April 3rd, 2017
beginnings of a new and largely expanded garden in Adam's back yard!
Spring is HERE and I am feeling positively uplifted by the new season and the new opportunities it brings! I am working hard with friends to grow a veggie garden in the back yard, and take advantage of the amazing opportunity I have here to grow food in the ground!
Musically speaking, I am excited to collaborate this month with many great musicians, including Jazz Nicholson, Lewis and Church Expeditions, Cody Qualls, and more! All my live shows are posted on my website, come out and say "hi" sometime, and get some musical entertainment while you do!
PIANO LESSONS NEWS
I am making plans for the summer of 2017, and wanted you to know that Summer 2017 registration is OPEN now, and DUE BY May 26th. Summer piano lessons also include weekly group classes, where we will be doing more interactive activities than we normally have the opportunity to.
UPCOMING STUDENT PERFORMANCES
There are two performance opportunities still left for the Spring of 2017! On April 22nd we'll be at the Boulder Piano Gallery showcasing the many talents of my fine students ! We will also be showcasing others' skills at the 1st Friday and Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Steinbaugh Pavillion in downtown Louisville on May 5th for a public performance for our community! Please invite your friends and family for this one.
Musically speaking, I am excited to collaborate this month with many great musicians, including Jazz Nicholson, Lewis and Church Expeditions, Cody Qualls, and more! All my live shows are posted on my website, come out and say "hi" sometime, and get some musical entertainment while you do!
PIANO LESSONS NEWS
I am making plans for the summer of 2017, and wanted you to know that Summer 2017 registration is OPEN now, and DUE BY May 26th. Summer piano lessons also include weekly group classes, where we will be doing more interactive activities than we normally have the opportunity to.
UPCOMING STUDENT PERFORMANCES
There are two performance opportunities still left for the Spring of 2017! On April 22nd we'll be at the Boulder Piano Gallery showcasing the many talents of my fine students ! We will also be showcasing others' skills at the 1st Friday and Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Steinbaugh Pavillion in downtown Louisville on May 5th for a public performance for our community! Please invite your friends and family for this one.
November 23rd, 2016
Drew Heller, Gonzalo Teppa and Adam at the October 29th, 2016 Piano Café
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication this semester! I am so amazed at how fast it is going. The piano cafe we held on October 29th was a huge success! There were nothing but rock-solid performances from all of our students. Gonzalo, and Drew (guest musicians) were blown away and totally excited to do it again next time! I am definitely looking forward to the next one. If any of you have any videos or photos you would like to contribute for my website, I wish to get a photo and video gallery up. I will not post anyone's names on my website.
I have given my website a facelift! I hope it is cleaner and easier to use now than ever before. Let me know what you think!
QUICK CALENDAR
Saturday, 12/17/16 - Makeup piano lesson day 9am-2pm
Sunday, 12/18/16 - Spring 2017 registration is due
Thursday, 12/23/16 - Last day of piano lessons for this year
Thursday, 1/5/16 - First Day of Spring 2017 term
INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOME
As many of you have already noticed, I have a roommate who moved in last month in October. His name is Tim Wendel, and you may sooner or later run into him at the house. He recently returned from living in New York City, performing and teaching. I also wanted to bring Tim's name up because he's an excellent guitarist and teacher, and I would highly recommend him as a teacher for anyone you know who is looking for guitar lessons. I have played with Tim many times, and I have now seen him teach, and I can attest to his skills and professionalism. His email is timwendel06@gmail.com, and his phone number is 302-559-9989.
I have given my website a facelift! I hope it is cleaner and easier to use now than ever before. Let me know what you think!
QUICK CALENDAR
Saturday, 12/17/16 - Makeup piano lesson day 9am-2pm
Sunday, 12/18/16 - Spring 2017 registration is due
Thursday, 12/23/16 - Last day of piano lessons for this year
Thursday, 1/5/16 - First Day of Spring 2017 term
INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOME
As many of you have already noticed, I have a roommate who moved in last month in October. His name is Tim Wendel, and you may sooner or later run into him at the house. He recently returned from living in New York City, performing and teaching. I also wanted to bring Tim's name up because he's an excellent guitarist and teacher, and I would highly recommend him as a teacher for anyone you know who is looking for guitar lessons. I have played with Tim many times, and I have now seen him teach, and I can attest to his skills and professionalism. His email is timwendel06@gmail.com, and his phone number is 302-559-9989.
