Dan

5 (30 reviews)

Rate $103
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Number of students Dan has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Dan has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (30 reviews)

$103/h

Piano
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Music reading

Professional Pianist offers Classical and Jazz Piano Lessons tailored for any level

Name: Dan
Address: London, CA
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Price range: $103

Piano
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Music reading

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About Dan

I Began studying music at the age of 8, I’ve started first with classical music achieving a Piano Bachelor with the highest marks of the session. During my studies besides Classical Music I've been focusing my interest and enthusiasm on jazz music. Until today I've worked as Classical and jazz Pianist, composer and session musician in Europe, USA and UK. I’ve always been teaching privately classical and jazz music, Theory, Harmony, composition and improvisation. I’ve started teaching to my students my own idea of music and my personal approach with the instrument, trying always to encourage and stimulate their own musical unicity as I have done and I still do with myself.

About the lesson

I believe that any teacher must have a specific approach with students in order to analyse, investigate, focus and then just guide their personal attitude for the music. I believe that everyone has this attitude. It’s in our decision, desire, willingness and passion to find it in order to express without any type of constriction.

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5 (30 reviews)

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Lee
- 5
Perfect! Great at understanding what you need next to progress.
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Lee

Perfect! Great at understanding what you need next to progress.
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Benjamin
- 5
Perfect! Great
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Benjamin

Perfect! Great
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Marine
- 5
Perfect! Dan is a great tutor, I really enjoy his approach to teaching music!
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Marine

Perfect! Dan is a great tutor, I really enjoy his approach to teaching music!
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Steven
- 5
Perfect! Dan was very professional and has clear extensive knowledge of classical and jazz music at a high level. He communicates well and my son was able to absorb the advise he gave to improve his practical piano playing skills in his very first lesson with Dan and is now more confident in achieving success at his imminent grade 5 practical exam.
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Steven

Perfect! Dan was very professional and has clear extensive knowledge of classical and jazz music at a high level. He communicates well and my son was able to absorb the advise he gave to improve his practical piano playing skills in his very first lesson with Dan and is now more confident in achieving success at his imminent grade 5 practical exam.
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Kiana
- 5
Perfect! Dan is an absolute fantastic teacher who can really explain everything in such an enthusiastic and easy way that made me really excited about my piano journey! He can adapt easily to your needs and will make sure the lesson is tailored to you specifically. His passion and excitement about music and the piano are contagious, I had so much fun! Best music teacher I have ever had ! :)
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Kiana

Perfect! Dan is an absolute fantastic teacher who can really explain everything in such an enthusiastic and easy way that made me really excited about my piano journey! He can adapt easily to your needs and will make sure the lesson is tailored to you specifically. His passion and excitement about music and the piano are contagious, I had so much fun! Best music teacher I have ever had ! :)
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Jonathan
- 5
Perfect! Excellent instructor, patient and makes learning accessible
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Jonathan

Perfect! Excellent instructor, patient and makes learning accessible
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Antony
- 5
Perfect! Personable and student orientated
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Antony

Perfect! Personable and student orientated
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Joshua
- 5
Perfect! Dan is a great tutor! He's charismatic, intuitive and personable. I'd highly recommend Dan, especially if you want help developing songs!
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Joshua

Perfect! Dan is a great tutor! He's charismatic, intuitive and personable. I'd highly recommend Dan, especially if you want help developing songs!
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Ali Salman
- 5
Perfect! Super passionate, works around the student, but great a giving direction. Highly recommend.
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Ali Salman

Perfect! Super passionate, works around the student, but great a giving direction. Highly recommend.
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Shanice
- 5
Perfect! Dan is a great tutor - engaging, and super talented. I really enjoyed my first lesson with him and it helped me finally understand the circle of fifths. Great job and thank you :)
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Shanice

Perfect! Dan is a great tutor - engaging, and super talented. I really enjoyed my first lesson with him and it helped me finally understand the circle of fifths. Great job and thank you :)
Ondrej
- 5
Perfect! Flexible, engaging, professional.
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Ondrej

Perfect! Flexible, engaging, professional.
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Candace
- 5
Perfect! Dan was very patient and kind with my 8 year old today who wasn't in the best mood. He obviously has a lot of talent a passion for teaching music
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Candace

Perfect! Dan was very patient and kind with my 8 year old today who wasn't in the best mood. He obviously has a lot of talent a passion for teaching music
Kendal
- 5
Perfect! Dan is very easygoing and I felt super comfortable in my first lesson. For a complete beginner at 27 years old, it is most definitely humbling trying to learn a new skill but I appreciate Dan’s patience and positive attitude! Looking forward to continuing lessons
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Kendal

