Adam Edison has been performing piano music, composing, and singing since he was 10 years old. As early as junior high school, Adam was involved in 8 major music commitments at once (accompanying 2 choral groups, playing in the school's jazz ensemble, playing in the "pit" for the school's musical production of "Big", singing and playing piano in recitals, playing in a rock trio (piano, guitar, drums), performing with a traveling group of singers for community service at nursing homes, and producing a limited-release 30-minute album of his original works).
In high school, Adam continued his personal investment in music. In his junior year, he started and performed in a jazz trio (piano, bass, drums), which had performances for private events and a local venue. He composed an original piece of music for the Choate Rosemary Hall Jazz Ensemble, and performed it with them his senior year. He also produced 2, 60-minute albums of his original works as a limited release.
In college, Adam frequented Carnegie Mellon's music conservatory, taking studio lessons under 3 excellent teachers in music composition and piano performance. He took supplementary classes in harmony, voice leading, sound recording, editing and mastering, and advanced eurhythmics. Adam also performed regularly in local and college venues - both alone, in various duos, and in a rock quintet.
Currently, Adam continues to perform, compose, and teach. Having studied with over 16 different teachers, he knows the value of acquiring accurate technical knowledge, the benefit of multiple approaches, and multiple contexts to apply any musical skill. His diverse areas of expertise, his flexible approach, and his commitment to helping students reach their own personal goals in music are what make him a valuable teacher.
Composer, Pianist, Music Educator
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