Piano Teacher, Performer and Composer

I am a piano teacher in the South Orange County, California area.

Tutoring offered:

• At my studio

• In your own home

 My studio is located in Capistrano Beach.  I offer home tutoring in adjacent communities.

I am currently accepting new students.

I teach all ages and all levels.

I incorporate theory, rhythmic drilling, lots of technique, flashcards, improvisation as well as my own arrangements working from Sibelius music software program.

I am a performer who is ready to play for your events:

• Weddings
• Receptions
• Dinners
• Parties

My musical talents encompass everything from classical to jazz, from Rachmaninoff to Harlem Stride.

My Background

Michael Denison has two music degrees, a Master of Music from USC and Bachelor of Music from California State, Fullerton, both in piano performance. He studied with several notable teachers, including Stewart Gordon, Earle Voorhies, and Malcolm Hamilton.

He is the accompanist for the Laguna Beach Chorale and Board President of the Chorale. He has performed Rachmaninoff’s 2nd piano concerto for the AIDS Life Cycle fundraiser and currently is working on the 3rd concerto. He also has performed Beethoven's Choral Fantasy at Mount San Antonio College’s Steinway dedication concert.

Michael has arranged and composed several works, including "Spanish Suite" for piano and organ, "Gypsy Rag" for violin and piano and is currently composing a piano concerto. Recently, he appeared as the ‘piano player’ on an episode of the television show, Monk.