My name is John Tussey. I have been playing piano for more than forty-five years. My music education includes private instruction in piano, composition, theory, orchestration, counterpoint, choral arranging, improvisation, advanced harmony and songwriting. Have played by ear since the age of six. In addition to being a keyboard recording artist, I am also an arranger, songwriter, instructor, accompanist, studio musician, author, speaker, writer member and publisher member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), a member of the HPTA (Honolulu Piano Teacher's Association) and The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. Have been teaching privately for more than 13 years. Established Keyboard Artistry in 2002. I am now publishing and distributing original piano solos and piano arrangements of old public domain hymns as well as my first book entitled, "Chord Progression Ideas for the Contemporary Pianist" through Keyboard Artistry.
Located in Mililani, Hawaii on central Oahu, I teach beginners, intermediate and advanced levels of piano, and also offer training in contemporary music theory, improvisation and composition.
My services include providing beginning, intermediate and advanced in-depth instruction in classical, contemporary, contemporary jazz, rock, blues and gospel styles as well as how to play with a band.
Titles Include:
KA-001 - "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" - contemporary jazz arrangement
KA-002 - Cool Jazzy Blues" - blues with a technically and harmonically jazzy flare
KA-003 - "Sunrise At Kaneohe Bay" - improvisational contemporary easy-listening sound
KA-004 - Walk On The West Shore" - easy-listening with two Debussy-like sections
KA-005 - Springtime At Longwood" - contemporary with a classical influence
KA-006 - "All Jazzed Up" - contemporary jazz
KA-007 - "Groovin' Smooth" - contemporary jazz with a blues influence
KA-008 - "Gentle Wind" - easy-listening
KA-009 - "Ohia Lehua" - contemporary with an Asian influence
KA-010 - "Purple Blues" - blues with an attitude
KA-011 - Peaceful Healing" - serene and flowing KA-012 - Inspire Me" - classic romantic sound
KA-013 - "I Surrender All" - contemporary arrangement with a jazz influence
KA-014 - "Livin' Free" - pop-rock
KA-015 - "Sunny Day At Mission Bay" - soft pop-rock
KA-016 - "West Coast Cool" - contemporary jazz
KA-017 - "Pleasant Reflections" - easy-listening with a Debussy-like section
KA-018 - "Teal Blues" - groovy blues
KA-019 - "I Dreamed I Walked Through Heaven's Paradise" - easy-listening, dreamy and ethereal
For brushing up skills or increasing musical competency, I have arranged Contemporary Music Theory Seminars throughout the year for Keyboardists and Guitarists (who understand the keyboard). Materials are included in the fee for this seminar.
Contemporary Music Theory Seminar Topics include:
1. Chord Building in Depth
2. Methods for Creating Chord Progressions and Tools for Composition including Diatonic Harmony, Circle of 5ths, Chromatic Harmony, 2-5-1, Extended Chords, Pivot Tones, Substitute Chords, Altered Chords, Quartal Harmony, Etc.
3. Methods for Improvising
4. Creating the Sounds of Rock, Blues, Gospel and Jazz
5. Using Chord Charts
6. Playing Effective Background Music (Padding)
All of these subjects are also taught privately.
I have played synthesizers for years and also teach how to play and arrange string and brass lines as well as other synth sounds.
Please contact me at 497-1512 or send an E-mail to keyboardhawaiiblue@yahoo.com
Check Out These Sites
My Online Music Resume
Hawaii Island Guide
Mililani, Hawaii Information Site
Serenity CD Website
Purchase John's Ringtones