Perfect! Dan is very easygoing and I felt super comfortable in my first lesson. For a complete beginner at 27 years old, it is most definitely humbling trying to learn a new skill but I appreciate Dan’s patience and positive attitude! Looking forward to continuing lessons
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Daniel
- 5
Perfect! Dan is an excellent tutor. He’s highly experience, both as a musician and an instructor. He’s precise in his instructions & enthusiastic in his descriptions. He invites you to bite off just a little more than you think you can chew, revealing that confidence & patience are more formidable obstacles than technique or complexity. Excited to continue lessons with him and would recommend to anybody, beginner or professional.
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Daniel

Perfect! Dan is an excellent tutor. He’s highly experience, both as a musician and an instructor. He’s precise in his instructions & enthusiastic in his descriptions. He invites you to bite off just a little more than you think you can chew, revealing that confidence & patience are more formidable obstacles than technique or complexity. Excited to continue lessons with him and would recommend to anybody, beginner or professional.
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Sajay
- 5
Perfect! Dan is an awesome teacher! Since I opted for jazz, he immediately tuned his approach so I could “feel the music” & develop an inner voice within my music. All things which I love from my favourite jazz players. A very good teacher provides consistent support (useful with the homework), I definitely recommend this legend! Since I’m a complete beginner, Im already enjoy the progress I made in a short space of time.
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Sajay

Perfect! Dan is an awesome teacher! Since I opted for jazz, he immediately tuned his approach so I could “feel the music” & develop an inner voice within my music. All things which I love from my favourite jazz players. A very good teacher provides consistent support (useful with the homework), I definitely recommend this legend! Since I’m a complete beginner, Im already enjoy the progress I made in a short space of time.
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Іван
- 5
Perfect! Den is a very good teacher. he knows how to present the material correctly and clearly. he is also very friendly and knows how to maintain a relaxed atmosphere for complete immersion in learning.
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Іван

Perfect! Den is a very good teacher. he knows how to present the material correctly and clearly. he is also very friendly and knows how to maintain a relaxed atmosphere for complete immersion in learning.

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Ivan is Great!
He is already into the process of learning how to cope with different keys during his technical work ( Major Scales / Major and Minor Chords.
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  Ivan is Great!
  He is already into the process of learning how to cope with different keys during his technical work ( Major Scales / Major and Minor Chords.
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Jean
- 5
Perfect! Very good session with Dan, I recommend!
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Jean

Perfect! Very good session with Dan, I recommend!
Elijah
- 5
Perfect! Just had my very first lesson with Dan and it was really good! I can tell he knows his stuff deeply and he's a wonderful teacher that takes the time to not only explain to me what notes are played but how the harmony is structured which gives me a deeper understanding of what's going on.
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Elijah

Perfect! Just had my very first lesson with Dan and it was really good! I can tell he knows his stuff deeply and he's a wonderful teacher that takes the time to not only explain to me what notes are played but how the harmony is structured which gives me a deeper understanding of what's going on.
Livia
- 5
Perfect! Dan shares his perception of music in a very organic manner. He is free from any limitations that musical theory can bring.
All the while explaining musical concepts, he will push you to listen to your intuition and inner ear to be able to determine if the sound you are creating on the piano is "good" or not.
Thanks to several lessons, I am now able to play and explore a tune in my own way.

Thank you !
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Livia

Perfect! Dan shares his perception of music in a very organic manner. He is free from any limitations that musical theory can bring.
All the while explaining musical concepts, he will push you to listen to your intuition and inner ear to be able to determine if the sound you are creating on the piano is "good" or not.
Thanks to several lessons, I am now able to play and explore a tune in my own way.

Thank you !
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Anny
- 5
Perfect! Dan is an incredibly talented pianist .. and his passion and love for the piano shows in the way he teaches this instrument. Dan is super positive, encouraging and patient. My son plays by ear but wants to read music and understand music theory.. so along side more advanced playing of the piano, Dan has begun teaching the basics of theory and reading music with him. The lessons are varied and challenging and my 13 year old son is really enjoying learning with Dan!
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Anny

Perfect! Dan is an incredibly talented pianist .. and his passion and love for the piano shows in the way he teaches this instrument. Dan is super positive, encouraging and patient. My son plays by ear but wants to read music and understand music theory.. so along side more advanced playing of the piano, Dan has begun teaching the basics of theory and reading music with him. The lessons are varied and challenging and my 13 year old son is really enjoying learning with Dan!
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David
- 5
Perfect! Dan is piano tutoring my 7 year old daughter who is very engaged in the lesson through Dan's teaching and is enjoying herself whilst learning. I can thoroughly recommend Dan
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David

Perfect! Dan is piano tutoring my 7 year old daughter who is very engaged in the lesson through Dan's teaching and is enjoying herself whilst learning. I can thoroughly recommend Dan
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Robert

