JWU-Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Performer

JohnWillard Utuk

Pianist.​ Composer. Teacher. Performer.
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welcome

Hi and welcome! I'm JohnWillard and I believe playing the piano is a skill that takes consistent attention and dedication. Continuing to play and practice well involves intention: knowing what you want to do in a given amount of time, and patience to work through carrying out the plan. I enjoy working with learners who are curious, who know what they want to learn, and want to get better. I'm also a composer, with pieces I'm eager for others to play, perform, work through for fun, and ignite imagination. See the options above to learn more about what I do, what I offer, and what you can learn.  

Latest news:

The Etherea Suite, Volume 1 for solo piano is now available at Sheetmusicplus & Sheetmusicdirect! Three distinct portraits capturing ficitional characters, their personalities, and atmospheres from the upcoming sci-fi/fantasy new adult novel Trials of the Innermost. See Sheet Music for details or click the links above to buy your digital copy today!

guest interview with grace reid 4/26/22: Meet the composer

I had the pleasure of being asked about my musical background and how I started composing. Read the articles here or here (courtesy Grace Joy Reid).
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Pre-ORDER Trials of the Innermost-
​The inspiration behind the Melodies of the Etherea Suite.


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piano teacher, M.M.​

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  • Online Lesson schedule is currently Full. (1/9/23)
    I only offer Performance Coaching at this time, which includes specific help on musical concepts, class piano assignments, or repertoire in progress. 
  • Lessons tailored to your music goals, helping you "play with intention": from working through a method book, to reviewing note reading, learning Classical repertoire, or playing a pop sheet music arrangement you found online. 
  • Transfer students, older beginners, adults welcome
  • Want live feedback? I offer lessons to go over material you're working on to make it sound even better! ​ ​
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performance coaching

I Could Use Some Feedback
Written and/or Video Feedback service Now Available!
 Submit your video today! 
Feeling rusty? Preparing for an event, assignment, or recital?
Book a single meeting or group sessions for me to let you know you're on the right track!
  • I offer specific feedback for recitals, reperotire, or audition pieces for (middle/high) School of the Arts/Magnet School music auditions 
  • Comments/suggestions for piano Competition preparation
  • In College taking Class Piano? I can walk you through piano skills, like remembering those tricky scale fingerings, chord inversions, and playing hands together without fear!

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Bio
    • Performance Coaching
    • Lessons
    • Accompanying
    • Teaching Approach
  • Media & Blog
    • Performance Calendar
    • Videos/Projects
    • Beyond the Bench Blog
  • Sheet Music
  • Contact