Stephen Jacob

Name:	Stephen Jacob
Location:	Kirkland United States 98034
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Additional Info:	I am 57 years old and have played the piano since I was 7 - wow that's 50 years stroking the ivories! I studied classical piano for ten years during which I began to compose my own music as well as joining rock bands in my teen years. At university I studied some jazz and continued my pop, rock and fusion interests. I then traveled widely and encountered Gamelan music from Indonesia and later Indian music. I then added analog synthesizers to my skill set while continuing to compose. Later on I began recording my original music which has continued to this day with a number of recordings under my belt. I have also performed extensively as a soloist and in ensembles, accompanying choirs and a lot of vocalists in duet settings. Even though I read, my greatest skill is interpretation and specifically improvisation, so often I will read what I need to make the piece work if is not necessary to be played exactly as written, and then add my own sensitivity and understanding to generate a piece that works for the vocalist or instrumentalist and that will delight an audience! I have received many compliments over the years for my accompanying skills. It is an art that many do not understand fully - which is to say that it's not just about playing the notes.
Fees:	$ 50.00 Dollars Per Hour Depending on the job my fees can vary quite a bit. Please contact me first to assess whether I am the right pick for your needs before we even discuss fees. It maybe that there is much more or less than you expect to do the job at which point I can give you a realistic quote.
Instruments:	Piano, Electric Keyboards
Additional Specialisms:	Contemporary Music, Jazz, Improvisation, Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment

Stephen Jacob

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