Adam R. , Piano Teacher , Philadelphia County
(610) 717-1791
Guitar Teacher
Influences: Wes Montgomery, Andres Segovia, Keith Richards, The Edge.
Voice Teacher
Influences: Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Aimee Mann, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift
Piano Teacher
Influences: Herbie Hancock, Elton John, Frederic Chopin, J.S. Bach.
About Me:
All lessons are uniquely designed to accommodate the student's and parent's wishes. I often teach students a combination of their favorite songs mixed with technical exercises (for speed, clarity) theoretical exercises (scales, circle of fifths), ear training (recognizing chord qualities + progressions) and sight reading. The amount of time we focus on each topic depends on what the student is most interested in learning and most willing to practice. It's always important to have fun!
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
To inquire about Piano lessons with Adam, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (610) 717-1791.
Experience:
- Private Lessons: guitar, piano, keyboards, voice, bass, and drums in New York City
- Studio and Session Musician: New York and Los Angeles
- Regular Performances with: Inhabitants, Jazz Trio, and other rock, jazz, country, and blues settings in Philadelphia and New York
- Performances throughout Philadelphia with Munier guitar and Mandolin Orchestra, jazz quartets, and bands
- Performances at Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
Education:
- Graduated, Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Philosophy (BA), Eugene Lang College - New School University [2002]
Studied With:
- Jimmy Bruno [1998]
- Jack Wilkins [2001]
Seminars and Workshops Attended:
- Al Grey Jazz Workshop, Philadelphia Clef Club [1998]
- Jimmy Heath Big Band Workshop, Philadelphia Clef Club [1998]
Awards:
- Promising Artist Grant - University of the Arts [1999]
Recent Performances:
- [January, 2013]
Discography:
- Adam Rose - "Rest of the Day" [2006]
- Inhabitants - "We Have Always Been Here Before" [2005]
Scholarships:
- Promising Artist Grant [1999]
Student Reviews for Adam
(5.0 out of 5 stars)
Excellent lessons for a new guitarist - March 4, 2008
By John Damalas, Guitar Lessons
I had only been playing for a few months before picking up my lessons with Adam. During my 6 months with Adam, he stood out as both an excellent musician and excellent instructor. Lessons were tailored to what I wanted to learn and he was able to give excellent suggestions on what to work on. We covered all genres of music from Spanish to Rock to Country and he was able to connect theory to practice in a way that inspired me to explore areas I had not thought about. Would definitely recommend Adam if you are in the Philly area.
Gift Certificates
Piano lesson Gift Certificates make the perfect gift and are available in groups of 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 lessons.
The Gift Certificate is emailed to you in PDF format for instant delivery. Or if you prefer, we can mail it to you or the recipient.
About the Piano
In the period lasting from about 1790 to 1860, the Mozart-era piano underwent tremendous changes that led to the modern form of the instrument