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Richard c Alston

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Piano lessons with

Richard c Alston

From$56.70 per lesson
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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

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers
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Levels: Not specified
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Lives in: New York, New York
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Years Playing: 50 years
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Given: 5 lessons

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The New School

Free
477.2 miles away

Battery Park Apartment

Free
476.1 miles away

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Near New York, New York

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Taione
Mr. Alston has great musical insight and guidance.
John
Mr Alston has a light hearted conversational approach. I felt comfortable in the environment he creates. He has a positive rapport.
Patricia
Mr. Alston is an excellent teacher and an excellent instructor.

Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe answer to this question is determined by the age of the student, and if the student has studied previously.
Lesson 11+The same answers as the previous two questions.
Lesson 4-10The same answers as the previous 2 questions.
Lesson 2-3My students regardless of their age or whether or not they previously received lessons will always leave the lessons knowing more than when they arrived.

Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThe answers to this question and the next 3 questions are the same answers given in the beginning students questions.

Youth players
Working with kidsI am only available to teach kids of the ages between 10 and 12. I have a very large library of materials for this age group.

Working with teenagersThe lesson will cover piano selections, music theory, ear training and teaching the student how to create original piano pieces and how to play by ear.

What you need to bringThe students should bring all materials assigned at the previous lesson.

What I can bringI have a very large library of piano compositions, music theory papers and ear training exercises.

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