Michael LaDisa graduated from the University of North Texas with a major in Music Theory & Composition. He lives in Chicago where he operates a private teaching studio and performs regularly as a solo pianist. His educational work with students has been featured on WGN-TV Evening NewsFox 32 Good Day, WVON 1690AM and WGN 720AM. Michael also earned a Master of Arts in Intercultural & Urban Studies from Moody Theological Seminary and has served as a minister of music with church families in Dallas, Milwaukee and Chicago. Michael emphasizes a linguistic approach to music education, which partners ear training with equal value to score reading in developing whole musicianship.
About Michael LaDisa

Years of piano experience

36


Education

University of North Texas - Bachelor of Arts
Theory & Composition

Moody Seminary - Master of Arts
Intercultural & Urban Studies


Fun Fact

Michael shares a birthday with Ludwig van Beethoven.

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Learn how to play one of the most important song forms in jazz music—Rhythm Changes! Discover chords and piano techniques for all levels!

Need help finding the right point-of-entry for studying the blues? This Blues Piano Masterclass shows you exactly which skills to prioritize.

Discover how to interpret the lead sheet for "Over the Rainbow" with basic chords as well as advanced jazz piano reharmonization techniques.

Improvising with different types of scales can help you create multiple new melodic ideas for your solos…here's a blueprint for how to do it.

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