Calendar

Jul
4
Wed
CLOSED @ Ruggero Piano
Jul 4 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Jul
6
Fri
Raleigh Symphony Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Jul 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Jul
16
Mon
Singing ONSTAGE! A Master Class with Tyler Pearsons of NYC @ Ruggero Piano
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Singing ONSTAGE! A Master Class with Tyler Pearsons of NYC @ Ruggero Piano

Singing ONSTAGE! A Master Class with Tyler Pearsons of NYC

During this two-hour master class, Tyler will help vocal performers develop stage presence, make bold character choices, find the truth of the song, and elevate their performance—as well as how to “get out of your own head” and really truly live the song.  Students are required to bring with them a piece of music from their audition book, their church, or perhaps just a song they like to sing around the house. Tyler will coach you through your piece, offering insight to help get you performance ready.

Registration fee:  $60 paid in advance.  Please contact the Director of the ATS&O to register and submit your fee:  dankehoe@aroundtownsingers.org or call the ATS&O National Box Office and leave a message at (860) 386-5154.   All ages. Comfortable dress. Limited to 15 participants, to allow for adequate personal focus.  Sorry, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

About your teacher:  Tyler Pearsons has been enjoying a diverse performing career in New York and all around, appearing in: Off-Broadway: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (William Barfee), Fabulous (Hell’s Kitchen Harry), Siren’s Den (Kurtis). Regional/Touring: Jesus Christ Superstar (Herod), Godspell (Judas), The Full Monty (Dave), and Peter and The Starcatcher (Alf). Television: Tyler has appeared on Law and Order SVU and created/produced the TV pilot “Full Count”.

Your host for the evening, and Tyler’s accompanist, is Director of The Around Town Singers and Orchestra, Dan Kehoe.  Dan has produced, orchestrated, and directed more than 15 major productions in New England, and specializes in identifying and showcasing up-and-coming talent of all ages, and teaching stage presence, especially to young performers.  His newest production (in which Tyler is featured) is right here in the Raleigh area on July 21, www.HymnSingSpectacular.com. He thanks Ruggero Piano for their support in arranging a grand piano for the show, and is himself the very happy owner of a Kawai grand from Ruggero.

Jul
17
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome PTG members!

Sep
8
Sat
North Carolina Music Teacher’s Association Fall Piano Workshop @ Ruggero Piano
Sep 8 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
North Carolina Music Teacher's Association Fall Piano Workshop @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome North Carolina Music Teacher’s Association!

Sep
19
Wed
Raleigh Piano Teachers Association Board Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Raleigh Piano Teachers Association Board Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome Raleigh Piano Teachers Association!

Oct
16
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome piano technicians!

Oct
17
Wed
Raleigh Piano Teachers Association Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Raleigh Piano Teachers Association Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome Raleigh Piano Teachers Association!

Nov
3
Sat
Free Masterclass featuring Bill Wolfram & NC Bach Festival @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free Masterclass featuring Bill Wolfram & NC Bach Festival @ Ruggero Piano

Don’t miss this free Masterclass featuring Yamaha Artist Bill Wolfram and participants from local Universities.

Nov
20
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Nov 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Piano Technicians Guild Meeting

Feb
17
Sun
Annual Battens Disease Play-A-Thon Fundraiser @ Ruggero Piano
Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Feb
19
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Feb 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome piano technicians!

Mar
19
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome local piano technicians!

Apr
16
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Apr 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome local piano technicians!

May
8
Wed
Raleigh Piano Teachers Association Board Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
May 8 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Welcome Raleigh Piano Teachers Association board!

May
15
Wed
Carolina Ballet Piano Sale @ Ruggero Piano
May 15 @ 10:00 am – May 22 @ 6:00 pm

May
21
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome piano technicians!

May
27
Mon
CLOSED @ Ruggero Piano
May 27 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

We will be closed in observance of Memorial Day!

Jun
18
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome piano technicians!

Aug
20
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome local piano technicians!

Sep
2
Mon
CLOSED for Labor Day @ Ruggero Piano
Sep 2 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
CLOSED for Labor Day @ Ruggero Piano

Closed for Labor Day!