August 1st, 2016
The Jaden Carlson Band: Eric Imbrosciano, Chris Hunnicutt, Adam Revell, and Jaden Carlson on Monarch Pass, July 31st, 2016
This summer has been a great new adventure meeting new friends, playing lots of music, spending time outdoors, and grateful for all the experiences and new relationships. Most notably, I have joined the Jaden Calrson Band, which has been an amazing experience. I have rarely played with such exceptional musicians, and we have a musical chemistry that is really great. We are writing new material, and playing Jaden's original music, which is outstanding. She is a skilled guitarist, producer, keyboardist, and singer. Check out her facebook page, and come see one of our shows!
Go out and see live music. It's one of the best things you can do to fill your soul and feel alive! Check my calendar on the live page. This weekend, I'll be at the Vertex Fest with Jaden, which I'm very excited about! I have also started an electronica duo with Jaden Carlson called FiltrGeist. We are debuting the project at the Brewing Market in Lafayette on August 17th. It's going to be awesome, so mark your calendar!
Go out and see live music. It's one of the best things you can do to fill your soul and feel alive! Check my calendar on the live page. This weekend, I'll be at the Vertex Fest with Jaden, which I'm very excited about! I have also started an electronica duo with Jaden Carlson called FiltrGeist. We are debuting the project at the Brewing Market in Lafayette on August 17th. It's going to be awesome, so mark your calendar!
February 23rd, 2016
Backstage at Nissi's, Feb. 12th with Nina Storey and crew!
Whew! What a whirlwind! Ever since returning home from California, I have been super-engaged in teaching, performing, practicing, and while it has been busy, it has been extremely rewarding! Most recently, last night I played a showcase with Rockslide at the Walnut room, where we were shooting video of the performance. The night before that, Sunday, I was with The Lewis Church Expeditions quartet at Nissi's, playing Pete Lewis' killer arrangements. Clare Church and Jason Malmberg were layin' down the rhythm like nobody's business. In March we head into the studio to record an album!
I have a lot of great upcoming performances, so be sure to come out and see some awesome live music. Check my calendar on the live page. Especially exciting in the near future is this weekend, Feb 26th and 27th, when I'll be jamming with AnDré Mali at the Pec on Friday night, and I'll be joining Mr. Matt Fuller and Josh Moore for some improvisational madness on Saturday night in Lafayette. I'm especially ready for this weekend!
In piano lessons world, I'm very pleased to announce that I'll be bringing Lilli Childers in as a guest artist at the 1st Friday Art walk at Creative Framing on Main Street. Please come by and show Lilli your support! The rest of the time, I'll be playing jazz with Matt Fuller, who was on my album in 2010. Lilli has been writing originals and singing while accompanying herself at the piano for a couple of years now. Her style is developing to great degree, as I'm sure you'll agree once you hear her. At the bottom of this post is a sample of some of her music which we finished recording recently in December, called "No Apologies."
I also uploaded a couple of live tracks I recorded with the "Nice Work" jazz combo, with Janine Gastineau on vocals, from a show we did at Cafe Solle on Feb 5th... Thanks to Brian Kauffman, who was on drums that evening, and who recorded our show. Enjoy!!
As always, thank you for all your support through encouraging words, through making great music together (musician friends), through piano lessons, and by coming out to listen to live music. It means so much! I hope to see you soon.
I have a lot of great upcoming performances, so be sure to come out and see some awesome live music. Check my calendar on the live page. Especially exciting in the near future is this weekend, Feb 26th and 27th, when I'll be jamming with AnDré Mali at the Pec on Friday night, and I'll be joining Mr. Matt Fuller and Josh Moore for some improvisational madness on Saturday night in Lafayette. I'm especially ready for this weekend!
