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- Joe H.
Joe H.
(800) 417-4620
Piano Teacher
Influences: POP: Elton John, Coldplay, Fiona Apple
CLASSICAL: Chopin, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff
JAZZ: Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal
FUSION: Herbie Hancock, John Medeski, Larry Goldings, Robert Walters
About Me:
Regardless of your desired style of music, you'll receive weekly lessons that are built around the music you want to play, by the artists and composers you like, in the comfort of your own home, or Joe's Upper East Side studio. Joe has taught kids, teens and adults, and specializes in beginner to advanced skill levels. He has performance and teaching experience in many styles including jazz, classical, pop, blues, R&B and jazz fusion. You can learn on piano, organ, electric piano, and synth keyboards, depending on what keyboard styles you're after.
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
To inquire about lessons with Joe, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (800) 417-4620.
Experience:
- PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR - Teaches private piano lessons throughout the Manhattan, NY area (and formerly in the San Diego, CA area). References available upon request. [2003 - Present]
- BAND LEADER/COMPOSER - Co-founded, compose and perform keyboard/synth-bass/organ in Redux, an original instrumental progressive jazz band. Gig history includes NYC, Boston, Philly, San Diego and San Francisco. Debut record "Under The Microscope" reached #14 on CMJ's Jazz Charts. [2003 - Present]
- SOLO PIANIST/TRIO MEMBER - As Solo Pianist, performed numerous GB gigs. i.e. weddings, parties, fundraisers, etc. around the Detroit, Boston, and San Diego areas. Played similar events with classical trio consisting of a violinist, cellist and piano. [1995 - Present]
- SIDEMAN - Performed as a pianist, organist and guitarist in the Mike Willis Band (folk/rock). Toured around the Midwest in the summer of 2000, and played gigs prior to that in Boston. Recorded an album in a professional studio in Atlanta, GA.
Performed rhodes and synth in the Chrissi Poland Band, a modern R&B band based in Boston. Played gigs in New York City and around the Boston area including the House of Blues. [1999 - 2003] - PRODUCTION - Composes, programs and engineers with Redux Productions. They create music for recording artists, TV, film, advertising, and private businesses. [2008 - Present]
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Professional Music (BM), Berklee College of Music [2003]
Studied With:
- Bruce Katz [2003]
- Joanne Brackeen [2002]
- Ed Bedner [2001]
Awards:
- Daniel Edge Scholarship Award for excellence and contribution in the piano department - Berklee College of Music [2002]
Recent Performances:
- Blender Theatre at Gramercy - New York, NY [September, 2008]
- Wakarusa - Lawrence, KS [August, 2008]
- 10,000 Lakes Festival - Detroit Lakes, MN [July, 2008]
- Highline Ballroom - New York, NY [September, 2007]
Discography:
- Redux - "Under The Microscope" [2006]
Student Reviews for Joe
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other students.Excellent teacher - December 20, 2009
Reviewer: NICHOLAS - NEWYORK, NY
Instrument: Piano
Joe is a great teacher. He obviously has a real passion for music and this translates into his lessons. His teaching style is very relaxed and encouraging. I started taking lessons again this year for the first time since high school, and I would definitely recommend him to any adults looking to take up the piano again.
An excellent musician and teacher - December 16, 2009
Reviewer: Toru
Instrument: Piano
An excellent musician would not be necessarily a good teacher but Joe is. His lessons are always done in a very friendly atmosphere. So you can relax and talk about what your questions are. He would quickly responds to what you would like to learn to play. For example, I told him I wanted to learn to play like Herbie Hancock, then he would find some tunes that Herbie plays and show me how he approaches to the chords and playing solos. I have been very satisfied with his lessons and I would recommend him as your piano teacher.
Enthusiastic and Encouraging - December 15, 2009
Reviewer: MICHAEL - NEW YORK, NY
Instrument: Piano
My son, Alec, has been taking lessons from Joe for 4 years. Alec started taking lessons at a relatively advanced age (14). I was concerned initially that my son would not have the patience to take lessons at that age, but Joe inspired my son and gave him the great gift of appreciation of music. We are indebted to Joe for that gift. Joe is conscientious, patient, and works well with young people. He encouraged Alec to develop his own taste and style rather than forcing him to play music that appeal for him. Joe has a great love of performing and that enthusiasm is apparent when he teaches. I am certain that Alec will continue to play the piano and will hear music differently for the rest of his life. My wife and I feel very fortunate to have found Joe and we recommend him with great enthusiasm and without reservation.
Joe - a great Piano teacher - December 1, 2009
Reviewer: CARLOS - NEW YORK, NY
Instrument: Piano
Joe is a great Piano teacher. He is very talented, thoughtful, resourceful and has the patience of saint.
Joe H. Piano Instructor - February 3, 2009
Reviewer: Ron Meador
Instrument: Piano
Joe brings a vast amount of educational and practical experience to his piano lessons, and knows how to present the information in an understandable and patient format. He has helped me bridge the gap between playing and theory in the Jazz and Funk genres. Additionally, he is also very well versed in music technology, computers, keyboards and the like, and that can be a very valuable, yet overlooked area to add to the content of today's piano lessons. I heartily recommend Joe as a fine and valuable teacher.
Gift Certificates
lesson Gift Certificates are available in assortments of 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 lessons. We can send the Gift Certificate to you by email as a PDF file or by regular mail if you prefer.