Denny Sila
Focus:
Jazz Music, Child Prodigies
Location:
New York City, NY
Email:
Philosophy:
I am not a music teacher. I believe that Jazz music in particular is very much self-taught. I utilize many methods to help coach and mentor my mentees in developing a unique sound. I start by introducing concepts and techniques, and encouraging the person to practice them, to feel the music, and to figure out what works, for him/her – what s/he likes and what makes sense to him. I aim to show my mentees that being a jazz artist is a careful balance of freedom and responsibility, and that it is important to find the balance.
Methods of Working:
In-Person
Specializations:
10 years of experience mentoring a multi-Grammy-nominated jazz piano prodigy.
Individual Services Offered:
One-on-one coaching/mentoring
Workshops Offered:
TBD
Talks Offered:
TBD
Classes Offered:
TBD
Retreats Offered:
TBD
Training and Experience:
10 years of experience mentoring a multi-Grammy-nominated jazz piano prodigy.
Publications:
-Sherife Lindi, “Cultivating Jazz: an Interview with Denny Sila,” Current Artisan (Oct. 28, 2017).
-Vivien Ralph, “Practicing to Perfection: An Interview with Jazz Mentor Denny Sila,” Show Biz Bytes (Nov. 18, 2017). -R.J. Frometa, “Interview: Denny Sila,” Vents Magazine (Dec. 26, 2017).
- Vivien Ralph, “Mentoring With Purpose: An Interview With Denny Sila,” Buzzfeed (Feb. 1, 2018).
Pricing:
Please contact me at the email above.
Availability:
Please contact me regarding availability.