A BIT ABOUT

RORY BENNETT

International Pianist / Composer / Vocalist Rory Bennett
Originally from New York City USA
Graduate from the Staler Center For the Performing Arts at Stony Brook University in New York
Member of The Song Writers Guild Of America
I am now excepting students - Beginners, Intermediate and Advance.
Mr. Bennett will go to your home for one-hour lessons.
Instruction: includes proficiency in the skills for piano.
The theory of both classical and popular music including all genres of music.
Preparation for theory placement exams in music programs and schools.
How to start a career in the music business, whether it be in the teaching field or live performance.

RORY BENNETT'S STORY OF MUSIC, SINGING, COMPOSING AND LIVE PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE USA AND EUROPE

I am a graduate of the Staller Center for The Performing Arts at Stony Brook University in the state of New York, USA class of 1982. I hold a bachelor's degree in composition and theory of music. During my four years at the university, I studied a wide range of historical and theoretical musical styles, from Gregorian chant to 20th Century modern music.

I have had the privilege of attending classes and studying with some of the 20th century's most influential composers and instructors. My teachers included Prof. Daria Semegen and Prof. Bulent Arel noted modernist composers of the electronic music genre; both of which had been working with keyboard inventor Dr. Robert Arthur Moog. In my junior and senior years, I was one of the fortunate few students that attended (by initiation only) discussions on the avant-garde music of the 20th century by renowned and controversial composer John Cage. In addition, I studied with Concert Pianist and author of “The classical style” The Honorable Charles Rosen.   I was honored to be chosen for

independent private study for 3 years with composer and director of undergraduate studies; professor Peter Winker to whom I refer to as my mentor.

                                                                            During my sophomore year at university, I became a tenor member with the university's

                                                                            chorus for 3 years under the guidance of choral director Maggie Brooks, performing such

                                                                            works as Carl Orff's – Carmina Burana, Handel's – Messiah and Mozart's – Requiem.

                                                                           After graduation and much thought, I was guided into the recording industry, landing my first

                                                                           recording contract in New York City. I was commissioned to write and record adult

                                                                           contemporary pop songs for the prestigious recording studio Planet Sound – noted for there Jazz

                                                                           greats such as Steve Gat, The Brecker Brothers, David Sanborn, and Will Lee.

                                                                           I became a member and student of George David Weiss – president of the Songwriters Guild of

                                                                          America – and composer of such songs as- Can't help falling in love (recorded by Elvis Presley),

                                                                          What a wonderful world (recorded by Louis Armstrong), and The Lion sleeps tonight (recorded by

                                                                          The Tokens).

Under the advice of George David Weiss I became a writer/publisher member with A.S.C.A.P. When I moved to Denmark I became a writer member with Koda. Presently, I am still active in both organizations and recording on speculation with House of Scandinavia Publisher Ejvin Schytte.

My experience as a private teacher, composer, vocalist, pianist and recording artist has been extensive for over 30 years from New York to Europe.