Piano Lessons / Theory / Composition / Piano Tuning in New Haven, Connecticut For Sale

Although dated, my preferred method of teaching for beginner students is my own adaptation of the Thompson method with stronger emphasis on theory and technique. A study of intervalic relationships, chords and progressions combined with terminology, sight reading, and form will provide the student with skills which will allow them to play any style and genre of music they desire. Although the Suzuki method seems to be popular today, I have discovered many short comings of this pedagogical approach and often renders a good pianist limited in their capabilities as a well rounded musician. I adapt my teaching to suit the needs of every individual student and will focus on the specific needs or desires for older or advanced students, whether this be in either the classical or jazz repertoire.
Flexible schedule, reasonable rates. Please contact Greg at 203-848-xxxx.
Gregory Gauvin, a resident of Branford, CT, received with honors his Bachelor of Music in piano performance at the Western Connecticut State University in the Spring of xxxx under the study of Dr. Russell Hirshfield and Professor Patricia Lutnes. During his undergraduate career, Greg studied and appeared with many great performing artists including the late Skitch Henderson, Ksenia Nosikova, William Braun, and composer Joseph Schwantner. As a member of the WCSU orchestra, under the direction of Eric Lewis, Greg was given the opportunity to perform 20th and 21st century music. Greg also has substantial accompaniment experience in the French, German, and Italian styles performing with the students of Boyd Schlaeffer, Margaret Astrup, and Perry Price. In xxxx, Greg received his Master of Music degree in piano at the University of Connecticut under the direction of Dr. Neal Larrabee. He continues his performances of contemporary music with Jeffrey Renshaw as the pianist for the University of Connecticut's Wind Ensemble, as well as working with the UCONN orchestra and chamber ensembles. Greg serves as accompanist, arranger, and assistant vocal director for the Downtown Performing Arts Center in New Haven, CT.