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Living and playing piano / keys for over 25 years in SC, keyboardist Willy's musical projects and influences vary widely. Enthusiasm for any type of Western music started at a very young age, with core influences stemming from the music of the late-60’s and seventies, with deep appreciations for jazz, soul, funk, jazz fusion and rock.
Willy and his identical twin brother, David (a prolific guitarist and bassist in his own right), started taking piano lessons at age six, and they started playing music together at an early age. In high school and college, Willy headed both a fusion organ trio and a jazz standard piano trio, performing throughout the state. While pursuing a BA in Economics, he and his brother, David, established the Jazz Ensemble at Wofford College, and they also played classic rock and blues at parties and events throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. During this time Willy also helped to establish the college radio station (WoCo Radio), played numerous events for Habitat for Humanity for the upstate, played arena organ for Wofford Terrier basketball games, and opened for Cowboy Mouth. |
After college, Willy pursued an MBA from the Citadel Graduate College and became a data analyst and administrator. He’s played with original rock band Ka-Tet from Charleston, and sat in with numerous acts throughout the state, but particularly in the Charleston area. Presently he plays with singer/songwriter Jake Willis, for the Charleston-based classic rock band, Superfine, among other projects, and also plays music at his church.
In his free time, he likes to go to the beach, play music with friends, smoke meats, and generally spend time outside.
In his free time, he likes to go to the beach, play music with friends, smoke meats, and generally spend time outside.
Willy's Teaching Style:
Willy's teaching style varies based on the individual needs of the student, however, beginner students will work through a beginner curriculum. Primary focuses are on music theory and ear training to learn music the student is enthusiastic about learning. Other games and electronic exercises are sometimes used to help teach and reinforce lesson content.
Willy's teaching style varies based on the individual needs of the student, however, beginner students will work through a beginner curriculum. Primary focuses are on music theory and ear training to learn music the student is enthusiastic about learning. Other games and electronic exercises are sometimes used to help teach and reinforce lesson content.