JWU-Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Performer
  • Home
  • Bio
  • Services
    • Performance Coaching
    • Accompanying
    • Lessons
    • Teaching Approach
  • Sheet Music
  • Media & Blog
    • Performance Calendar
    • Videos/Projects
    • Beyond the Bench Blog
  • Contact
Picture
Poulenc Clarinet Sonata (my M.M. Chamber Recital)
Picture
Solo & Ensemble Feb. 2020: Superior!

Piano Accompanist & performance Coach

FBA Solo & Ensemble Festival accompanist for middle & high school instrumentalists. I can also accompany vocalists, and performances for recitals, audition videos, vocal ensembles, and church performances.
"Before I felt moderately confident in my ability to play my solo. After, I felt it was far better than before. [The coaching session] was very helpful. The tips and pointers I received improved my performance without a doubt. 5 stars." -Flute, 10th grade, Superior Rating Feb. 2023
  • I can prepare you for what the judge(s) are looking for when preparing for Solo & Ensemble.* As an adjudicator, former trumpet player, band student, and S & E participant, I stress the importance of a well prepared "audition": Easy-going execution, musicality, and being in sync with the accompanist are some of the qualities needed for a great performance and high rating. 
  • Prior students received Superior, Excellent ratings, and have gone on to State Festival.​

*PIANO PART/MUSIC MUST BE RECEIVED 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE PERFORMANCE DATE* 
​Fee(s) vary. Rate includes # of rehearsals and performance date.
*there will be AT Least 1 Rehearsal before the performance date. 
Proper COVID GuIDElines will be respected for all performers involved.  
Click "Contact" to inquire.

"He helped with phrasing and exaggerating the dynamics. He also suggested the method of practicing sixteenth note runs slowly and varying the rhythms. We talked about picturing a scene or color when playing. I felt that he gave very helpful advice in how to make my solo sound more musical." Feb. 2023

Lesson Hours

Request an Online appointment via Contact



Connect with me on Social Media!
Like, Subscribe, & Watch more videos

Picture

Copyright © 2023 JohnW. Utuk | All Rights Reserved

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