Bio
Ron Bodanza received his training at the University Of The Arts in Philadelphia (BM Jazz Studies '13) and has been active in the city's jazz and jazz education scene ever since. Ron was the Pianist and Rhythm Section Leader of The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and has worked solo and trio with both Disney Cruise Line and Holland-America Line. Ron was an accompanist at the Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet X, The Rock School For Dance Education, and The University of the Arts. Ron has given master classes to college students and military bands all over the country on subjects ranging from "Improvising Bebop" to "Voice Leading and Comping For Big Band Piano". Performing has taken him to all 50 States and 15 foreign countries, but today you can find him working as a performer and educator in Philadelphia.
Profile
Offering students a comprehensive, hands-on approach to the piano from the perspective of an artist currently working in the field. Students will learn to set and achieve goals, develop a technical foundation that will allow for free and comfortable playing without strain, as well as a fundamental knowledge of Music
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Experience
Pianist, Rhythm Section leader, The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra; Lake Mary, FL — January 2011 - May 2011
Presented Master Classes to college students and military bands all over the country on subjects ranging from “Improvising Bebop” to “ Voice Leading and Comping For Big Band Piano”.
Playing major venues in 48 continental states including a sold-out crowd of 7,000 in Rapid City, SD, and as the dance band at the US Marines and Naval Officers’ Ball in Arlington, VA.
Lounge Pianist, Disney Cruise Line; Kissimmee, FL — June 2011
Solo Piano.
Two-week contract for a fill-in on the Alaska run from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Pianist, Crew Member, Holland-America Cruise Line; Seattle, WA — July 2011 - October 2011
Trio with bass and drums.
Safety Duties as a crew member including weekly safety drills and CPR and emergency courses.
Piano Teacher, Silver Music Studios
Drexel Hill, PA — March, 2013 - July 2015
One-on-one instruction.
Piano Teacher, Jacobs Music; Cherry Hill, NJ — June 2013 - October 2015
One-on-one instruction.
Ballet Accompanist, The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, Pa — October 2013 - March 2017
Providing live music for ballet class.
Full-Time Ballet Accompanist, The Rock School For Dance Education
Philadelphia, PA — November 2013 - June 2018
Providing live music for ballet class.
Accompanist, The Pennsylvania ballet
Philadelphia, PA — June 2014 - June 2018
Providing live music for ballet class and rehearsal.
Owner/Piano Teacher, Point Breeze Piano
Philadelphia, PA - 2017 - Present
One-on-one instruction.
Education
The University Of The Arts, Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies, Concentration in Piano, Class of 2013.
Recipient of The Bernard Peiffer Jazz Piano Award and the Jacobs Music Company Steinway Award.