In piano lessons world, I'm very pleased to announce that I'll be bringing Lilli Childers in as a guest artist at the 1st Friday Art walk at Creative Framing on Main Street. Please come by and show Lilli your support! The rest of the time, I'll be playing jazz with Matt Fuller, who was on my album in 2010. Lilli has been writing originals and singing while accompanying herself at the piano for a couple of years now. Her style is developing to great degree, as I'm sure you'll agree once you hear her. At the bottom of this post is a sample of some of her music which we finished recording recently in December, called "No Apologies."
I also uploaded a couple of live tracks I recorded with the "Nice Work" jazz combo, with Janine Gastineau on vocals, from a show we did at Cafe Solle on Feb 5th... Thanks to Brian Kauffman, who was on drums that evening, and who recorded our show. Enjoy!!
As always, thank you for all your support through encouraging words, through making great music together (musician friends), through piano lessons, and by coming out to listen to live music. It means so much! I hope to see you soon.
January 26th, 2016
I have just returned from California this past weekend, visiting my sister in Berkeley, and then taking a couple of days in L.A. at the NAMM show!
The NAMM show is one of the biggest expos on new music gear, instruments, technologies, and everything music-related! Over 100,000 people gather for this event at the Anaheim Convention Center every year to network, see new technologies, watch musicians play, and have a great time! I was lucky enough perform twice at the Sennheiser booth with Nina Story, a dear friend and amazing musician from L.A. I also met some amazing musicians and got to see lots of cool new synthesizer gear from Moog, Native instruments, Akai, Roland, Dave Smith Instruments, and lots more!!!
Now that I'm back here in beautiful Colorado, I feel excited to get going on my own musical endeavors, especially teaching piano lessons, and taking steps towards making a new album! I am rejuvenated and motivated by all the amazing people and musicians I met the last 2 weeks.
I am teaching a full schedule of piano lessons each week, and am so excited to work with several new people, including Matteo, Jack, Faith, Grace, Molly, Carson, Zach, and a returning student from last year, Ian! Wow, so many new faces, and I'm totally blessed an honored to get to work with all of you!
On the performance front, I'm making an album with Pete Lewis, and Clare Church, and Jason Malmberg this March. The Quartet is performing in Louisville this Friday for a house concert at MaryLynn Gillaspie's studio, the same place I brought my own quartet to perform last year. We are also performing on Feb 21st at Nissi's in Lafayette.
On the 12th of February, Nina Storey will be in town and doing a show at Nissi's as well, which I'm happy to announce I'll be joining her for. Check out her website, and come hang out and get down to the great music if you can!
The NAMM show is one of the biggest expos on new music gear, instruments, technologies, and everything music-related! Over 100,000 people gather for this event at the Anaheim Convention Center every year to network, see new technologies, watch musicians play, and have a great time! I was lucky enough perform twice at the Sennheiser booth with Nina Story, a dear friend and amazing musician from L.A. I also met some amazing musicians and got to see lots of cool new synthesizer gear from Moog, Native instruments, Akai, Roland, Dave Smith Instruments, and lots more!!!
Now that I'm back here in beautiful Colorado, I feel excited to get going on my own musical endeavors, especially teaching piano lessons, and taking steps towards making a new album! I am rejuvenated and motivated by all the amazing people and musicians I met the last 2 weeks.
I am teaching a full schedule of piano lessons each week, and am so excited to work with several new people, including Matteo, Jack, Faith, Grace, Molly, Carson, Zach, and a returning student from last year, Ian! Wow, so many new faces, and I'm totally blessed an honored to get to work with all of you!
On the performance front, I'm making an album with Pete Lewis, and Clare Church, and Jason Malmberg this March. The Quartet is performing in Louisville this Friday for a house concert at MaryLynn Gillaspie's studio, the same place I brought my own quartet to perform last year. We are also performing on Feb 21st at Nissi's in Lafayette.
On the 12th of February, Nina Storey will be in town and doing a show at Nissi's as well, which I'm happy to announce I'll be joining her for. Check out her website, and come hang out and get down to the great music if you can!
