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Eastside Piano & Music School
Piano Lessons in Bellevue, WA
About the Instructor:
Piano: Benjamin Johnson is a vibrant, enthusiastic, and encouraging music educator of all ages and all skill levels. He believes that playing music is something that everybody can enjoy, and is extremely beneficial in the development of children. He has a long track record of successful students; some have placed highly in regional piano competitions, university scholarships, and some have even received national top honors in the Royal Conservatory exam system. Benjamin has been teaching piano, music theory, and composition since 1994 privately, at Washington State University, and for Bellevue College. He studied with Dr. Gerald Berthiaume, Charles Argersinger, and Greg Yasinitzky; and holds a Master of Arts in Music Composition from Washington State University. Benjamin also studied with Dr. Matthew Cooper and holds a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from Eastern Oregon University. He also studied music for film with Dr. Hummie Mann in a 3 year certificate program from the Seattle Film Institute's Film Film Composing Program. Benjamin has been a freelance composer and studio musician, and has performed in a variety of settings including solo recitals, piano concertos, chamber music, choral music, musical theatre, houses of worship, concerts, benefits, and jazz venues.
