1^st lesson free

Jack

5 (1 review)

Rate $60
Response 1h
Students
Number of students Jack has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
2
Number of students Jack has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (1 review)

$60/hr

1^st lesson free

Piano
Musical keyboard
Jazz Piano

Award-Winning jazz pianist offering in-person and virtual piano lessons to all levels

Piano
Musical keyboard
Jazz Piano

Lesson location

- At Jack's house: Dunedin
- online
- at home or in a public space : will travel up to 20km from Dunedin

About Jack

Jack Ta is a highly spirited jazz pianist, arranger, and orchestrator. At only 17, he already gained recognition for his talent, performing as a leader and sideman at festivals and competitions in New Zealand and Vietnam. Jack has performed with some of the highest-profile musicians on the current music scene: Umar Zakaria, Rodger Fox, Dave Wilson, Abe Baillie, William Kao, Nick Cornish, Nguyen Le, Tri Pham, Carl Woodward, and many more. In recognition of his hard work, Jack was awarded 1st place at the NZ jazz improvisation competition. In addition, he won multiple awards for Best Performance on Piano, Best Improvised Solo, Best Performance on Saxophone, and Best Arrangement at numerous music festivals both locally and nationally. In terms of musical influences, Jack draws inspiration from the rich bebop tradition while incorporating the complexities of modern improvisation. His influences include jazz legends such as Barry Harris, Wynton Kelly, Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell, McCoy Tyner, Geoffrey Keezer, and Benny Green. He embraces the art of arranging from modern-day arrangers like Sammy Nestico, Steven Feifke, and Charlie Rosen. Jack's playing style reflects honesty, engagement, and a strong emphasis on showmanship. His performances both demonstrate technical proficiency and reflect his genuine passion for jazz, leaving a lasting impact on the music scene. With such a promising start to his career, it's evident that Jack is poised to contribute significantly to the world of jazz in the years to come.

About the lesson

Welcome to a musical journey tailored to your passion and goals! With extensive experience both as a musician and a teacher, I hope to bring knowledge to guide you on your musical adventure. My approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that honesty, consistency, and a positive mindset are crucial for effective practice. Together, we'll explore the art of learning, focusing on specific techniques and general principles that enhance your musical understanding and performance. Our lessons will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including honing your techniques with flexibility across all keys, precision and speed, touch and sensitivity, reharmonization, writing arrangements, leading a musical ensemble, building a practice routine, or just simply how to progress as fast as possible. We'll also explore improvisation through different contexts and styles. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, we'll work on developing your soloing skills and expanding your musical horizons. From building a diverse repertoire to mastering theory and aural skills, our lessons will be comprehensive and tailored to your individual musical goals. Regardless of your age or skill level, I'm committed to creating a relaxed yet productive learning environment, where clear communication, patience, and honesty are key. Let's embark on this musical journey together, where your artistic vision is solidified, and the joy of making music is shared and celebrated. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, I look forward to supporting and guiding you towards your musical aspirations.

Recommendations

Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher

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Simon

Jack is both a very talented musician and an excellent teacher. He taught me jazz piano over about 6 months. I came away from every lesson feeling inspired!

I really liked his teaching style and his personal qualities. He is patient, well-thought-out, and was able to adapt to my needs as a student.

He lives and breathes jazz and his passion flows through his teaching.
In short, I highly recommend him and wish him all the best for his musical career.

Simon
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Simon
Jack is both a very talented musician and an excellent teacher. He taught me jazz piano over about 6 months. I came away from every lesson feeling inspired!

I really liked his teaching style and his personal qualities. He is patient, well-thought-out, and was able to adapt to my needs as a student.

He lives and breathes jazz and his passion flows through his teaching.
In short, I highly recommend him and wish him all the best for his musical career.

Simon
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5h: $300
10h: $600

online

$60/h

free lessons

The first lesson with Jack will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

30mins

Award-Winning jazz pianist offering in-person and virtual piano lessons to all levels

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