November 3rd, 2015
May 4th - I'm very proud of my students who performed at the "Rhythm and Hues Junior" art and music performance on Friday May 1st! There were many people at the Steinbaugh Pavillion in downtown Louisville, and the students of Dana V Music, Whole Body Singing, and Revell music all had students performing while young artists painted live to the music. It was an awesome event, and all my students played wonderfully! Congratulations to Owen, Owen, Henry, Ian, Liam, Lilli, Jack, and Tom for your stellar performances!
September 8th, 2015
Adam Revell Quartet with Guest Vocalist, Devon Parker, September 26th at 7:00pm
I am so excited to present to you what I consider to be the highlights of all the music I've been making this summer. After playing at many places with many amazing musicians, under my band's name and others, I feel like it's the grand finale of summer music! We'll be playing my music, and some of my favorite cover tunes, with my quartet, and special guest vocalist, Devon Parker! She has been popping in and out of my musical life the the last couple of years, and this summer we did 3 very unique and fun performances together, including a night of all music from the Gap Band at the 1up, where we played fun and funky Gap band covers all night. Devon sat in with my Trio at Dazzle last month where she brought her soulful and creative vocal juju. We also just did a show at the Big Wonderful Festival this past weekend. Devon is a delightful person, and a fantastic singer, musician and performer!
I am so happy to have Matt Fuller, just recently returning from Brooklyn, New York, where he and his wife lived. Drummer Mark Emmons joining the band for this performance as well. These two legendary musicians were on my 2010 release, Triple Leaf, and I couldn't be happier they are here with me for this special performance. On bass is composer, renowned Venezuelan musician, and longtime friend, Gonzalo Teppa.t 7:00pm,
Tickets are $17, $20 day of the show, kids under 12 get in free. Buy Tickets
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
I am so excited to present to you what I consider to be the highlights of all the music I've been making this summer. After playing at many places with many amazing musicians, under my band's name and others, I feel like it's the grand finale of summer music! We'll be playing my music, and some of my favorite cover tunes, with my quartet, and special guest vocalist, Devon Parker! She has been popping in and out of my musical life the the last couple of years, and this summer we did 3 very unique and fun performances together, including a night of all music from the Gap Band at the 1up, where we played fun and funky Gap band covers all night. Devon sat in with my Trio at Dazzle last month where she brought her soulful and creative vocal juju. We also just did a show at the Big Wonderful Festival this past weekend. Devon is a delightful person, and a fantastic singer, musician and performer!
I am so happy to have Matt Fuller, just recently returning from Brooklyn, New York, where he and his wife lived. Drummer Mark Emmons joining the band for this performance as well. These two legendary musicians were on my 2010 release, Triple Leaf, and I couldn't be happier they are here with me for this special performance. On bass is composer, renowned Venezuelan musician, and longtime friend, Gonzalo Teppa.t 7:00pm,
Tickets are $17, $20 day of the show, kids under 12 get in free. Buy Tickets
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
July 16th, 2015
I am most honored and pleased to announce that the Adam Revell Trio is the artist in residence at Dazzle in August, every Thursday night! The trio explores original material, and interpretations of moderns and classics, all completely original, and experimental. Check out Dazzle's Website for more info!
You may now register for piano lessons! The earlier you register, the better your choice of lesson times will be. If you know you want to take piano lessons in the fall, then register right away.
You may now register for piano lessons! The earlier you register, the better your choice of lesson times will be. If you know you want to take piano lessons in the fall, then register right away.
May 4th, 2015
Piano Lesson News for May is up! Videos from the Rhythm 'n' Hues outdoor performance, summer piano lessons registration, and upcoming events all posted!
New Live Shows Posted - lots of exciting performances are coming up. Please check my Live page for a list of places to see me playing!
New Live Shows Posted - lots of exciting performances are coming up. Please check my Live page for a list of places to see me playing!
February 26th, 2015
2015 has been an exciting year so far ! I have heard from many people that it's a time of extra productivity, action, and fulfilling your goals and dreams. Hard work and new beginnings are what this year feels like to me! I am getting ready for a concert on March 8th presenting my original music, and for the first time, I have written a choir piece! The music will be sung by the Jefferson Unitarian Church Choir, who I have had the distinct honor of accompanying for the last year plus. I am also honored to be joined by my good friends John Grigsby, Mark Emmons, and Tom Gershwin. I have lots of other wonderful musicians I have the honor of playing with as well in the near future! Please check my live music page for details.
