Instructors

Piano Instructors of N.W. is an organization founded by pianists to promote music education though piano, and foster proper methods of instruction for beginners. All of our instructors are carefully screened, have advanced education, as well as years or decades of experience.

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Stefano Miceli
Stefano Miceli is a world reknown conductor and pianist based in New York. He has successfully played and conducted at Carnegie Hall, Berliner Philharmonie, Sydney Opera House, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Forbidden City …

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David Allen Nichols
New York-based performer/composer David Allen Nichols is a uniquely versatile aritst whose reputation as an improvisational pianist has led to an array of collaborative works for dance, film, theater and …

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Michiyo Suzuki
A native of Japan, Michiyo Suzuki began her musical studies with piano at age three, violin at age six and clarinet at age thirteen. As a recitalist and chamber musician, Ms. Suzuki has performed extensively in her …

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Akari Yamamoto
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Akari Yamamoto is an active freelance clarinet player and piano/woodwinds teacher currently based in New York City. In addition to her frequent orchestral engagements, she is an avid chamber …

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Gregg Sulzer
Gregg Sulzer is a drummer, composer and piano player. He has been teaching and playing music since graduating from Purchase College with a BFA in Music Composition, after starting out in the Percussion Performance …

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Larry Nissman
Larry received his Bachelor of Music and Arts from the University of Michigan.  He studied trumpet with the renowned Boston Symphony principal trumpet, Armando Ghitalla.  He also holds a Master Degree in …

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