Dave Solazzo has taught Jazz Piano at Colgate University and Jazz History at Cayuga Community College. He currently teaches Jazz Piano at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Educated at Berklee College of Music and SUNY Purchase College, Dave has been a staple of Central New York’s music scene for over 20 years. He has performed and recorded with jazz luminaries like Chuck Mangione, Eric Alexander and Dick Oatts at venues like The Flatiron Room (NYC), Troy Music Hall, the Savannah Jazz Festival and the Syracuse Jazz Fest.

In addition to his work as a collaborator, Dave leads his own trio which tours nationally and internationally with performances in New Mexico, Florida, Vermont, Canada and Italy.

Dave teaches on an inspirational level and loves working with people of all ages and ability levels. As a musical coach, Dave will guide you through exercises and routines that build technique and musical fluency while encouraging a love for the process.