New York City Music Teachers
Gary Grundei
Instruments and Services
Song Writing Workshops | Guitar Lessons, Keyboard Lessons, Piano Lessons, Singing Lessons, Ukulele Lessons | Artist development, Aural Lessons, Ensemble Coaching, Theory Lessons, Composition Lessons, Jazz Improvisation Lessons, Mixing and Mastering Lessons, Online Lessons
Location
867 W 181st St, New York, NY 10033
QualificationsMy Bachelor of Music degree is in Jazz Composition from the Ohio State University, and I quickly got professional equivalency to teach at the Masters level at universities all over the US.
StylesI teach virtually every style, with specialties in modern classical, jazz, rock, blues, pop. I've trained in and incorporate literally dozens of additional modalities, including Alexander Technique, Taubman, and Contemplative Education.
SuitabilityAll ages and levels
PricingI work on a sliding scale - please inquire.
Bio
Gary Grundei is a NYC-based award-winning musician and teacher. He is the founder of golden lotus studio: an online home for songwriters. He is most known for his work with the band High Fiction; for his original compositions for theatre, film, podcasts, and the concert stage; and for coaching and producing other artists.
Recent projects include sound design and original music for the 10-episode podcast on the secret origin story of Title IX called Feminist Files, starring Jodie Foster, Samira Wiley, Amy Hill, and Leigh Fondakowski; and Bloody Mary Brunch, single with High Fiction.
Gary has written music for NPR, MTV, New York Stage and Film, The Kennedy Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, the Magic Theatre, GALA Choruses, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
He has worked on projects with Meredith Monk, Bill Pullman, Leigh Fondakowski, Caitlyn FitzGerald, Barbara Dilley, and the Denver Broncos. He’s performed on stages from Carnegie Hall to A.R.T./New York Theatres to Hollywood’s Hotel Cafe.
Gary has taught at Naropa University, Occidental College, University of Denver, Whitman College, and The Ohio State University.
High Fiction’s debut album to: whom it may concern has been described as “a collection of songs that are simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking, confident and vulnerable, ornate and airy.” The album, co-produced with David Wilton (A Boy + His Kite) features Ron Miles on trumpet, Janet Feder on guitar, and Matt Berninger of the National on guest vocals.
He has studied with Richard Toensing, Thomas Wells, Phil DeGreg, Hank Marr, Natalie Goldberg, and Steve Reich.
Teaching Info
I take a holistic approach to music study and creativity. I meet the student where they are. I make a curriculum based on the student’s passion and alignment with their goals and dreams.
