Piano / Keyboard Instructor - Joe Heinemann
Since age fifteen, Joe has played professionally in many solo and group settings, in virtually all styles, while also developing a unique and individual style. He has been a consummate sideman on the West Coast and in Europe, performing and recording with artists such as Charlie Musselwhite, Robert Cray, Archie Shepp, Eddie Harris, John Fahey, Steve Miller and Curtis Salgado. In the relatively short time Joe has been living full time in San Francisco, he has played with James Ingram and Patti Austin (under the direction of Quincy Jones), Narada Michael Walden, Robben Ford, Ronnie Montrose, Joe Satriani, Tommy Johnston, Greg Kihn, Chris Cain, Maria Muldaur, and many more. He has also shared the stage with Albert Collins, Bonnie Raitt, Elvin Bishop, Pete Escovedo, among others.

Throughout his career Joe has been a leader of his own groups. He has three CD's under his name with many original compositions. The title song from his first recording, "Straight Ahead", won top ten honors in Jazzizz Magazine's national contest for keyboardists. The song was part of a compilation CD distributed by the magazine, exposing Joe's fiery jazz trio to a world-wide audience.

Now, Joe dedicates his time locally and passes on what he's learned from his training and wide ranging performing and recording experiences. He has taught for many years and is patient and friendly in his teaching style, while instilling the importance of the basics and discipline. Joe spends his time now as a composer, concert performer and private piano instructor at Gelb Music. For more information visit Joe's website at: www.joeheinemann.com

Lessons are weekly

Teaching Days/Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

If you are interested in private lessons you can contact Joe directly at 415-902-5639 or email: joeykeys@sbcglobal.net

You can also contact us here at the Gelb Music Teaching Institute where our receptionist is on duty from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday at: (650) 365-0875

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