Sep
7
Sat
NCMTA Fall Workshop @ Ruggero Piano
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
NCMTA Fall Workshop @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome NCMTA!

Sep
13
Fri
Fall Piano Course – Introduction to the Concept of Emotional Rhythm (Part 1 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano
Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fall Piano Course - Introduction to the Concept of Emotional Rhythm (Part 1 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano

Introduction to the Concept of Emotional Rhythm

Basic emotional rhythm has been described by writers, runners, dances, vocalists and musicians. This session will introduce the work of Abby Whiteside and Sophia Rosoff. Their work enhanced many pianists’ ability to play with freedom and maximum expression.

Sep
17
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome local piano technicians!

Sep
20
Fri
Fall Piano Course – Outlining: A Crucial Practice Technique (Part 2 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano
Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fall Piano Course - Outlining: A Crucial Practice Technique (Part 2 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano

Outlining: A Crucial Practice Technique

Basic emotional rhythm has been described by writers, runners, dances, vocalists and musicians. This session will introduce the work of Abby Whiteside and Sophia Rosoff. Their work enhanced many pianists’ ability to play with freedom and maximum expression.

Oct
4
Fri
Fall Piano Course – Rhythmic Freedom and Performance from the First Lessons (Part 3 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fall Piano Course - Rhythmic Freedom and Performance from the First Lessons (Part 3 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano

Rhythmic Freedom and Performance from the First Lessons

Approaches discussed will be applied to materials from Alfred, Faber, Marlais and others. Devices like Splashing, singing, and the use of auditory approaches blended with these methods can enhance the confidence and musicality of younger students.

Oct
15
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

Welcome local piano technicians!

Oct
18
Fri
Fall Piano Course – Making Sense of Technique: Integrating Musicality (Part 4 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fall Piano Course - Making Sense of Technique: Integrating Musicality (Part 4 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano

Making Sense of Technique: Integrating musicality

Whiteside was against unmusical playing of scales and technical routines. This last session explores ways to bridge the gap between technique and performance.

Dec
24
Tue
Closed for Christmas
Dec 24 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Dec
25
Wed
Closed for Christmas
Dec 25 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Dec
26
Thu
Closed for Christmas
Dec 26 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Jan
1
Wed
Closed for New Years Day
Jan 1 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Jan
21
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Feb
9
Sun
Annual Battens Disease Play-A-Thon Fundraiser @ Ruggero Piano
Feb 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Feb
18
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting
Feb 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mar
17
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting
Mar 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
21
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
11
Mon
Piano Guild Auditions @ Ruggero Piano
May 11 @ 9:30 am – May 16 @ 5:30 pm
May
19
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting
May 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
25
Mon
Closed – Happy Memorial Day @ Ruggero Piano
May 25 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Jun
9
Tue
Hal Leonard Workshop @ Ruggero Piano
Jun 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Hal Leonard Workshop @ Ruggero Piano

More information coming soon!

Jun
16
Tue
Piano Technicians Guild Meeting
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jul
3
Fri
Closed – Happy Fourth of July @ Ruggero Piano
Jul 3 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Customer Reviews

I have served as Director of Music for White Memorial Presbyterian Church, a 4,000 plus member congregation in Raleigh, North Carolina for nearly 17 years. During that time, I have interacted with the administrative, technician, and sales aspects of this wonderful company. With several pianos across our campus, we have benefitted from the multiple services provided by Ruggero Piano. When we were seeking a grand piano for a new modern worship space, they helped us find the right model that suited our needs. Their team of tuner technicians keep all our pianos well regulated. They have office staff that help in the long-range scheduling of maintenance but are also very responsive when a particular repair or need arises. They have installed humidity control devices on three of our pianos to help protect our investment. Their restoration and refinishing services are top notch. They did some significant work on a 1908 Steinway which our church acquired. It plays like a new instrument. Their skilled maintenance keeps the piano regulated and playing in condition of the highest standards. Whatever your piano needs are, new or used purchase, maintenance, or repair, I hope you will give Ruggero Piano serious consideration. - Karl Zinsmeister, Director of Music, White Memorial Presbyterian Church

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