Jan Stevens
is
an experienced NJ-based professional pianist-vocalist-teacher
who has performed in the NJ and metro NYC area for over 30 years--
and has taught piano and theory for over ten years. Having studied
classical and then jazz, pop music and theory since age 5, he
attended William Paterson University, studied with Harold Mabern,
Walter Bishop Jr., and other jazz greats. He has worked with
Roberta Flack, Vic Damone, the Del Vikings, Jerrry Vivino, Freddie
Roman, the late Lou Monte, St. James Orchestras, Sumar Orchestras,
Rob Paparozzi,and many more. Mr. Stevens is well-versed in the
great popular song, rock and jazz tradition, along with years
of classical music training.
He performs songs from the "Great American Songbook"
by Gershwin, Rodgers-Hart, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Harold
Arlen, Johnny Mercer -- and everything from Billy Joel, Van
Morrison, Elton John, the Beatles, Harry Connick and Steely
Dan to Harry Connick, Jr., Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra and Tony
Bennett. It is always good music, authentically done, with heart
and originality.
Mr.
Stevens list of clients include former NJ governors Christine
Todd Whitman and Tom Keane, FOX TV's Ernie Onastas, the Jerry
Lewis telethon, the NYC Greenwich Village Chamber of Commerce,
NJ metro-area nightspots, dozens of NJ country clubs and many
more. He has taught piano for more than fifteen years, beginners
to advanced levels and also produces and arranges for various
CDs and demos by local artists.
See the rest of the bio
here.
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PIANO LESSONS
in the comfort of your home.
Read
my TEACHING PAGE
here
The
gift of music lasts a lifetime!
Email
now for
more info or an appointment .
Your first lesson/consultation is FREE!
No
obligation!
Ages
7 to 75!
References
on Request...
The
WINTER 2010 schedule is rather filled, but a few spots on Thursdays
are still available for private piano students, ages 7 and up.
Busy adults too -- flexible schedules! A friendly yet professional
atmosphere is strived for! Teaching is based on the student's
learning pace and creativity is encouraged! You don't need an
acoustic piano to start lessons, just a decent electronic keyboard
will do! Pop, jazz, chords, harmony - theory, arranging, blues,
classical.
Please check out my "LESSONS" PAGE for
more important information and details about affordable piano
instruction. (Lessons in parts of Passaic and Bergen Counties
only...)
You can email me or call me at 973-229-5521 for an appointment or more information...
Listen here for an MP3 sample
of Jan Stevens at the keyboard...
this brief medley of tunes runs about 3 minutes.
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