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James Klost
Frank Vitolo
James Klost
When it comes to piano, Jim Kost has had quite the storied career as a performer and brings a unique and well-rounded perspective as a teacher. He started playing by ear at 10, begging his parents for lessons after about a year, and then studied piano through high school, playing in local rock bands from the age of 13 on. At 20, he arriv
When it comes to piano, Jim Kost has had quite the storied career as a performer and brings a unique and well-rounded perspective as a teacher. He started playing by ear at 10, begging his parents for lessons after about a year, and then studied piano through high school, playing in local rock bands from the age of 13 on. At 20, he arrived at Berklee College of Music, where his classmates and jam session partners included Wallace Roney, Greg Osby, Donald Harrison, Tim “Bone” Williams, Jeff Watts, Gene Jackson, Frank Lacy, Jean Toussaint, Branford Marsalis and many other future luminaries. He also Studied Privately with the great Jazz Pianist Jaki Byard. After 2 years at Berklee, he stayed in Boston performing for another year and a half, and then moved to New Jersey where he attained his Bachelor’s at Rutgers University. After graduating, he stayed on at Rutgers, working as a Principal Pianist for the Dance Department and performing locally until moving to NYC in 2000. In NYC, Jim worked as a pianist for esteemed dance companies Alvin Ailey and Mark Morris, in addition to performing as a freelance Session Musician in various genres and functions. His credits include longstanding collaborations with greats like The Steve Kimock Band, Master Drummer/Producer/Composer Rodney Holmes, and Afrobeat sensation Kaleta. With Kaleta, he appeared on the album “Country of Guns”. His first album as a producer and performer is called “Stone Church”. As a teacher, Jim’s many years playing and accompanying in such a wide range of genres has given him quite the diverse perspective. His approach to lessons is calm and engaging, and he always finds a way to keep lessons informative, interesting, AND enjoyable!
Byron Raja
Frank Vitolo
James Klost
Byron Raja is a pianist from Larchmont, New York. He discovered a love for the piano at the age of 12, teaching himself for a year before beginning work with different teachers, including Adam Neiman at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. He takes particular interest in the music of Haydn and Scriabin, currently studying the Variations in F minor and the Poemes op 32.
Jun Wang
Frank Vitolo
Frank Vitolo
Jun Wang began learning the flute at the age of nine. She earned her
Bachelor's degree from Capital Normal University in Beijing and went on to
obtain her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Pennsylvania State University
and Shenandoah Conservatory, respectively.
Jun has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in central
Pennsylvani
Jun Wang began learning the flute at the age of nine. She earned her
Bachelor's degree from Capital Normal University in Beijing and went on to
obtain her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Pennsylvania State University
and Shenandoah Conservatory, respectively.
Jun has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in central
Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and the New York area. She frequently
collaborates with the New York International Virtuosi Orchestra and the Asian
Culture Symphony Orchestra. Jun has graced many prestigious stages around the
world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts.
In addition to her performing career, Jun is a highly experienced music
educator. Since 2009, she has taught private flute lessons, working with students
of all ages, starting as young as six years old. Jun focuses on developing beautiful
tone and aural skills from an early age. Her teaching philosophy aims to
empower students to become self-sufficient musicians, capable of solving
musical challenges independently.
Frank Vitolo
Frank Vitolo
Frank Vitolo
Frank Vitolo is a highly accomplished saxophonist known for his exceptional musicianship and soulful compositional style. Born and raised in Seattle, WA. Vitolo developed a deep love for music at a young age and began playing the saxophone at the age of ten.
Vitolo continues to be a highly sought-after performer and collaborator in Seatt
Frank Vitolo is a highly accomplished saxophonist known for his exceptional musicianship and soulful compositional style. Born and raised in Seattle, WA. Vitolo developed a deep love for music at a young age and began playing the saxophone at the age of ten.
Vitolo continues to be a highly sought-after performer and collaborator in Seattle WA and a rising performer in New York City. He has had the opportunity to perform with jazz legends such as Tony Moreno, Brad Shepik, Chuck Israel, Skerik Sin Carne, Miles Black, and Delvon Lamar. Including electronic artist such as Michal Menert from Denver, CO, pop and electronica singer Glorious, and Brooklyn United March Band.
Frank has been a music educator for more than a decade. Teaching a variety of instruments and styles including: jazz, classical, rock, blues, R&B, saxophone, flute, clarinet, piano, music production, music theory, composition, and beginning ukulele. His studio age range has been all types from 3 to 65 and all types of skill level.
In 2020, Seattle Times ranked Frank’s album Indignation as #1 album of local releases. Adding to his long list of notable achievements including 3 nominations from Earshot Jazz of Alt. Jazz Group of the Year, Emerging Artist, Steinhart Talent Award Scholarship and the Barney Josephson Award of 2022.
Notable past performances: Blue Note NY, Small’s Jazz Club, Earshot Jazz Festival, Costa Rica Jazz Festival, Sonic Bloom Electronic Festival, Upstream Music Festival, Club Groove, Bowery Electric, The Delancey, Prohibition, Shrine World Music, and many more.