Joseph B. offers Billiards Lessons, Classical Piano Lessons, Classical V...
Tutor in Rochester, NY 14618
Rochester, NY 14618
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $47
Subjects: Accent Reduction, Accompaniment, Audio Engineering, Audition Prep, Billiards, Classical Piano, Classical Voice, Composition, Conducting, Ear Training, ESL, Essay Writing, Improv Comedy, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Therapy, Photography, Piano, Public Speaking, Russian, Singing, Speaking Voice, Stage Performance, Stand Up Comedy
~ Teaching beginners to professional students and coaching professionals for over 30 years. All levels and ages are welcome! ~
Hello my friends!
I am an internationally respected concert pianist and composer who comes from a family of renowned musicians. I earned my degrees from the Julliard School in its top 1% of all performers. However, I also traveled much in my lifetime to study with other historic and remarkable musicians around the world. This gave me the unique opportunity to be the fifth generation in a direct line of students to Ludwig Van Beethoven. Some of my illustrious teachers were proteges of Josef Hofmann, Felix Blumenfeld (teacher of Vladimir Horowitz), D’Albert and Bussoni, Anton Rubinstein, and Franz Liszt.
It is marvelous to be able to find each other now online! You no longer have to spend years and hundreds of thousands of dollars on commitments of travel and expense for world-class education. I am glad to pass this precious knowledge to all who wish to learn and continue to keep it alive in the world!
Many of my students continue our great legacy on the most prestigious stages of the world including the Met, LaScala and Carnegie Hall. All students, no matter their initial goal, continue to love and deeply understand music for their entire lives.
Each lesson you take will feel informal and yet efficient in its momentum. Each person gets their own best shortcuts to their most effective technique and the most profound understanding of interpretive arts in the world of music. A complete musical literacy and education is offered but you are free to select the areas you wish to focus on and be comfortable to ask any questions as well as be sure to understand the reasons for the answers. The old world way of teaching which I do, makes sure that the student is fully aware and capable of feeling comfortable after the lesson is over.
The goal is independence and pleasure of progress. Personal goals will be encouraged whether they are to perform for family or on a stage. I enjoy teaching all levels and all ages. Each is an adventure and no two are alike. We are all unique individuals joined by the universal language of music.
I am happy to prepare my students and advise them for any exams preparation for university, conservatory, collage and participation in competition or festival. I am also able to offer professional advice and if appropriate an introduction in networking.
I teach and advise on instrument selection and upkeep, sound recording, music appreciation, conducting, composition, chamber music and many other subjects for fully well rounded musical education. (Take a look at all the fields I teach!) I have worked with special needs students very successfully and was invited to teach the faculty of many schools including an Al Sigl Center. My teaching has been endorsed by the Eastman and Juilliard Schools of Music.
My international writing is published by Carrol Publishing House in UK and other publications in the United States. My editing and consulting by Oxford University and my practice of personal performance system by Harvard University.
I invite new students to my family of students internationally and locally and welcome students of all levels and ages from around the world. I really enjoy meeting musicians from different cultures and countries. I am fluent in several languages but all we need is music to speak.
Following, are some reviews, videos and photos for your consideration. I look forward to meeting you soon!
“Charming playing…. His musicality, wide intellectual horizons and intelligence entitle him to take an important part in the musical life of this country.”
– Jerzy Semkow, Conductor
“I am most impressed with Mr. Brodtan’s ability to get the message – his message of what he believes the composer is trying to say to the listener….. With his imagination and palette to create a wide array of tone colors, I believe that Joseph Brodtan will enjoy a long life as a pianist.”
– Peter Bay, Music Director of the Austin Symphony, Music Director of the Britt Festival Orchestra
“In my opinion, his artistry was on the highest level of virtuosity and musicality. He is a dynamic soloist, a gifted musician with a high level of awareness concerning music literature, styles and composition. I recommend him highly.
– Jeff Tyzik, Principal Pops Conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
“Joseph Brodtan’s musical ability is well matched by his musical taste… a great talent.”
– David Zinman, Chief Conductor of Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, Artistic Director of the Aspen Music Festival
“His performances are full of brilliance and poetry. Joseph captivates audiences with personal charm and profound thoughts.”
