Alan Swain

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge”

About Alan Swain

Music Teacher

Alan Swain, professional jazz pianist and teacher changed my life! I can honestly say that I would not be making a living performing and teaching jazz/pop piano had I not had the good fortune of taking lessons from Alan Swain back in 1980-81.

Immediately after taking lessons, I landed a gig on Grand Cayman Island for 6 months. This was the catalyst that launched my musical career.

Rather than going on and on about Alan, I’d like to quote from the inside jacket of his “Four-Way Keyboard System” book– which I recommend to all my jazz piano students. This is what it says:

“About The Author”
“Alan Swain has more than thirty years of teaching and playing experience in the jazz field.
This extensive background has led to the formulation of the creative improvisational techniques that you will enjoy in this book.”

His credentials include:

Bachelor of Music degree from Tulsa University
Master of Music degree from Northwestern University
Member of the music faculty of DePaul University.”

He played for many top performers while leading his own trio at various clubs in Chicago. He also opened one of the largest private jazz piano studios in the country!

Books by Alan Swain:

Four-Way Keyboard System: Books I, II and III
A New Look at Keyboard Harmony
Improvise: A Step-By-Step Approach
Scat I and Scat II: A Vocal Approach To Improvisation

 

Call or text 847-401-1721 to schedule your free, 30-min, no-obligation lesson!

About Alan Swain

Music Teacher

Alan Swain, professional jazz pianist and teacher changed my life! I can honestly say that I would not be making a living performing and teaching jazz/pop piano had I not had the good fortune of taking lessons from Alan Swain back in 1980-81.

Immediately after taking lessons, I landed a gig on Grand Cayman Island for 6 months. This was the catalyst that launched my musical career.

Rather than going on and on about Alan, I’d like to quote from the inside jacket of his “Four-Way Keyboard System” book– which I recommend to all my jazz piano students. This is what it says:

“About The Author”
“Alan Swain has more than thirty years of teaching and playing experience in the jazz field.
This extensive background has led to the formulation of the creative improvisational techniques that you will enjoy in this book.”

His credentials include:

Bachelor of Music degree from Tulsa University
Master of Music degree from Northwestern University
Member of the music faculty of DePaul University.”

He played for many top performers while leading his own trio at various clubs in Chicago. He also opened one of the largest private jazz piano studios in the country!

Books by Alan Swain:

Four-Way Keyboard System: Books I, II and III
A New Look at Keyboard Harmony
Improvise: A Step-By-Step Approach
Scat I and Scat II: A Vocal Approach To Improvisation

 

Alan Swain

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge”

Call or text 847-401-1721 to schedule your free, 30-min, no-obligation lesson!

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