Piano lessons this year are rockin! Dana V Music, Whole Body Singing, and I just had our first young artist concert at Eclectic cafe last Friday, Read more...
Piano lessons this year are rockin! Dana V Music, Whole Body Singing, and I just had our first young artist concert at Eclectic cafe last Friday, Read more...
November 30th, 2014
Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope you had a really nice week off of school, and a relaxing holiday with your loved ones. I am super excited to make some big announcements regarding the studio, policies, and the activities in store for us in the new year!
ECLECTIC CAFE #3
First and foremost, this Thursday at 7pm is our 3rd and final Eclectic Cafe night of the year! The music starts at 7pm, and I'll be playing along with Mark Emmons on the drums, (who was on my album), and Dave Solzberg on bass. Lots of students are playing that night, with and without the bass and drums. You are invited to join us, bring your family and your friends, as we share in the gifts and blessings of music!
NEW LOCATION
I am happy to announce that beginning in January, I will be teaching the majority of piano lessons at my home in Louisville in Dutch Creek! It is very near to downtown Main St. (1 mile southwest). I think you'll find it is quite a bit nicer than where we have been for lessons. If you are taking lessons early in the morning, or later in the evening, we'll still be using the main st. studio.
SPRING 2015 REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING
The spring 2015 term begins on January 6th, and runs 21 weeks until the last week of May.
Tuition includes all private or partnered lessons, group lessons, a small performance fee, and a book deposit to cover any materials we will be utilizing. Registration is now open, can fill out your registration here for returning students.
PIANO PARTNERS
Starting in January all my jazz, beginner and elementary students will be teaming up with a piano partner! Your piano partner is your ally at the piano! You will help each other learn, encourage each others' growth, practice off one another, and play piano duets together. If you are a jazz student, you will learn how to work together to play a jazz duets, on one and two pianos. Piano partners will meet together for their piano lesson each week. I will email you individually to tell you who you are partnered up with. Not all will be given partners. If you are an intermediate to advanced student, having a piano partner is optional, but I will not assign you a piano partner unless you ask for one. As a part of your commitment to helping your children, I am asking that parents of piano partners now join in the piano lesson, as we introduce a much more interactive dynamic! I want parents to be present in the lesson so they can be more familiar with the material, and become more able to help the student remember and follow the home practice instructions. Students who are with a piano partner will not be required to take group performance classes.
Why I am making these changes:
- To make lessons more interactive, fostering an environment where students to play together with others constantly.
- To be available for more people, and increase my availability in the afternoons and evenings.
- To help me keep my pricing low, and to enable me to keep offering discounts and a sliding scale.
- So that parents become more familiar with the material.
- To help me to offer my students more in terms of curriculum, feedback on progress, and duet opportunities.
- To enable me to offer more dynamic lessons, with keyboards, recording equipment, and other instruments.
PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Performance classes are held every two weeks from 6:30-7:30 on Tuesdays. They are offered to the students who don't have a piano partner, and to the jazz students. Adults are also welcome to attend the performance classes
ECLECTIC CAFE #3
First and foremost, this Thursday at 7pm is our 3rd and final Eclectic Cafe night of the year! The music starts at 7pm, and I'll be playing along with Mark Emmons on the drums, (who was on my album), and Dave Solzberg on bass. Lots of students are playing that night, with and without the bass and drums. You are invited to join us, bring your family and your friends, as we share in the gifts and blessings of music!
NEW LOCATION
I am happy to announce that beginning in January, I will be teaching the majority of piano lessons at my home in Louisville in Dutch Creek! It is very near to downtown Main St. (1 mile southwest). I think you'll find it is quite a bit nicer than where we have been for lessons. If you are taking lessons early in the morning, or later in the evening, we'll still be using the main st. studio.
SPRING 2015 REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING
The spring 2015 term begins on January 6th, and runs 21 weeks until the last week of May.
Tuition includes all private or partnered lessons, group lessons, a small performance fee, and a book deposit to cover any materials we will be utilizing. Registration is now open, can fill out your registration here for returning students.