– Barry Snyder, Concert Pianist, listed in the book The Most Wanted Piano Teachers in the United States
“The best interpretation of a Chopin Ballade I have ever heard! Better interpretation than any recorded by Horowitz and Rubinstein, but still in a style that is all but extinct today. Singing tone, exquisite pedaling, explosive technique and supreme musicianship combined. This is the big league playing of yesteryear.”
– Ronald Broum, Music Critic for the Washington Post
“Exquisite playing! We desperately need this grand romantic ideal in these times.”
– David Dubal, Author of The Essential Canon of Classical Music and other acclaimed books, WQXR (NY Times) host of a classical program, former classical director of WNCN, Steinway Artist, Juilliard Professor of Piano Literature
“His compositions show great maturity and sensitivity and I predict some major works from this musician. He is an exceptionally fine pianist and an excellent all around musician… his teaching is first rate.”
– Samuel Adler, Composer, former Chair of Composition – Eastman School, Professor of the Juilliard School
“ I am very moved by this music, I must say am very deeply moved by this music! I want to know more of it! I would be most interested in hearing more. I especially like his instrumental compositions, which are very interesting. I believe that a full program of Mr. Brodtan’s compositions would be very good indeed and needs to happen often. He is a well trained, young composer that brings forth music of true maturity and has a rare talent for melodic writing.”
– David Diamond, Composer, former Professor of the Juilliard School and historic composer of the 20th Century
- Child Ages:
- 3 weeks - 17 years
- Levels and Ages
- Types of Lessons Available
- Course and Teaching Material
- Activities and more...
EDUCATION
Date: January 15, 1979 – December 15, 1984
School: Eastman School of Music
Degree: Conducting, Composition and Piano Perfomance
Description: The only exception made in the long history of the Eastman School of Music to accept a child into the regular division degree program. Every year of study with Certificate of Merit and graduation performance at Killburn Hall with a presentation of the school’s highest prestigious award given to only one student per year. That year it was also given to the youngest recipient in their history.
All studies marked by multiple recitals and performances with symphony orchestra ( with the RPO at the Eastman Theater, sold out) starting at the age of 13 with no agent or professional representation. Doctorate students in piano performance at the Eastman School started to take private lessons in piano with me at the age of 14. I was offered an accelerated degree program but chose to go to Juilliard also at full scholarship at the time.
Date: March 15, 1984 – November 15, 1990
School: The Juilliard School
Degree: Bachelor and Master Of Music Degrees
Description: Majored in Performance in the top one percent of all pianists. Fellowship from the Van Cliburn Foundation. Full scholarship.
Minors in Conducting, Composition, Teaching Assistantship.
Guest teaching Columbia students as well as Juilliard students after the graduation. Studies with honors of representing the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center Recitals and Internal competitions.
Teaching recording techniques as assistant to the head of the recording department of the Juilliard School at the time.
AFFILIATIONS
Date: January 15, 1985
Name: American Federation of Musicians
Description: A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the “National League of Musicians,” the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
Date: April 15, 1993
Name: Music Teachers National Association
Description: The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
EXPERIENCE
Date: January 15, 1990
Organization: Private International Conservatory
Title: Founder of the music school and teacher of music for over 30 years
Description: With over 200 years of combined teaching experience and graduate degrees of every professor in violin, viola and piano as well as many other subjects like theory, history, composition, chamber music and ear training, master classes and performances every week for many years. Our family of professional musicians have taught music on three continents and has roots in the works and teaching of some of the greatest musicians of classical music history.
Date: January 15, 1990
Organization: Nightingale Studios School of Music and The Arts
Title: Music Director
Description: Touring the United States and Internationally with Master Classes at various collages, conservatories and universities as well as schools.
Salon revival of the late 19C style and early 20C events. Gathering complimentary disciplines of visual arts, dance, spoken word, literature and poetry with music. Bringing classical education and high culture to communities in need and low income demographics.
Our work has been praised in the media, on television, air and online. The thousands of children we inspired across the world with our Awakening Young Hearts programs continue to share their learning with their families and friends. A pebble in the pond effect has continued as reflected in the writing of the children after the programs were given. This program continues along with a new podcast to start next year online. Please inquire if interested.
