ABOUT ME

Jason Scozzari 

Pianist and educator based in Ancaster, Ontario.

Current Lecturer at Redeemer University (Music Theory, Harmony, and Applied Piano Lessons)

Education

2019 – University of Toronto – Masters in Music Theory 

(supervisors included Dr. Ryan McClelland and Dr. Mark Sallmen)

2016 – McMaster University – Honours Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance & Music Theory) 

(Theory professors included Dr. William Renwick and Dr. Joe Argentino)

Royal Conservatory of Music – Piano & Music Theory studies (ARCT in progress)

Piano Studies & Professional Development 

2014-Present – Classical Piano studies with world-renowned concert pianist Valerie Tryon.

2019 – RCM Certified Teacher – Elementary and Intermediate Specialist – Piano and Theory 

2019 & 2022 – Lessons with Lynda Metelsky (Toronto); healthy approaches to piano technique and ergonomics.

2017-2018 – Jazz Piano with Adrean Farrugia.

2014-2015 – Jazz Piano with Robert Fekete.

2012-2014 – Lessons with Pamela VanWeelden; piano and the Alexander Technique.

2014-2015 - Master classes:  Antoine Joubert and Samuel Deason 

Teaching Experience 

2023-Present – Redeemer University – Adjunct Lecturer

(Basic Theory, Harmony and Aural Skills, Keyboard Proficiency, Applied Piano Lessons)

2019-Present – Private Teaching Studio in Ancaster (Piano, music theory, ear training, sol fege)

2019-2021 – Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts 

2017-2019 – University of Toronto – Teaching Assistant  (Theory I, Musical Skills I and II)

2013-2016 – McMaster University – Teaching Assistant  (Harmony 1, Keyboard Harmony)

2013-2017 – Dundas Conservatory of Music 

Performance Experience

2024 – Ancaster Music Society’s Holiday Gala – soloist and accompanist.

2024 – Redeemer University Vocal Studio Recital – Accompanied voice students. Repertoire from Mozart, Handel and Barber.

2023 – Redeemer University Faculty Concert.

2016-Present – Wedding Pianist – Hamilton, Toronto and Niagara areas.

2015 – McMaster University Graduation Recital - repertoire from Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt.

2015-2019 – substitute pianist for various churches in Hamilton.

2014 – World War I Project, McMaster University – Chose to record songs from the first world war, including “Days Of Peace”, which was broadcast on CBC National radio and online.

2016 – ‘Music and Words’ presentation of readings and musical performance, with author Kim Echlin.

2016-2019 – Fest-Italia Hamilton – Performed at various award ceremonies and gala dinners.

2015-2017 – Hamilton Concert Band – Bells, xylophone, auxiliary percussion

2011-2013 – McMaster University Choir

Additional Experience

2021-2025 – Programme Note Writing – Wrote original recital programme notes for concert pianist, Valerie Tryon. Repertoire from Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven, Scarlatti, Schubert, Brahms, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Dohnányi, Busoni, Mendelssohn, Gershwin and more.