About
Hello, it's great to be here!
I love music, love playing the piano and enjoy performing. I got serious about music when I was 15
1969-71 Studied with George Pappastavrou at the Syracuse University, NY.
1974 - Certificate in Piano Performance: The Peabody Conservatory of Music,
Baltimore, MD (major teacher, Lillian Freundlich)
1974 - Awarded Bronze Medal at the Kosciuszko Chopin Contest in NYC
1980 - Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Piano Performance from The Juilliard School,
NYC (major teachers, Irwin Freundlich, Jacob Lateiner)
For the past 30+ years I have taught students of all ages and all skill levels...beginner to pro. Their house, my house, studios and schools.
Your technique not up to It? I can help. Tired of stumbling in the same place every time even though you've practiced It a zillion times? Not to worry, together we can find a solution. Want to play more expressively? A few simple tips may be all it takes to release your inner maestro!
Learn the tricks of Perfect Practice and maximize your results. PLAY BETTER in FEWER hours. No Foolin'!
Want to learn how to improvise? We start by babbling.
MY MOTTO: Teach so well that the student doesn't need me.