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Piano lessons in Montreux and surroundings - Repertoire - Theory - Composition
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Concert pianist with more than ten years of professional experience, holder of a Masters in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, I offer piano lessons for all ages and all levels. My pedagogy is based on understanding the instrument and the musical language:- Solid classical background which allows me to meet the needs of pianists targeting the conservatory or a high school.
- Experience in preparing for auditions or recitals
- Experience as a church pianist in New York; I therefore also have basics of gospel and blues
- Jazz harmony / classical music theory lessons
- Composition -> I specialize in composition for solo piano
- Jazz pianist by training: I specialize in the Jazz repertoire and therefore improvisation
- Patient and passionate teacher, I will offer a program adapted to the desires, level and needs of the student.
Location
At student's location: Around Montreux, Switzerland






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Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes |
The class is taught in: | French, English, German |
About Me
"What separates the piano from other instruments?" "How does one control the sound of a piano?""How do great composers for piano proceed so that their work are able to touch us so deep?"
Those are some of the questions I ask myself regularly, for the possibilities that offer this beautiful instrument fascinate me, and my passion for it grows more day by day.
My name is Robinson, I am 27, and I will try to share that passion with you, whatever goals you have. After 3 years in New York, I am back to my hometown Geneva to work as a pianist, composer and educator.
Education
- Master in Jazz Arts from the Manhattan School of Music in New York (MA MSM 2019) Piano lessons, harmony, composition, Ensemble and arrangement with teachers Phil Markowitz, Ted Rosenthal, Donny McCaslin, Ron Carter, Dave Liebman, Jim McNeely and Stefon Harris- Bachelor in Jazz from the Hochschule Luzern Musik (BA HSLU 2017)
- Maturity specializing in music ECG Jean Piaget (2014)
Experience / Qualifications
TEACHING:- private students in Geneva and Lucerne between 2014 and 2017
- One year of teaching at the "Larchmont Music Academy" and the "Music School of Westchester" in New York. More than twenty students, aged 6 to 67, from 2019 to 2020
PERFORMANCE / COMPETITIONS / COMMITMENTS
- Over 300 concerts in total, in group and solo in New York, Berlin, London, Geneva, Zurich, Lucerne and Basel.
- First prize in the jazz piano competition of the "Langnau Jazz Nights" festival in July 2017
- Pianist of the "HSLU Big Band" for one year, under the direction of musicians Dave Liebman, Lars Moeller, Ed Partyka, Dan Weiss and Ohad Talmor
- Regular church pianist at the Harden Memorial CME Church in New York, located in the Bronx
- Pianist accompanying professional Jazz singers. Recording of two albums.
- Arrangement of nine songs of American religious music for the exhibition "Calvin in America" at the International Museum of the Reformation in Geneva
Reviews (3)
I have now had over 5 lessons with Robinson. He's a really great teacher, as well as a very talented musician. I'm making way more progress than I expected and already tackling songs which I thought were too difficult for me. I value the way he adapts to the needs and interests of his student. I look forward to many more lessons!
Robinson has been working with my 13 yr old daughter since the summer and I cannot recommend him enough. He is an amazing pianist, and so patient and kind and super professional. We are so grateful to have met him. Just a few weeks ago we needed a recording and at the last minute we informed Robinson and he made the time to fit my daughter in, and we just received the news today that she got first prize in America without Robinson this would not have been possible. Don’t hesitate to contact him you will not regret it. Fantastic Musician. Linda
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