Zen Piano Studio

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About Me

Pianist and Educator, Jodi Russell, is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music with over 15 years of experience performing and teaching the piano. Her students range from preschool to college level as well as working adults and senior citizens with a wide variety of musical goals and learning styles. Dr. Russell's expertise in technique and musicality as well as her knack for diversity enables her students to develop all-inclusive musicianship while exploring various musical styles. Zen Piano Studio include award winning students who have gone on to major in music, teach music, and produce music of their own.

My Musical Education Background

Pianist and Educator, Dr. Jodi Russell, is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music with over 15 years of experience performing and teaching the piano. Her students range from preschool to college level as well as working adults and senior citizens with a wide variety of musical goals and learning styles. Dr. Russell's expertise in technique and musicality as well as her knack for diversity enables her students to develop all-inclusive musicianship while exploring various musical styles. 

Genres and Subjects Taught

Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Country, Folk, Latin, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Electronic, New Age, Contemporary, Alternative, Experimental, Funk, Swing, Boogie-Woogie, Ragtime, Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, Avant-Garde, Bossa Nova, Salsa, Tango, Ballad, Fusion, World, Film Score, Broadway, Smooth Jazz, Dance, Disco, Funky House, Ambient, Celtic, Flamenco, Progressive Rock, Indie, Trip-Hop, Ska, Motown, Funk-Rock, Gospel Jazz, Electro-Pop, Easy Listening, Post-Rock, Lounge, Orchestral, Minimalism, Chanson.

Lesson Rates

30-300

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

Skill Levels

1. Beginner
2. Early Beginner
3. Late Beginner
4. Early Intermediate
5. Intermediate
6. Late Intermediate
7. Early Advanced
8. Advanced
9. Professional

Education Backgrounds

1. Self-Taught: Students who have learned to play the piano on their own, without formal instruction.
2. Private Students: Students who have taken private piano lessons for a certain number of years, either with a private teacher or at a music school.
3. Conservatory-Trained: Students who have received formal training at a conservatory or music school, typically completing a structured curriculum in piano performance.
4. College/University Education: Students who have pursued a degree in music or piano performance at a college or university, which often includes coursework in music theory, history, and performance.
5. Amateur Musicians: Students who play the piano as a hobby or for personal enjoyment, without formal training or education in music.
6. Professional Musicians: Students who have pursued a career in music, performing as solo pianists, accompanists, session musicians, or composers.

My Certifications and Awards

Awarded by the Music Teachers National Association

Master of Music in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

My Musical Influences

1. Classical Masters: Influential composers and pianists from the classical period, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Bach, and Debussy.
2. Romantic Era Composers: Composers known for their expressive and emotional music, including Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky.
3. Jazz Pioneers: Jazz pianists who have made significant contributions to the genre, such as Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, and Oscar Peterson.
4. Contemporary Pianists: Modern-day pianists who have pushed boundaries and expanded the possibilities of the instrument, such as Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Brad Mehldau, Hiromi Uehara, and Lang Lang.
5. World Music: Exploring various cultural and ethnic styles of music that incorporate piano, such as Latin American, African, Indian, or Middle Eastern music.
6. Popular Music: Drawing inspiration from popular genres like rock, pop, R&B, and electronic music, and incorporating elements into piano arrangements or compositions.
7. Experimental and Avant-Garde: Exploring the works of experimental composers and artists who have pushed the boundaries of traditional piano music, such as John Cage, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and Terry Riley.

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