About your piano coach

Music is my lifelong passion, and sharing it with others is incredibly rewarding. With 50 years of experience, including performing at the concert level, I bring a wealth of knowledge to each lesson. I'm dedicated to fostering a fun and supportive learning environment where students can thrive. I am a graduate of the Juilliard School. Bachelors and Masters Degrees. I have performed concerts throughout the United states. At age 15, I received a standing ovation at the Brevard Music Festival for my performance of the Tschaikowsky Piano Concerto No 1. I made my New York Debut performing with the Symphony of the New World at Lincoln Center at age 17. I made my Debut at the Metropolitan Opera House production of Porgy and Bess 1992 production in the role of "Jasbo Brown". I repeated this role in the New Jersey State Opera production. For Centaur Records I made a CD of the Arensky Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Czech National Orchestra and Etudes for Solo Piano op. 74. I received the Award for Excellence from the New Jersey Education Association, the "Community Leaders Fostering Change in Education Award" from the New Jersey Unit of the National Association of Negro Business and Women's Clubs, Inc, honored by The Newark Municipal Council, City of Newark, NJ. Retired Associate Professor and Coordinator of Essex County College's Performing Arts Department. Please visit my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/rcapno