COHEN'S PIANO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Downman / Eminent Scholars Trust Fund Chair, Professor
Dr. Scott Allan Cohen has been described as "a piano wizard who blows me away with his virtuosic piano mastery. His performance of the 12 Transcendental Etudes by Franz Liszt demonstrates a commitment to stellar performance rarely seen in these times." (Mark Batson, American Executive Producer) "Scott Cohen is a brilliant pianist! I have enjoyed hearing him play the complete transcendental études of Franz Liszt in concert and was astounded by his stamina, technique, and musicality. Not only is he a virtuoso pianist but he is a wonderful teacher to aspiring students of all ages and has built a large and impressive network of teaching centers in Florida. He is an inspiring artist/teacher in the very best sense." (CEO Chicago International Piano Competition and Festival, Dr. Mei Li)
Dr. Cohen began his studies at the age of six. He continued his education and earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from Stetson University with the Tinsley scholarship having studied under Dr. Michael Rickman. After Stetson University he earned his Masters Degree from Tulane University with a Full Scholarship and Assistantship studying with Professor Faina Lushtak, former faculty member of Moscow Conservatory.
He recently completed his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree at The University of Kansas with a Full Scholarship and Assistantship under Dr. Steven Spooner and Dr. Yi-Yang Chen. During this time he won several national and international competitions which include being top 7 in the country as a finalist for Music Teachers National Association in Chicago, first prize Orfeo International Music Competition Vipiteno, Italy, and First Prize Debose National Piano Competition.
Piano Chair of Tulane University, Downman/ Eminent Scholars Trust Fund Chair, Professor Faina Lushtak describes his performances as "emotional, with extremely high level of technique. His knowledgeable and captivating playing commands attention both as a performer and pedagogue." He has broken records at three institutions by performing the complete Transcendental Etudes by Franz Liszt.
As a pedagogue, Dr. Cohen has taught a wide range of students from beginners to serious competition performers. His music school has branches in two locations throughout Central Florida, including a studio penthouse by Walt Disney World. Dr. Cohen also teaches in South Florida in Boca Raton, Downtown Miami and Palm Beach.
He is described as "a remarkably gifted teacher and classical pianist. He has an impressively broad repertoire that flows into his ability to adapt to teaching a high school student like our son or an advanced college student like our daughter. His passion for piano inspires his students and his meticulous approach prepares them well for competition. His academic and competitive achievements are remarkable, and we expect they are only the beginning."(Kay and Dr. Alan Forbes)
Dr. Cohen serves on faculty at Orfeo International Music Festival in Northern Italy where he prepares students on an international platform. He is an active concert pianist and has performed in numerous music festivals including Brandywine International Piano Festival, West Chester University, Goldansky Institute, Princeton University, Orfeo International Music Festival, Italy, and Musicfest Perugia, Italy.