Date: January 15, 1980
Organization: Self
Title: Writer, Researcher of Health, Psychology and Metaphysics
Description: Body of work and research from subject and contribution to the field of health and spirituality including applied innovations in healthcare to philosophy and metaphysical investigations. Poetry, prose, assay and photojournalism in the field of animal and human interaction, self-improvement, communications and application of humor in anthropology. Editorial and scientific pier review work for the largest publication online. Currently at work on a volume of overview spanning 200 years of classical music across Europe and the United States. Application of music to everyday life in innovative techniques as applied over the last 30 years and developed by the author.
Date: February 15, 2001
Organization: Muse of Life Society, Inc.
Title: President
Description: Non-Profit 501C Organization for the preservation of Music and the Arts.
Date: April 15, 2014 – August 15, 2017
Organization: Muse Recording
Title: Acoustic Designer
Description: Designed and supervised acoustic treatments and architectural renovations for health convention, spiritual center and concert space building in Rochester, NY. Final results approved and endorsed by former concertmaster of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as now worthy of world-class reputation. Many private homes and businesses similarly equipped per individual request.
Date: May 15, 2001 – October 15, 2008
Organization: APA
Title: MVP and Persoanal Psychology Coach/ Advisor
Description: Inventor of methodology in training, inventing new games to sharpen the mind, the eye and the psychology of performance.
As a performer in my field and a student of Irving Crane, who was a 12 time world champion and champion of champions many times, I have enjoyed bringing players to levels they have not thought possible. My own progress is akin to meditation and as such I improve while finding out more about the substance of things.
I enjoy sharing this unique approach and process with my students. Some of the greatest musicians such as Mozart and writers such as Mark Twain have been known to admire and treasure this artful game. I have been fortunate to take my team to a point of going to Las Vegas for tournaments and to win money as prizes for their playing. However, it will always be a peaceful self discovery to me.
Date: February 15, 1990
Organization: Muse Recording
Title: Head of Recording at Nightingale Studios and Muse Productions
Description: Many recordings of great musicians and own recordings of CD sold at Barns and Noble, Amazon, HMV and other fine stores throughout the country. Internationally available.
Analogue Mastering, Digital Post Production and Remastering. Sound improvement and over dobbing. Video sync.
Date: February 15, 1998 – December 15, 2009
Organization: Gennett Papers
Title: Photojournalist Writer Correspondent
Description: Photography, Articles and Music Criticism and Review. Remote Correspondent to Veil Music Festival for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
Date: March 15, 1998 – May 15, 2004
Organization: WXXI Radio Station
Title: Host of Classical Music and Jazz/Blues Program on NPR
Description: FM and AM sides of the station broadcast included custom picked music and speaking freely on the history and meaning of performances which I selected for my audiences.
Date: January 15, 1994 – March 15, 2004
Organization: University of Rochester
Title: Director of Classical Programming at WRUR Radio Station in Rochester NY
Description: Appointed by the student body and the council of the University of Rochester while producing and hosting the acclaimed program “Journeys Through The Arts.” The program was on the air and on the web for over 10 years. My guests included Tony Randall, David Zinman, Itzak Perlman, Irving Crane and many others at the top of their fields. The common these was the psychology of performance and the thread of inspiration that tied all of these fields together in self awareness. I teach many subjects based on these principles.
Date: April 15, 1992 – September 15, 1993
Organization: University of Southern California
Title: Vocal Coach and Teacher of Piano Performance, Composition.
Description: Coaching Opera Singers DMA and Post Graduate as well as Undergraduate Students and the University of Southern California. Working on a well rounded education as well as interpretive skills of the students from various countries and backgrounds.
Date: May 15, 1991 – August 15, 1992
Organization: University of Michigan
Title: Teacher of Piano Performance and interpretive skills in music.
Description: Class of 23 students many of whom majors in other fields while studying at the University of Michigan.
