Jacob V., Piano Teacher, Brooklyn
(718) 608-6080
About Me:
I learn as much as I can about the student, getting them to open up thru humor and discussing interests besides music. If something is bothering them it's going to effect their concentration. I want them to feel that music can be a way to channel their feelings into something that provides release. I believe that sometimes the best thing for a student is to have a witness while he/she works out an idea. The basis of this relationship is that I want them to feel that they can attempt things that are beyond their reach.
Styles:
Rock, Jazz, Folk, Musical Theatre
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Jazz Music History, Classical Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
Major Influences:
Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Norah Jones, Randy Newman, Elton John, Frederic Chopin, Thelonious Monk, Burt Bacharach
To inquire about Piano lessons with Jacob, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (718) 608-6080.
Jacob also teaches trumpet up to a professional level.
Education:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz and Contemporary Music (BFA), Mannes College of Music [1998]
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The word piano is a shortened form of the word pianoforte, which is seldom used except in formal language and derived from the original Italian name for the instrument, clavicembalo [or gravicembalo] col piano e forte (literally harpsichord with soft and loud).