Dennis K. , Piano Teacher , Hudson County
(201) 546-5568
Piano Teacher
Influences: Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith, John Medeski, John Coltrane
Voice Teacher
Influences: Boyz II Men, D'Angelo, R. Kelly, Donnell Jones, Jagged Edge, Faith Evans
Bass Teacher
Influences: Ron Carter, Jaco Pastorius, Ray Brown, Bootsie Collins, Larry Graham
About Me:
A fundamental aspect of learning music is ear training. Recognizing and knowing differences in pitches and intervals will accelerate learning a song with sheet music or by ear. Learning and practicing scales in every key signature will be an advantage to sight reading new songs or playing them without the notes in front of you. Recording yourself playing or singing will allow you to hear yourself performing through an audience's listening perspective.
Ages:
Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
To inquire about Piano lessons with Dennis , please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (201) 546-5568.
Experience:
- Composer and arranger of piano, bass, beats and rhythms, and vocal lines for songs, solo and with various bands. [1997 - Present]
- Beginner voice and piano lessons instructor. [2003 - Present]
- Keyboard player in tri-state area performing funk band, Full Fledged Flavor [2001 - 2004]
- Keyboard player with jazz guitarist and singer/songwriter Mike Tichy [2000 - 2002]
- Pianist, organist and leader of jazz instrumental quartet [1997 - 1999]
- Bass Player for southern blues band, Rogers Sparrow [1996 - 1998]
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing (Bachelor of Science), Rutgers College [2001]
Studied With:
- Dale Trimmer [1990 - 1996]
- John Popek [1994 - 1995]
- Neil Swanson [1984 - 1992]
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Gift Certificates
Why not give the gift of music to someone in the Hudson County area? We have piano lesson Gift Certificates available in groups of 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 lessons.
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About the Piano
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.