Guitar, Voice, Piano, and Drums, Oskari Nurminen
M.M. New York University B.A. Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany Scholar Songwriters Hall of Fame, NYU Steinhardt Finalist International Acoustic Music Awards Semi-Finalist International Songwriting Competition, Unsigned Only Music Competition Taught Graduate-level courses and workshops at NYU (teaching assistant), music and band lessons in public school in the US and Finland, private lessons
"Music is all about community! Yes, it can be a solitary pastime, an outlet for our emotions, and it can even teach us valuable life skills. However, I strongly believe that there is no greater feeling than sharing the musical experience with others, whether they are collaborators or an audience, big or small. That is where I want to lead my students. Furthermore, as a composer and songwriter, I always have the bigger musical picture in mind. I know how to distill larger musical hurdles down to their essence, and therefore, lead my students to their goals in a fun and exciting way, step by step. I look forward to sharing these learning experiences with future students for years to come!"