CERTIFICATES
Date: May 15, 2014
Authority: Braavo Enterprises
Name: Professional Review And Historical Reference Placement
Description: Braavo Enterprises Review and Assessment:
I’ve never heard live performance better than this. In comparison to historic sound recordings, it definitely surpasses Horowitz, Cziffra, and Ogdon in emotionality of expression and proportionality of form. The program is vividly presented in a cycle manner, typical for Liszt – like his 2nd piano concerto or Sonata – with the same theme passing transformations from dramatic sonata to lyrical slow movement, then grotesque scherzo and buoyant finale. The dramatic content here is passed through all these stages with amazing clarity, demonstrating different facets at each stage. This performance comes close to challenge alternative readings by Egon Petri, with his Busonish expressionistic “non-legato” inhumanity of Satanic evocation; or Alexander Brailowsky, with his irresistibility of dance; or Sviatoslav Richter, crushing with Mephisto’s powers towards the end the seduced listener (1958 version). It is great to know that we still have an artist who can play like that today!
Date: March 15, 1998
Authority: Network Solutions
Name: .PRO Internet Qualification Background Varification
Description: Background of Professional Resume was verified to receive certification in ownership of Classical Music.Pro and Music Lessons.Pro domains. We are expending our work to cover International demand and interest with the growing technology.
These websites will offer online competition with prizes and performance opportunities for our many students of all levels.
Education in little known history of classical music and the arts will continue to be more broadly shared to preserve its vanishing presence in our quickly paced world. We invite all to join our work.
Date: January 15, 1985
Authority: American Professional Musicians Union
Name: Professional Musicians Musicians Union
Description: As members of several professional symphony orchestras in the United States and Europe, our family of musicians have been members of the professional musicians union protecting the rights of the working musicians and the dignity of our profession.
Date: March 15, 2001
Authority: The Arts Council Nomination
Name: Enrichment Award and Program Director of WRUR radio station
Description: Nominated for the educational work, forming the non-profit organization that was well received and reviewed in the media. Work with thousands of local children as well as travel to other countries with workshops, lectures and performances.
Certified by the University as the Valued Asset of the City. Named the Musician of the Year in Rochester, NY.
AWARDS
Date: January 15, 1980
Authority: Canada International Recording Competition
Name: The Gold Medal Winner of the Canadian International Recording Competition
Description: Internationally submitted recordings of performance.
Date: June 15, 1982
Authority: New York Philharmonic
Name: Laureate of New York Philharmonic International Competition
Description: Winner of all pianists internationally competing for the New York Philharmonic Competition. That year, selected by all of first voices of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra as the winner of the competition.
Date: November 15, 1983
Authority: General Motors and 17 International Competition
Name: Laureate of General Motors and 17 International Competition
Description: General Motors and 17 Magazine Sponsored International Competition that gave the start to Jashua Bell and others. This was held in Chicago that year and its interesting story is in my book.
Date: April 15, 1996
Authority: Pro Piano International Competition
Name: Laureate of Pro Piano International Competition
Description: Composition and Performance at the Pro Piano International Competition in NYC.
Date: February 15, 1997
Authority: Beethoven International Piano Competition
Name: Laureate of Beethoven International Piano Competition
Description: The Beethoven International Competition in Austria, Vienna.
Date: May 15, 1988
Authority: Young Artists International Competition
Name: Laureate of Young Artists International Competition
Description:
Date: April 15, 1990
Authority: The Juilliard School
Name: Six Gina Bachauer Nominations
Description: Awarded to the best pianists earning degrees at the Juilliard School.
Date: January 15, 1988
Authority: Van Cliburn Foundation
Name: Van Cliburn Fellowiship
Description: A prestigious full scholarship based on reputation of accomplishment in the field of classical music. Offered to very few musicians in the world, this was awarded during my degree work at the Juilliard School.
Date: January 15, 1983
Authority: Eastman School of Music
Name: Alec Wilder Award
Description: The highest Award for exceptional achievement and talent given to only one student per year at the Eastman School of Music.
(Also all studies per merit at full scholarship)
Date: March 15, 1982
Authority: Eastman School of Music
Name: Five Certificates of Merit
Description: 5 years in a raw – each year a certificate of Merit signifying grade A average in all subjects as well as in juries while in regular division as a child.
Date: March 15, 1983
Authority: Rochester Philharmonic Women’s Legue
Name: Ranlet Award First Prize Winner
Description: First Prize Winner of Concerto Competition and General Excellence of Study at the level of graduate students at the Eastman School while at the very early age.
LANGUAGES
Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency
Language: Russian
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency
Language: Ukranian
Proficiency: Limited Proficiency