PIANO PARTNERS
Starting in January all my jazz, beginner and elementary students will be teaming up with a piano partner! Your piano partner is your ally at the piano! You will help each other learn, encourage each others' growth, practice off one another, and play piano duets together. If you are a jazz student, you will learn how to work together to play a jazz duets, on one and two pianos. Piano partners will meet together for their piano lesson each week. I will email you individually to tell you who you are partnered up with. Not all will be given partners. If you are an intermediate to advanced student, having a piano partner is optional, but I will not assign you a piano partner unless you ask for one. As a part of your commitment to helping your children, I am asking that parents of piano partners now join in the piano lesson, as we introduce a much more interactive dynamic! I want parents to be present in the lesson so they can be more familiar with the material, and become more able to help the student remember and follow the home practice instructions. Students who are with a piano partner will not be required to take group performance classes.
Why I am making these changes:
- To make lessons more interactive, fostering an environment where students to play together with others constantly.
- To be available for more people, and increase my availability in the afternoons and evenings.
- To help me keep my pricing low, and to enable me to keep offering discounts and a sliding scale.
- So that parents become more familiar with the material.
- To help me to offer my students more in terms of curriculum, feedback on progress, and duet opportunities.
- To enable me to offer more dynamic lessons, with keyboards, recording equipment, and other instruments.
PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Performance classes are held every two weeks from 6:30-7:30 on Tuesdays. They are offered to the students who don't have a piano partner, and to the jazz students. Adults are also welcome to attend the performance classes
October 10th, 2014
I am happy to report that the first Eclectic Cafe night was a huge success! We heard solo pieces from Nathan and Grant Peterson, a jumping' jazzy duet from Tom, a super-cool rendition of Sack-o-woe from Eric, and first-time performances from adult students, Kyle and Karen!
Also, a big welcome to new students, Cio, Jett, Ryan, and Danielle. Welcome aboard!!
Also, a big welcome to new students, Cio, Jett, Ryan, and Danielle. Welcome aboard!!
September 6th, 2014
Welcome new students! ! !
As we get going in the Fall of 2014, I am happy to welcome all the new people to the studio!
A big welcome to Eric, Owen, Henry, Quinn, Ian, Leilani, Grant, Nathan, and Kyle!
Another big welcome to all the new Montessori Academy kids, Jackie, Everett, Jasper and Elyse!
LIVE - I'm going to be playing my all my favorite songs this Thursday night in Louisville with bassist John Grigsby, and drummer Amy Shelley. Please come say hi! It's this Thursday, September 11th at 7-8:30 at Eclectic Cafe
As we get going in the Fall of 2014, I am happy to welcome all the new people to the studio!
A big welcome to Eric, Owen, Henry, Quinn, Ian, Leilani, Grant, Nathan, and Kyle!
Another big welcome to all the new Montessori Academy kids, Jackie, Everett, Jasper and Elyse!
LIVE - I'm going to be playing my all my favorite songs this Thursday night in Louisville with bassist John Grigsby, and drummer Amy Shelley. Please come say hi! It's this Thursday, September 11th at 7-8:30 at Eclectic Cafe
August 14th, 2014
Today is the last day of piano lessons for the summer! I didn't really realize it until I said good-bye to Melynie, my last student of the day, and I took a breath and said - oh! I'm done! So now I'm excited to focus on some upcoming shows and getting ready for fall schedule to start! I just updated my performance calendar to include some very exciting new shows. Please come hang out with me and say hi, I always love to see friends, family, and students at my gigs. Not only that, but you make it possible for me and other musicians to play live music, so everyone wins!
July 22nd, 2014, 2014
As the summer rolls on, I've been playing lots of live music, including playing shows with Nina Storey, Diane Castro, Pete and Claire Lewis Quartet, Rockslide, and other random musical endeavors! Friday the 15th of September we'll be at the Ecclectic Cafe and Gallery,
There's other shows I'm doing right now too, so keep an eye out. If you want to be added to my email list, just send me a quick message, and I'll get you on there right away
There's other shows I'm doing right now too, so keep an eye out. If you want to be added to my email list, just send me a quick message, and I'll get you on there right away