Kung fu piano

Both martial arts and the art of playing piano consist of many elements, have several different techniques and require a lot of learning. Yet, if you look carefully at any martial art, all of that complexity comes down to three simple principles - push, pull and twist.

The harmonic language of western music, starting with Bach and all the way to modern Stevie Wonder, also comes down to three principles - major, minor, and dominant seventh chords. That's what has driven Vlad's teaching. After many years of friends and fellow musicians asking Vlad to shape his thoughts and music methodology into some kind of a form that would be accessible for studying, Kung Fu Piano was born.

The Founder

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Vlad is originally from Uzbekistan where he studied at the prestigious Uspenski School of Music and the Tashkent State Conservatory. Vlad speaks fluent Russian and English and provides classes in both languages.

Vlad and his family emigrated to Colorado where Vlad went on to play with the Nina Story band, spent a stint at the Little Nell Hotel in Aspen and was a part of the Thelonious Monk Institute before becoming a staple in the Denver live music scene. Today, Vlad plays in festivals and venues internationally as a part of AOA, a solo artist, and among other friends and music innovators.

What they say about vlad

"Vlad Girshevich is an eloquent pianist with impressive technical facility"

- All about Jazz

"Pianist and composer Vlad Girshevich is a thrilling and adventurous talent"

– Bass Players United

"Vlad crafts evocative melodies, classically tinged jazz that is intimate and inviting. He can lure you with a beautiful melody, provoke pondering with contemplative noodling, or captivate with a scholarly musical exploration spanning an expansive array of art and culture"

– Jazz Corner News

"Girshevich possesses a high level of stylistic virtuosity… His technique ranges from the fitful, breakneck finger-Olympics on more adventurous tunes to the warm and introspective, melancholic playing of more delicate ones"

– Chronogram

"Vlad Girshevich is a virtuoso pianist both musically and technically. Few jazz pianists possess the technical command which he exhibits; he melds intensive training in the Russian school of classical piano playing with an impeccable understanding of American jazz piano style. His playing is a unique blend of Jarrett, Corea and OP. His immense technical ability is always applied in service to the musical requirements of a given situation, naturally and musically. As if his pianistic exploits weren't enough, he is also a terrific jazz organist and a gifted composer. His online piano school Kung Fu Piano offers revelatory insights and a unique perspective of on theoretical approaches. He fuses a clear delineation of music theory with a metaphysical approach: relating theoretical concepts with analogies to the physical and sociological world. I've been told that a definition of Kung Fu is "one who knows". Vlad knows."

- Michael Waldrop

Your lesson: you & vlad focus on the Music

Others handle all the business administration

One Small World Group supports Kung Fu Piano in anything and everything that doesn't involve creating amazing video and other online content and helping you learn about harmony and how to maximize your play. Daniel and his team are life long supporters of Jazz and Education. They're a natural partner in helping Vlad focus on what he does best, inspiring others around him to make beautiful music! Learn more about their work and how they might be able to help you and your business.

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Kung fu piano

The Founder

More on Vlad

What they say about vlad

"Vlad Girshevich is an eloquent pianist with impressive technical facility"

"Pianist and composer Vlad Girshevich is a thrilling and adventurous talent"

"Vlad crafts evocative melodies, classically tinged jazz that is intimate and inviting. He can lure you with a beautiful melody, provoke pondering with contemplative noodling, or captivate with a scholarly musical exploration spanning an expansive array of art and culture"

"Girshevich possesses a high level of stylistic virtuosity… His technique ranges from the fitful, breakneck finger-Olympics on more adventurous tunes to the warm and introspective, melancholic playing of more delicate ones"

see (and hear) for yourself

Mephisto Waltz No. 1

Vlad, Aleks (his son) and Eddie Gomez - 222

I Just Can't Stop Loving You (Cover) with Lisa Spring

Vlad and Grammy Award winning artist David Kikoski

Vlad Girshevich playing Scriabin

"In Conversation with the garden"

Your lesson: you & vlad focus on the Music

Others handle all the business administration

Kung fu piano

The Founder

More on Vlad

What they say about vlad

"Vlad Girshevich is an eloquent pianist with impressive technical facility"

"Pianist and composer Vlad Girshevich is a thrilling and adventurous talent"

"Vlad crafts evocative melodies, classically tinged jazz that is intimate and inviting. He can lure you with a beautiful melody, provoke pondering with contemplative noodling, or captivate with a scholarly musical exploration spanning an expansive array of art and culture"

"Girshevich possesses a high level of stylistic virtuosity… His technique ranges from the fitful, breakneck finger-Olympics on more adventurous tunes to the warm and introspective, melancholic playing of more delicate ones"

see (and hear) for yourself

Mephisto Waltz No. 1

Vlad, Aleks (his son) and Eddie Gomez - 222

I Just Can't Stop Loving You (Cover) with Lisa Spring

Vlad and Grammy Award winning artist David Kikoski

Vlad Girshevich playing Scriabin

"In Conversation with the garden"

Your lesson: you & vlad focus on the Music

Others handle all the business administration

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