Mo Egeston: Piano Lessons
Egeston Piano Studio
Maurice “Mo” Egeston
Offering private music lessons in downtown St. Louis, MO.
14 Years Performing and Teaching Experience
Master of Music SIU-E (scroll down for credentials)
BM Piano Performance; BA Music Theory Truman St.
MY GIGS (past and present)
As a leader/producer:
The Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul (2009)
Urban Groov Project (2009) with Lamar Harris
Mo E's Groov Lounge (2009)
mo & dawn: the remix project (paused 2008)
Urban Jazz Naturals (2000-2005) , Vargas (Swing) (1997-2004)
As an educator: Teipen Studios (Late 2009), Columbia College- St. Louis, McKendree University, McMurray Music
STYLES
Traditional Classical, Jazz/Funk Improvisation, Music Theory
Basic Midi studio instruction and Accompanying also available.
College level theory tutoring available as a part of lesson study.
STUDENTS Students accepted from 8 years to Adult.
Recital opportunities available but not required to study.
LOCATION Downtown St. Louis, MO- Washington Ave Loft District (Art Loft Building)
CONTACT moisme{at}sbcglobal{dot}net
As a potential student or parent I’d like to thank you for considering Mo Egeston Piano Studio for your study of music. My aim at the Egeston Studio is to provide structure for the study of music without the limitations or prejudices of adhering to a certain style.
My training has been for the most part based in the classical tradition and I have great respect for the time tested method of piano study.However in today's world there are many wonderful means of musical expression. After graduate school I found myself exploring the worlds of jazz, electronic dance music, funk, tango and swing. And I love them all!
So if you choose to study with me expect to learn the basic skills of note reading, music theory and piano technique in a traditional fashion. Once you have enough of a foundation we can decide on a path that will take to where you want to be musically. Although I must say that the journey is never complete- I will simply provide my skills and energies to assist you along the way.
Students will have the opportunity to perform on recitals, at festivals and for their fellow students. Older students will have the choice to perform or simply pursue the piano for pleasure.
My formal training culminated in a degree in Chamber Music, so I am also happy to provide accompanying/coaching as a part of or separate from the lesson. My real world training has taken me into the world of MIDI sequencing and digital recording so some instruction may be considered in these areas as well.
Jazz and pop students will have opportunities to record themselves and even create demo quality CDs if that is an interest.
Ultimately, style doesn’t matter. Just be committed to learning your instrument and I will be happy to have you. You will find my syllabus attached. Feel free to email or call me with any questions.
Happy playing!
My Credentials
Maurice B. Egeston=================================
1531 Washington Ave 6G
St. Louis, MO 63103
Education=========================================
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (December 1997)
Edwardsville, Illinois
MM in Music
Major: Piano performance/ Chamber music G.P.A. 4.0/4.0
NORTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (May 1992)
Kirksville, Missouri
BM/BA in Music
Major: Piano performance/Theory G.P.A. 3.7/4.0
Employment=======================================
FREELANCE PIANIST (1994- present see detail below)
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, St. Louis Campus, 4411 Woodson Road, St. Louis, Missouri
Adjunct Faculty Instructor (September 1995- present)
Music Appreciation; Music of the United States: Masterpieces of Music
MCKENDREE COLLEGE, Department of Music, Lebanon, IL
Adjunct Faculty Instructor (September 2000- May 2004)
Music Appreciation; Piano Pedagogy; Class Piano; Staff Accompanist; Jazz piano
FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH of ROBERSTON, Music Ministry Pianist (January -November 2009)
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Department of Music, Edwardsville, Illinois
Graduate Assistant (August 1993- June 1995)Accompanied students during studio lessons and individual rehearsals.
Provided accompaniment for opera theater productions and workshops.
Performed with advanced students in recitals, auditions and competitions.
NORTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Music, Kirksville, MO
Research Assistant (May 1990- 1992)
Developed a music theory MIDI lab and work station; taught instructional workshops and monitored student usage
Established a music theory student mentor program; led evaluation process and presented data at a research symposium
THE BUCKLE, INC., St. Claire Square, Fairview Heights, Illinois
Assistant Manager/Sales Associate (May 1990- March 1995)
Assisted in overall management of sales team. Served as a liaison between sales team and store manger. Responsible for daily sales goals, store operations, employee scheduling and recruitment.
Honors and Activities===================================
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY- Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary Fraternity; Dean’s List 1993-1995; Ruth Slenczynska Award 1994; Edward B. Warren Graduate Performance Award 1995
NORTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY- Dean’s List 1988-1992; Music Theory Mentor 1991- 1992; Missouri Brightflight Scholar 1987-1992; President’s Honorary Scholar 1987- 1991
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity 1987- 1992: Executive Board Member 1990- 1991;Risk Management Director 1988- 1990
Freelance Activities=======================================
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTOR
Egeston Piano Studio, St. Louis, MO (October 1996- Present)
Teipen Performing Arts (January 2010- Present)
McMurray Music Center, St. Louis, MO (1995- 2007)
STUDIO/FESTIVAL/RECITAL ACCOMPANIST
Ladue Schools (Spring 2007- present)
University City Violin Academy Twinda Murray, Violin (2003- present)
Marquette High School Orchestra (1998- 2004)
Hazelwood East High School Orchestra (1994-1998)
Berkeley School For the Arts, Twinda Murray, Violin (August 1994- 2003)
Clayton Academy of Music, Christine Chase- Chittison, Voice (August 1993- 1997)
PERFORMANCE WORK (partial listing)
SOUL/ELECTRONICA/ROCK
The Soul Alliance featuring CocoSoul (Talent Plus Artist) - keyboardist, producer and leader (2009- present)
Brothers Lazaroff (recording and touring band) keyboardist (2008- present)
Urban Groov Project (2008- present)- keyboards, programming and live beat mixing
mo & dawn:the remix project ( Former Talent Plus Artist)- keyboardist; composer; producer; manager (2005- 2008)
Urban Jazz Naturals(recording and regional act) keyboardist; composer; arranger; manager (2000-2004)
Vargas (Swing)recording and touring act) founder, keyboardist, manager and agent (1997- 2005)
Vargas Soundsystem,- keyboardist (February 1997- 1998)
Invincible Groove (house band at The Green Room) founder, keyboardist, leader (February 1996- 1997)
CLASSICAL and JAZZ ENSEMBLES /RECITALS
Mo Egeston Trio (Winter 2009- present)
ConcertTango-Nuevo Tango ensemble featuring members of the Webster University faculty and the SLSO(2000-2002)
Ellsworth-Smith International Trumpet Competition - Bad Sackingen, Germany. Semifinalist w/ Dawn Weber (2000)
Christina and Maurice Duo, Jazz Standards, The Sheldon Concert Hall (August 1996)
Jeffrey Collins Classical Saxophone Recital, The Sheldon Concert Hall (January 1996)
C Felton and Fastforward, Jazz Quartet (July 1996- September 1996)
Elaine Ho Eckert Vocal Recital, Isserman Auditorium (May 1995)
CHORAL ACCOMPANIST
Parkway North Senior High, Creve Coeur, MO (August 1995- June 1996)
Eden Church of Christ, Edwardsville, IL (August 1994- February 1995)
PIT ORCHESTRA MEMBER/REHEARSAL PIANIST
“Pippin," Parkway North Senior High School, Creve Coeur, MO (April 1996)
“Meet Me In St. Louis," “The Pirates of Penzance,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “Suor Angelica,”
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL (January- August 1995)
Professional References================================
Twinda Murry- Violin Instructor/Orchestra Director
(private listing)
Debra J Shrout, Site Director
Columbia College- St. Louis
4411 Woodson Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63134
314.429.5500
Dr. Nancy Ypma, Department Chairman
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL 62254
618.537.6922
Dr. Linda Perry, Professor of Piano
Department of Music
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL 62026
618.650.3900