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Education

Anderson (IN) University

Jan 1977 - May 1980

Graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980. Resumed music education at Youngstown State (OH) Univ. from 1982-1984. Studies included voice, piano, conducting, music education, music history, as well as performing in choirs and jazz ensembles.

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Rick Blackson

Piano Teacher in Canfield, OH 44406, United States

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Instruments

Piano, Keyboard, Voice.

Area(s) of Specialization

Accompaniment, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, Songwriting.

Student Level(s)

for:

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Services Offered

Travel to students' home

Offer live lessons using Internet

About

Keep it FUN! In YOUR HOME or on Facetime: learn fundamentals, improvisation, arranging, accompany self/others, songwriting, expand stylistic range, combine sight-reading and playing by ear, practical theory, play chord charts/fake books...much more!

Experience

Spoken Languages: English

Began playing keyboards at age 4.  Taught first piano lessons while in high school.  Traveled the country extensively as pianist/arranger for college vocal group. Music directed numerous school/community theater productions.  Arranger/music director/performer in several shows with professional company.  Been teaching private voice and piano for over 25 years averaging 50-70 students per week.  
Established cabaret duo of Mary Jo Maluso & Rick Blackson in 1990 (see beyondbroadwayent.com)