Colin Tucker
Colin Tucker

Colin Tucker

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Introduction: I have 20 years of experience as professional pianist, organist, cellist, music teacher, composer, and ensemble director. In addition to teaching a full private studio of music students for six years, I have also worked as a lecturer at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) (from whom I received a PhD in music), as a church choir director, and as the director of an experimental music ensemble. I have taught students ranging from young children to adults, from beginners to graduate music students in performance and composition, as well as musicianship/music theory. I have experience performing and teaching genres ranging from classical, jazz, rock, pop, experimental, electronic, early music, and more. I develop instruction plans customized to each student's goals, learning style, and background. I emphasize concrete practice techniques in order to equip students to maximize progress in their practice outside the lesson. Building on an interdisciplinary body of knowledge (classical performance background, in addition to studies in experimental music, improvisation, and somatics), my pedagogy is holistic in nature, focused on cultivating students' bodily and aural awareness; I've found that this approach can facilitate fluency, precision, and, yes, fun in playing music. I teach remotely, at my studio near downtown Buffalo, at Faith United Church of Christ in Williamsville, and at students' homes.
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Elizabeth S.
Mar 18, 2019
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Details: 45 - 64 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • I travel to the piano teacher • The piano teacher travels to me

Piano Lessons
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Priyanka N.
Jan 30, 2020
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Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Rock • Classical • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase a cello and would like a recommendation • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

Cello Lessons
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Sharon S.
Feb 28, 2017
Colin Tucker is my choir director at Faith Church. He is a very accomplished pianist who is very patient, professional and devoted to teaching. I truly look forward to choir practice each week because Colin is easy to work with and I highly recommend him as a piano teacher.
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Ethan H.
Mar 4, 2017
I worked with Colin Tucker at a music workshop at Buffalo's Old First Ward. Colin designed a workshop that taught students about the science of musical sound, and treated them to a live performance by a skilled percussionist. Colin then led several activities that engaged students' creativity and allowed them to have some fun self-directed investigations of music and sound. His knowledge of music and repertoire is vast and he is conscientious and thoughtful towards his students.
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Shirley R.
Mar 21, 2017
Colin is a brilliant and creative musician. He has a vast knowledge of styles and venues of music. He is open to musical requests and is also able to make suggestions for your musical needs. He is dependable and has a professional and positive demeanor. I highly recommend Colin Tucker for your musical and event needs
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Colin Tucker

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  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    BM summa cum laude, Music Composition, University of Michigan, 2007 MPhil, Music Composition, University of Huddersfield (England), 2011 PhD candidate, Music Composition, University at Buffalo, expected 2017

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I have taught piano, cello, composition, and music theory/ear training to students young and adult, from advanced university students to complete beginners.

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