Patrick F., Piano Teacher, NYC
(212) 537-6746
About Me:
Music is the fabric which connects all people. I approach teaching music to students as an everyday experience that we can all participate in. Each lesson is tailored to the desires and needs of the student. Whether you are 5 or 75, I can show you the building blocks needed so that you can achieve your musical goals. Lessons will include a balance of technique, theory and most importantly - PLAYING. Lessons will also always be given at the students pace, so as to never leave anyone behind.
Styles:
Rock, Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Funk, Classical, Gospel, Pop, Country
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Jazz Music History, Music Technology, Classical Music History, Rock Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
All of Manhattan
Major Influences:
Garth Hudson (The Band), Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Arthur Rubinstein, Ethan Iverson, Brad Mehldau, George Crumb, Oscar Peterson, Red Garland, Bruce Hornsby, Elton John, Donald Fagen, Chick Corea, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, Lyle Mays, Miles Davis
To inquire about Piano lessons with Patrick, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (212) 537-6746.
Patrick also teaches saxophone up to an advanced level.
Experience:
- Private piano teacher in the Northern New Jersey and New York City areas [1998 - Present]
- Keyboardist for the Josh Dion Band, The Bad Touch, The Square Egg, Bob Parins, Robbie Gil, and Kristen Maxfield Band [1994 - Present]
- Musical director for numerous jazz vocalists including Trudi Mann, Laura Hull, and Jane Sheckter
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz Piano Performance with a minor in Classical Performance (BM), William Paterson University [2004]
Studied With:
- James Williams [1999 - 2002]
- Gary Kirkpatick [1998 - 2002]
- Harold Mabern [1998 - 1999]
- Lee Shaw [1996 - 1998]
Awards:
- Presidential Scholarship - William Paterson University [1998]
Recent Performances:
- World Cafe Live! (w/Josh Dion Band) - Philadelphia, PA [February, 2008]
- The Blue Note (w/Josh Dion Band) - New York, NY [December, 2007]
- Canary Islands Jazz Festival (w/Josh Dion Band) - Canary Islands, Spain [July, 2007]
- Den Haag Jazz Festival (w/Josh Dion Band) - Den Haag, Netherlands [May, 2007]
Discography:
- Josh Dion Band - "Anthems For The Long Distance" [2008]
- The Jim Saltzman Group - "Hidden Intentions" [2007]
- The Bad Touch - "Shadowcasters" [2006]
- Laura Hull - "Hullabaloo" [2006]
- Josh Dion Band - "Live!" [2006]
- Liz Rowell - "Go West" [2006]
- Josh Dion Band - "Give Love" [2005]
- Aggregate - "Aggregate" [2004]
Scholarships:
- Presidential Scholarship [1998 - 2002]
Piano lesson Gift Certificates make a great present! You can purchase them in groups of 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 lessons.
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Interestingly, composer Johann Sebastian Bach did not like the first piano he was introduced to in 1730, claiming that the higher notes were too soft to allow a full dynamic range. The criticism was apparently heeded by piano builders. Bach did approve of a later instrument he saw in 1747, and even served as an agent in selling certain builder's pianos.