has learned so much and finds his lessons with Russell to be the highlight of his week. He practices all the time and especially loves the piano improvisations he does with Russell at the beginning of his lessons.
Alexandra S.
Mar 29, 2021
Russ is a fabulous piano teacher. He taught my daughter for a year in person, and now for about a year on zoom during the pandemic. When she was just getting started, he was able to manage her 6-year-old silliness and still teach her the basics. Now, despite being just a face on a screen, he maintains a steady presence, making lessons and practicing a joy for her. She has progressed so much, and now says she wants to be a "piano player" when she grows up. Thanks, Russ!
Jackie M.
Apr 18, 2021
My daughter has been taking lessons from russ for over three years and she absolutely adores him. She has learned a great deal and is becoming quite the piano player at the age of 8. Russ makes learning piano fun and easy and she always looks forward to their lessons. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
Jenny D.
Apr 4, 2021
My sons, ages 6 and 8, have been taking pianolessons from Russ for over a year and a half and have made significant progress. Russ is patient and keeps the boys engaged and excited to learn piano, even over zoom, which is how we have chosen to have lessons recently. Russ is flexible in his approach and takes his cues from the kids. I highly recommend Russ.
Jenn p.
Apr 3, 2021
Russ is an excellent piano teacher who has been teaching my daughter for a few years now - would highly recommend. He has also been teaching virtually since the start of the pandemic and i'm very surprised at how well it's gone he's super patient and works with the students at their interest and engagement level.
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Russell Kaplan
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$50/half-hour
$70/45 minutes
$85/hr
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to find out the student's musical background, what type of learner they tend to be, and what their favorite music is!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied Dramatic Directing and Jazz Piano Performance at Carnegie Mellon University.
