Will Daniels is a full-time performing pianist, teacher, and accompanist in Orlando, FL. He is a versatile musician trained in classical piano, jazz improvisation, composition, and music theory. He completed his Master of Arts degree in Piano Performance at the University of Central Florida where he studied piano with Dr. Yun-Ling Hsu and jazz piano and arranging with Per Danielsson. He completed his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory and Composition at Florida State University where he studied piano with Dr. Heidi Williams, jazz piano and the Taubman technique with Bill Peterson, and composition with acclaimed music theorist and composer Dr. Clifton Callender.
Will has taught piano privately with a full studio for over ten years, has served on the board of the Central Florida Music Teachers Association, and adjudicated piano competitions. He is frequently called to collaborate and perform with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Orlando, Alterity Chamber Orchestra, and students and faculty at the University of Central Florida. He serves as organist and pianist for St. Paul's Presbyterian Church and The Geneva School, a private Christian Classical school. He is also an experienced jazz pianist with several jazz piano students. Through Kepler Education, Will teaches a uniquely designed Music Theory, Analysis, and Composition course online for homeschool students that is distinctly Christian and Classical.
Will Daniels finds great joy in his family as a husband and father of five. He and his family belong to Christ and are members of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church of Orlando.
Will founded The Bach Academy with a vision to bolster his community with excellent musicians that bring joy to people and glory to God. Composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel represent an epoch in the history of church music where the world’s greatest and most beautiful music was cultivated from the heart of Christ’s church. It is the vision of The Bach Academy to bring the refreshment to souls, the cultivation of wisdom and virtue through music and musical training, and ultimately glory to God both in the context of worship and in the world at large through a stewardship of music and talent.
“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”
― Johann Sebastian Bach
Experience
Education :
Master of Arts in Music
University of Central Florida
Graduated: 2018
Bachelor of Music in Music Theory and Composition
Florida State University
Graduated: 2014
Experience :
Will has taught piano privately with a full studio for over 10 years. He has been frequently employed as a collaborative pianist for the past 8 years since moving to Orlando, performing with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Orlando, Alterity Chamber Orchestra, and students and faculty at the University of Central Florida. He has served as a pianist and organist for churches for over 10 years, including his current church, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. He is also an experienced jazz pianist with several jazz piano students. Through Kepler Education, Will has taught a Music Theory, Analysis, and Composition course online for the past 4 years.
Teaching Approach :
Classical and contemporary methods, repertoire, and technique.
Specializes in technical instruction with the Taubman Approach, Lister Sink method, and the Great Tradition of piano virtuosity.
For young beginners, Will teaches from the Suzuki and Kodaly methods as a means to excite the children's love of music and to develop their ears along with technique.
Auxiliary subjects
Jazz Piano
Church Music
Chord-based playing and arranging
Music Theory and Composition
Instruments
Piano
Welcomes all levels—Beginner to Advanced
Lesson Information
LIVES IN
Orlando, FL
AREAS SERVeD
Home Studio (Near Goldenrod & E Colonial)
Online option?
Yes
Student home option?
No