Dan is an incredible and talented Classical and Jazz Pianist and Piano Teacher, I really recommend Dan if you are looking for a real and professional support trough your musical journey!
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Robert
Dan is an incredible and talented Classical and Jazz Pianist and Piano Teacher, I really recommend Dan if you are looking for a real and professional support trough your musical journey!
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Rob

Dan is a fantastic teacher, he has great skills in understanding what technique needs improving and how to improve it. He is also friendly and fun to learn with! My piano playing has improved drastically since lessons began, I'm now playing pieces I dreamed of playing 4 months ago!
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Rob
Dan is a fantastic teacher, he has great skills in understanding what technique needs improving and how to improve it. He is also friendly and fun to learn with! My piano playing has improved drastically since lessons began, I'm now playing pieces I dreamed of playing 4 months ago!
Ale

Dan is a Friendly and nuanced tutor who I would recommend taking lessons with! He is very patient and his approach to teaching Jazz helps me a lot in transitioning from learning classical music.
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Ale
Dan is a Friendly and nuanced tutor who I would recommend taking lessons with! He is very patient and his approach to teaching Jazz helps me a lot in transitioning from learning classical music.
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Elizabeth

I'm loving my lessons!
Dan is patient and very encouraging. He explains everything thoroughly but still teaches it in a very digestible manner.
Amazing Teacher!
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Elizabeth
I'm loving my lessons!
Dan is patient and very encouraging. He explains everything thoroughly but still teaches it in a very digestible manner.
Amazing Teacher!
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Peter

Dan is brilliant!
Very skilled and knowledgeable as a musician. Very attentive and kind as teacher. I'm very much looking forward to continuing lessons with him and would recommend him to anyone!

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Peter
Dan is brilliant!
Very skilled and knowledgeable as a musician. Very attentive and kind as teacher. I'm very much looking forward to continuing lessons with him and would recommend him to anyone!
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Rosita

I'm really enjoying my lessons with Dan. He is a very talented musician and a patient teacher who has introduced me to brilliant techniques and exercises that get me out of my comfort zone. He also ensures that I get the most out of my lessons by focusing on pieces and techniques that I specifically wish to learn. Would definitely recommend him - Thanks Dan!
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Rosita
I'm really enjoying my lessons with Dan. He is a very talented musician and a patient teacher who has introduced me to brilliant techniques and exercises that get me out of my comfort zone. He also ensures that I get the most out of my lessons by focusing on pieces and techniques that I specifically wish to learn. Would definitely recommend him - Thanks Dan!
Alessandro

I had the pleasure to be Dan's student for a long time and I can strongly recommend him as a piano teacher. He has an incredible background and he is very open to different genres. Dan's approach to music is original and very effective. Great knowledge on music.
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Alessandro
I had the pleasure to be Dan's student for a long time and I can strongly recommend him as a piano teacher. He has an incredible background and he is very open to different genres. Dan's approach to music is original and very effective. Great knowledge on music.
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When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?
My Mother is a professional pianist. When I was a child I used to listen to her playing Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Brahms and so many more. I was five years old and I still remember that period as a magnificent dream.
My Dad has been working as an actor and he has always been talking about the relationship between music and acting. He introduced me to Classical and Jazz Records and so that became my youth's soundtrack.
Soon I started playing the piano on my own and taking piano lessons until my Bachelor's Degree at 20 years old.
Is there a particular type of music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?
It always depends on specific periods of my life.
As a personal pleasure, I usually listen to any kind of music.
Based on my personal experience I have noticed that for a few years, I have been focusing on the same classical composers or jazz pianists in order to get a deeper understanding of their music. That's a more analytical approach, in order to try to grasp the mystery of their compositions.
Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.
Probably the most difficult and riveting aspect is indicating to every student their own listening. We love music because when we listen, something hidden inside ourselves is getting pleasure from that, in a certain way it works as a resonance, the same one present and necessary in every instrument.
Sometimes practising doesn't allow our unconscious and inner voice to be present as too many tasks are involved in our brain and usually I feel it is my duty to remind all my students to listen to themselves.
What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?
I believe that every instrument could be as easy as difficult to play. I certainly believe that the most enjoyable and difficult thing for a musician is expressing their inner voice through any instruments.
What are your keys to success?
Success is in the present. I believe that musicians are successful when they are able to express the unknown and the unconscious of themselves through their instruments.
Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning. Explain why.
Surely Gustav Mahler as I would have a few questions about his orchestration. Beethoven as I would be fascinated in seeing and listening to him playing and improvising with piano. Bill Evans just to have a talk about all his different ways to harmonise a simple sequence of chords.
Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.
In a dream, someone played a piece for me and he told me that I could find that piece in a book which I forgot the title of.
When I woke up I remembered the song but not the name of the piece nor the name of the book. I then composed the song and called it "Remembrance".
What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?
Love for what I do.

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When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?

Is there a particular type of music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?

Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.

What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

What are your keys to success?

Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning. Explain why.

Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

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