Evan Little at the Piano with Cat

Musician / Educator

Evan Little

Evan Little is a versatile musician, educator, audio engineer, and repair technician based in Toronto.Over the course of his career, Evan has had the privilege of performing with renowned artists such as Barry Elmes, Jason Hunter, Pat Collins, Joy Oladokun, Scott Peterson, Steve Farrugia, and many others.He has played at numerous venues across Canada including The Rex Hotel, The Axis Club, Théâtre Beanfield, The Great Hall, Lula Lounge and more.Contact: evan.a.little0@gmail.com


Music Lessons

Evan Little offers piano lessons from a home studio in the Annex, minutes away from Bathurst Station in Toronto. Students learn on a well-regulated and tuned acoustic piano, with options to explore Hammond B3 organ, harpsichord, and synths.A specialist in teaching university-level students jazz, Evan offers lessons for students of all ages, skill levels, and musical styles. With his positive and encouraging approach, Evan helps his students develop solid technique and dexterity at the piano alongside a love of music. He believes that making art should be joyful and inclusive, never something that makes anyone feel discouraged.Evan's pedagogy emphasizes the importance of audiation and ear training. Music begins from within. It should be heard internally before it is played externally.A jazz specialist, Evan's experience also extends to pop, country, neo-soul, soul, salsa, and classical music.Standard rate is $70 per hour lesson.Contact: evan.a.little0@gmail.com


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Website Links and Book List

Learning Resources

Listed below are some supplementary resources to assist anyone in their journey learning piano.

Websites

Books

  • "The Brown Scale Book"

  • Schafer Sight Reading Exercises

  • Hannah Smith Sight Reading

  • Bach Prelude 1 In C Major BWV 846

  • Chopin Prelude Opus 28 N0.4 in E Minor

  • Hanon Exercises

  • Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer

  • Faber Piano Adult Adventures Level 1/2

  • An Alexander Technique Approach to Piano Technique

  • Taubman Method – Golandsky Institute

  • Musicians Yoga – Mia Olsen

  • The Athletic Musician

  • Carlos Campos Montuno Book

  • Bach Chorales

  • Charlie Parker Omni Book

  • Bud Powell Omni Book

  • The Jazz Solos of Chic Corea

  • Jerry Bergonzi Vol7 Hexatonics

  • 2-5-1 Patterns Ray Brown

  • The Ears Have Walls - Brian Dickinson