Alvin K
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Flamenco, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Avant-garde
5.0
(3)
Alvin K
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Flamenco, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
Ages Taught: 10-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
BA Piano Performance Texas Southern University
Awards:
Who's Who Among American Music Students
Overview:
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, I revealed great promise as a musician at an early age. Moving to New York in 1983, I became the first African American piano player to play for the Tony Award-winning production of “CATS” at the tender age of 16-years old. After a critically acclaimed 3-year run on Broadway, I returned to Houston and shortly thereafter earned my Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Texas Southern University in Houston, the same prestigious program that produced Kirk Whalum, Yolanda Adams and Lonnie Smith. I then embarked upon an international professional career, which allowed me to span the globe and share the stage with Jazz and R&B legends such as Ahmad Jamal, McCoy Tyner, Gerald Levert, and El Debarge.
EXPERIENCE
The philosophy of me and my music is as simple as it is complex. I say, “In the scope of the inception of my music, my vision is based in love and passion.” I ask the question, ”Why do what you do, without loving what you do? I believe that I am… part of a generation that has placed passion apart from the music. “But I believe that without passion and God – there is no music.”
METHODS USED
I use Hal Leonard, Michael Arron, Hannan, and original compositions written by me.
LESSON STYLE
I am patient but persistent. Every student excels differently. I get pleasure from seeing each student enjoy the gift of music. No pressure, no worries!
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