Susan M. offers Classical Piano Lessons, Music Performance Lessons, and ...

EDUCATION

Date: September 15, 1980 – May 15, 1983
School: Yale University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Description: Music, Pre-Med

Date: September 15, 1983 – May 15, 1985
School: Yale School of Music
Degree: Master of Music
Description: Piano Performance

Date: September 15, 1968 – May 15, 1980
School: Westchester Conservatory of Music
Degree: Artists Diploma
Description: Piano and Flute Performance

Date: September 15, 1986 – May 15, 1988
School: Manhattan School of Music
Degree: DMA- Piano Performance
Description: Piano Performance, Studies with Constance Keene, Abram Chasins.
A.B.D.

AFFILIATIONS

Date: June 15, 2008
Name: Music Teachers National Association
Description: The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

Date: March 15, 2012
Name: National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences, The
Description: The Recording Academy, known variously as The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences or NARAS, is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica.

Date: January 15, 2008
Name: College Music Society, The
Description: The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.

EXPERIENCE

Date: December 15, 2017
Organization: Christ United Methodist Church
Title: Pianist and Artist in Residence
Description: Accompany the church choir for rehearsals and services and provide all music for liturgy and hymns during services.

Date: August 15, 2011
Organization: Summit Music Festival
Title: Piano Faculty
Description: Piano Faculty since 2011 at Summit Music Festival

Date: March 15, 2012
Organization: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series
Title: Visiting Artist
Description:

Date: August 15, 2008
Organization: Private Music Studio
Title: President and Artistic Director
Description: Private Music Studio, Record Label, Concert Series

Date: January 15, 2001 – June 15, 2003
Organization: Ridgewood Unitarian Society
Title: Music Director
Description: Choral and Instrumental Music Director for Large Unitarian Universalists Congregation in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Date: January 15, 2003
Organization: Sheridan Music Studio
Title: Artistic Director
Description: Private Music Studio, Arts Management, Recording Studio, Record Label

Date: January 15, 1989
Organization: The Five Greenes
Title: Artistic Director and Founder
Description: America’s Music Family

Date: December 15, 2010
Organization: Pianissimo!- Chicago’s Premier Virtuoso Piano Ensemble
Title: Founding Member
Description: Four Piano Ensemble comprised of Susan M, Irina Feoktistova, Svetlana Belsky, Elena Doubovistskaya.

CERTIFICATES

Date: May 15, 1983
Authority: Yale University
Name: Bachelor of Arts
Description: Major in Music and Pre-Med.

Date: December 15, 2012
Authority: Steinway and Sons Piano
Name: International Steinway Artist
Description:

AWARDS

Date: December 15, 2019
Authority: Global Music Awards (GMA)
Name: Gold Medal for Best Album and Instrumentalist
Description: Gold Medal for American Melting Pot CD. An all-American Contemporary Classical Piano CD featuring works by Morton Gould, Fernando Vazquez, Aaron Alter, Elbio Barilari, and Ilya Levinson.

Date: June 15, 2019
Authority: The American Prize
Name: 2nd Prize for Chamber Music- Sheridan Solisti
Description: Sheridan Solisti Chamber Ensemble won 2nd Prize in this nationwide competition.

Date: October 15, 2019
Authority: Clouzine International Music Award
Name: Best Classical Album
Description: Best Classical Album for new CD, American Melting Pot

Date: April 15, 2012
Authority: Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition
Name: First Prize
Description: 1st Solo Piano- Professional Division. Carnegie Recital Hall Performance Award

Date: April 15, 1986
Authority: Artists International
Name: Artists International Young Musicians Award
Description: Debut Recital Award

Date: October 15, 1990
Authority: Dewar’s
Name: Dewar’s Young Artists Award
Description: Dewar’s Award in the Arts

Date: May 15, 2013
Authority: International Music Competition of France
Name: First Prize
Description: First Prize for Piano Duo with Steven Greene

Date: August 15, 2014
Authority: Global Music Awards
Name: 2014 Global Music Award- Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals
Description: Gold Medal for French Fantasy, Silver Medal for Carnival, and Bronze Medal for Soiree.

Date: September 15, 2015
Authority: Global Music Awards
Name: 2015 Global Music Awards for Four Centuries CD
Description: Two Silver Medals for Four Centuries- a Violin and Piano Duo CD with Internationally acclaimed, Prize-winning violinist David Yonan.

Date: March 15, 2016
Authority: Global Music Awards
Name: 2016 Global Music Awards for Pianissimo! The Chicago Debut Concert CD
Description: Two Silver Medals for Pianissimo!- Chicago’s Premiere Piano Ensemble

Date: May 15, 2017
Authority: Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition
Name: First Prize- Piano Duo
Description: 1st Prize -Professional Duo Piano Division
Carnegie Hall Performance on May 21. 2017.

LANGUAGES

Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency

Language: Spanish
Proficiency: Professional Proficiency