JOSEPH H. NICOLAY

EXPERIENCE:

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EDUCATION:

BRASS BELL MUSIC

Glendale, Wisconsin PIANO INSTRUCTOR

Conduct private lessons, one-on-one, with individuals ranging in age from 5 years old to 70+, and at all skill levels. Demonstrated skills in adapting to learning abilities and comprehension levels.

Teach reading music, music theory, and the vocabulary of music theory. Utilize the Piano Discoveries series of books.

As instruction progresses, determine the interests of each student, specifically classical, jazz and popular music, while striving to expose them to all types of music.

Teach the mechanics of movement while playing, as well as efficiency.

As requested during career, provided one-on-one instruction in private residences.

Performed in local 'Pop' type bands throughout the years.

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Emphasis: Jazz and Classical Piano

Studied under Tony King in the Jazz Program

Studied under Karen Edwards in the Classical Program, then worked under Rebecca Penneys in the Classical Program (en.m.wikipedia.org/ wiki/rebecca_penneys; rebeccapenneyspianofestival.org)

Hochstein School of Music - Rochester, New York Studied Jazz Piano and Combo with Phil Markowitz

Milwaukee Area Technical College - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Emphasis: Video Editing and General Studies

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