Buzz is an independent producer, writer, arranger, & keyboardist with over 40 years in the music industry. He appears on more than 150 CDs as performer or producer.(2 received platinum certification) During the 80's, Buzz toured the world with the legendary Curtis Mayfield as musical director and during that time became staff producer for Ichiban Records. In the 90's, Buzz focused on production & arranging, working with some of music'™s finest such as Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, & Ben E King to name a few. In 1998, Buzz created AMusic. He has composed music for CNN, Delta Airlines, The Discovery Channel, the Weather Channel as well as for film and TV. His orchestration skills provided him the opportunity to score 2 songs for jazz pianist Bob Thompson and the West VA Symphony Orchestra. Sept of 06 Buzz released his debut CD Collection on Blue Canoe Records. Music from that release can be found in both film and TV . Buzz continues writing and producing for various artists as well as composing music for independent film. The future holds a 2022 release of new music entitled, Muse Cafe along with a book ("Repeat Offender") related to his career as a record producer and touring artist. *** Lesson Details *** My approach to teaching is simple. The primary goal is to have fun and enjoy the experience of making and creating music. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in music or just wanting to add a bit of a creative outlet to your life, let me help. My specialties include jazz, r&b, and pop piano styles. I do teach a little classical but primarily to beginners only. My curriculum is simple. I try to teach you what it is YOU want to know and that which fit your needs. There are some fundamentals that we all must learn, but typically I can have you playing a song your first lesson. As you progress, you will be able to learn to play songs on your own and interpret simple chord charts with melody. For those students who already actively play, I can help hone your skills, offer performance, recording and studio tips and techniques. 90 and 120 min lessons are only offered to those students wishing to learn production and do NOT apply to piano lessons. *** Studio Equipment *** Your lessons are given in my pre-production studio. Lessons take place on an upright piano. If you are taking production classes, then see the list of gear below. My space is tidy but not always immaculate. I am a working musician and often have several projects juggling at once. There is room for 2 to 3 in addition to the student. My living room is always available and wi-fi for those who wait on a student is also available. I have a cat that is extremely friendly and enjoys meeting my students. If you are allergic or frightened of a cat please let me know in advance. Buzz's Studio Gear: Shuman Upright Piano (used for all piano lessons) Cubase Pro 11 recording software (production, film) Arturia Keylab 88 MKII M-Audio Pro Keys 88 Yamaha KX8 Roland V-Synth full array of VST instrument & effect plug-ins for commercial recording and film production (Waves, Spectrasonics, Kontakt 6 etc) Sibelius Notation Software *** Specialties *** children (including special needs) adult, beginner, jazz, r&b, pop, EDM, modern, film scoring, sequencing, notation