Jazz Piano, Piano

Michael Echaniz

Education and Background

A pianist since five, Michael has studied music at the California Jazz Conservatory (B.M.), and CalArts (MFA). Winner of the 2021 ASCAP Herb Albert Young Jazz Composers award, Michael is also an avid performer, appearing alongside artists such as Jeff Denson in venues including the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Michael recently released Seven Shades of Violet (Rebiralost), an ambitious album of original music on Ridgeway Records, supported by InterMusic SF and New Music USA. The debut received wide critical acclaim, including a four-star review in Downbeat, appearing in the “Best Albums of 2023” issue.

Teaching Philosophy

“Drawing upon my uniquely well-rounded background in both jazz and classical music, my teaching philosophy embraces the importance of personalized instruction for each individual student while offering qualities of kindness and patience within a focused learning environment. I am quick to adapt to the spectrum of personalities and learning styles, avoiding monotony and creating excitement, while instilling a clear sense of accountability and self-respect.”

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