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Howie Gordon

$author Howie Gordon is a graduate of Philadelphia's University of the Arts with a Master's Degree in Jazz Performance with concentrations in composition and music technology.

Howie has been an active musician in the Philadelphia area for over 20 years. He is also an experienced studio musician, working extensively with Grammy nominated producer David Ivory, and has performed session work at countless recording studios in the Philadelphia area.

Howie is a recipient of the Steinway Award for Outstanding Pianistic Ability, Musicianship, and Artistic and Academic Scholarship, as well as the National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence in the Field of Music and the Recording Arts and Sciences

Articles by this author

Gigging With A Laptop

Musician, Howie Gordon, offers basic setup tips and advice for taking your laptop on gigs. Read article posted in Live

Synth Basics - A Basic Overview

This two-part instructional video covers the basics of subtractive synths. Read article posted in Music Lessons

Groove Concepts for Keyboards

This two-part instructional video covers the fundamentals on playing grooves on keyboards or piano. Read article posted in Music Lessons

A Basic Guide to Proper Piano Technique

Keyboardist Howie Gordon offers advice for finding your most comfortable and effcient playing position. Read article posted in Music Lessons

A Gigging Keyboardist's Survival Guide

Philadephia-based musician, Howie Gordon, offers helpful tips for keyboardists to better prepare for a gig. Read article posted in Live