Robert Van Horne

American pianist, composer, and concert pianist Robert Van Horne was born on April 23 1948. One of the most influential jazz pianist teachers during his musical training was George Shearing.

He studied Classical music at the Philadelphia Academy of Music graduating with double degrees in Piano performance and Music education. Afterwards, he continued his musical education with popular and jazz styles of composing and improvisation. He has recorded 5 piano albums, entitled, "Piano & Memories," "Rhapsody," "Moonlight Piano," "Embraced by a Dream," and "China Love" as well as 2 piano music books under WPI Records label.

In addition, he has composed a concerto for piano and orchestra, called "The Great Wall Concerto," after visiting China's wonder of the world.

Robert has performed both in Asia and the U.S.

Since 1993, Robert has been a Writer & Publisher Member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers). He is also member of MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California). In 2001, he joined Toastmasters International.

He was awarded the MTAC Composer Today award in 1998.

External links

* [http://www.robertvanhorne.com/ Robert Van Horne's website]
* [http://robertvanhorne.wordpress.com/ Robert Van Horne's demonstration for his love for music]