Russ graduated with honors from Dartmouth College, where he received the ASCAP Award for excellence in composing, toured nationally with the Dartmouth Aires, and was honored with the Marcus Heiman Award for outstanding achievement in the Arts. In addition to performing in solo, duo, and band settings while at Dartmouth, Russ was selected for one-on-one apprenticeships with distinguished members of the Music Faculty, exploring advanced elements of instrumental and vocal techniques, composing, arranging, recording, producing, and performing.

 

Russ now brings decades of experience as a bandleader, soloist, session player and producer to his role as teacher, coach and mentor, spanning a complete range of musical styles from Rock, Classical, Jazz, Folk, World Music and Funk, to Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Pop, and more...

 

Russ has found that guiding others, bringing out their talents, and preparing them for studio and stage, is surprisingly even more fulfilling than being on stage himself! And he has dedicated his life to that calling, teaching and coaching in schools, camps, arts centers, music schools, and mentoring a large and enthusiastic following of private students of all ages, including vocalists, instrumentalists, composers, arrangers, and bands and ensembles of every kind.

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If music is your hobby, he will give you the skills and vision to enjoy it for a lifetime, creating an experience of fun, improvement, and collaboration for you and your family to enjoy always...

 

If music is already your life, or you aspire for it to be your profession one day, Russ will show you a roadmap to mastering your craft, and give you a sound foundation in everything from music theory to ear training, physical techniques, improvisation, and powerful subtleties of composing and arranging, empowering you to greatly expand and enhance your musicianship, your repertoire, and your ability to flourish in any direction you choose as a creative artist. He will guide all your projects to success as you strive to reach your fullest potential...

 

Russ is constantly exploring new ways to be a catalyst and an inspiration in your musical journey of self expression. Let the journey begin today!

 

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