Artist Pianos Syracuse

Location:

5780 Celi Drive
East Syracuse, New York 13057
Phone: 315-446-5660
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Lessons:

Private and Group piano instruction are offered at the Syracuse location for students of all ages and ability levels.

Meet our Teachers:

James Lee Vatter

Phone: 315-449-2056
Email:

James has been teaching students of all ages for over 25 years. His outgoing personality helps to maintain a very positive learning environment for his students. James received his Bachelors degree in Music Education from the College of St. Rose, Master of Music and Music Education from Syracuse University, and did post graduate work at the Eastman School of Music. He has coached with both Andrew Russo, Jr. and Steven Heyman. James is a New York state certified teacher and is also certified by the Yamaha Corporation to present their group instructional programs to adults and children.

James is very involved with the music teaching community. Having served as president of Central New York Association of Music Teachers, Suzuki Teachers and Teachers of Young Students, and on the state board of MTNA and the National Federation of Music Clubs, James is deeply committed to continuing education and professional standards. He has presented workshops on teaching across the state for teaching organizations and at the MTNA conventions.

Students present several programs each year. The annual Festival of Trees Holiday concert at the Everson Museum is a favorite program. Students participate in evaluations in the fall and spring through the TOYSS and National Guild of Piano Teachers. Students also prepare for the competitions at the elementary through high school levels.

Lynn Moroz

Phone: 315-598-2480

Lynn has over 20 years teaching experience specializing in the Traditional and Suzuki Piano methods, music theory, music history and group piano. Lynn received her Bachelor of Music from SUNY Oswego and Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati. Along with extensive training in traditional piano pedagogy, she is also a certified Suzuki Piano Instructor.

Lynn has entered numerous students in area competitions and festivals. She has also served as an adjudicator for festivals and exams. With her strong stheory backbround and interest in inspiring young beginners, she developed and marketed The Complete Music Bingo Game.

Lynn's studio features traditional, Suzuki and group lessons and welcomes beginners of all ages. Her emphasis is on all parameters of music including theory and history fostering WELL ROUNDED MUSICIANS not just piano players. The teaching philosophy combines the strengths of Suzuki and traditional methods.

Lana Goldman

Phone: 315-487-1190
Cell: 315-247-9037

Lana received her degree in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy from the Moscow State Conservatory(P.I. Tchaikovsky) and was given highest honors qualifying her as an Education Specialist, Performer and Accompanist. She has taught private piano instruction in the Music School, Tashkent, Russia, in Calgary, Canada, as well as in Syracuse since 2001.

Lana is a member of the Central New York Association of Music Teachers and Teachers of Young Students in Syracuse(TOYSS). Her studio has recitals during the year in addition to entering students into festivals and exams throughout the year. Lana is certified by the Yamaha Corporation of America to teach group instruction.

Lana's teaching approach embraces the philosophy that learning to play the piano should be fun and enjoyable. She has a creative and versatile teaching process using the latest materials and methods. Lesson plans are individualized based on age and ability. Her goal is to provide each student with a well-rounded musical education.

Our Staff:

Jo Beth Dellinger

President

Jo Beth is proud to be one of the few women sole proprietors of piano stores in the country. Her business philosophy is simple: Treat every customer like a treasured guest in your home, and make certain that they leave happy. The piano process can be bewildering for a first time buyer, and Jo Beth has career dedication to customer education. Jo Beth has received the Touchstone Award from the Yamaha Corporation of America for 10 consecutive years. This award is given for excellence in customer relations and service. She has received the VIP Dealer award for 3 consecutive years. This award is given in recognition of overall excellence and community service.

Jo Beth is originally from Virginia and currently resides in Fayetteville, New York.

Scott Schroeter

Technical Service Manager

Scott has served as the Technical Service Manager for all the Artist Pianos locations for the past 12 years. He trained at the Manhattan School of Music for two years. Scott also worked the Baldwin Concert and Artist Division, New York City preparing instruments for their artists. He toured the Yamaha factory in Hamamatsu, Japan and attended Yamaha University.

Scott oversees new piano dealer preparation, used piano re-conditioning and handling all service and warranty requirements. He also assists customer's on the sales floor as his schedule permits and by appointment or referral.

Bob Stevens

Sales Associate

Bob is a lifelong resident of Syracuse and a graduate of Syracuse University with a Liberal Arts degree. He is an avid student of jazz piano and enjoys the styles of Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, McCoy Tyner and numerous other legendary jazz greats. In his life away from Artist Pianos, Bob is a golfer, amateur illustrator and an animal lover.

Kenneth Williams

Piano Technician

Kenneth Williams was born in Watertown, New York and entered the New York State School for the Blind in Batavia, New York in September, 1939. He graduated in 1952 with two diplomas-a New York State Regents diploma and a Piano Tuning Certificate.

Mr. Williams worked for the Clark Music Company for 16 years after graduation. In 1970, he opened his own tuning and repair business. He has been a Craftsman member of the Piano Technicians Guild since 1967, and received his 40 year membership pin form the guild at the National Convention in July, 2007. Mr. Williams became one of the original Certified Tuning Examiners for the Guild in 1979. He served as Chairman of the Visually Impaired Committee for three consecutive years, 1982-85.

In his long career he has been fortunate to tune for some famous musicians including Tony Bennett, James Taylor, Donnie Milsap, Don Henley, the Eagles, Barry Manilow, and on it goes. From 1998 to the present, he has been very proud to be part of the Artist pianos family. As he gets older and wishes to travel less, he will happily spend his days tuning at Artist Pianos.

Edward Mastin, RPT

Piano Technician
Phone: 315-422-1291
Email:

Ed has been tuning for the last fifteen years, and is a registered member of the Piano Technician Guild. He trained "on the job" with fellow members of the Guild including our own Kenneth Williams, RPT. Used and Vintage pianos are a specialty, and Ed has refurbished several hundred pianos in his career. At any given time, he has a couple of old pianos at home taking up the dining room awaiting restoration.

Ed's face might also be familiar to some as he has a concurrent career as an actor in the Syracuse theater community.

You can contact Ed for tuning or service at the number or address above.

Sybil Marie Deluxe and Shatan

Resident Store Cats

Sybil and Shatan were both born in the dumpster area behind the store. Sybil has resided at Artist Pianos since 1999. Her brothers and sisters were all spayed, neutered and placed in the loving homes of our students and customers. Sybil was adopted by our store family. Shatan is one of seven male kittens born behind our dumpster in 2004. All his brothers were placed in loving homes, but Shatan was determined to stay here with us.

These two friendly, loving animals have NEVER jumped on a single piano. They seem to know that their happy home here depends on them showing no interest at all in the instruments.

Artist Pianos is proud to have trapped, spayed, neutered and found adoptive homes for over fifty feral cats and kittens since we have been in business. This has been a personal mission for Jo Beth and the staff.