Can M. Olgun
Instructor of Music
Music and Art
EMAIL: colgun@bmcc.cuny.edu
Office: F-1109
Office Hours: Mon. (4 p.m. - 5 p.m.), Tues. (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.), Thurs. (4 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
Phone: +1 (212) 220-1472
One of Germany’s leading young jazz pianists, Can Olgun moved to New York in 2008 to pursue a master’s degree at the renowned Manhattan School of Music after being awarded a scholarship by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). In a few short years, Can has established himself as a fresh voice on the New York jazz scene, developing and honing a unique style combining European as well as classic jazz influences. He performs regularly at prestigious jazz clubs including Smalls, Jazz Gallery, Blue Note, Jazz At Lincoln Center and has performed concerts at Carnegie Hall. As well as maintaining a busy schedule as a sideman he also tours frequently throughout Europe and the US. In addition, Can serves as musical director to a NY-based gospel choir, and is a music consultant for famed actress/singer Suzzanne Douglas. He was a semi-finalist in the 2010 Martial Solal Piano competition in Paris as well as the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition in Washington D.C.
Expertise
Degrees
Courses Taught
- This course is the second level of music theory courses that focuses on the analysis of fundamental musical materials and stylistic comprehension of music, primarily of the 18th century.
Prerequisite: Entrance is by placement exam, or successful completion of MUS 117 with a grade of C or higher, or by permission of the department - This course is the first level of a two-semester sequence of Digital Music Production. This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of music production and skills needed in a home studio environment. Students will learn how to set up a basic home recording studio, utilizing Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), program beats, and create original projects with software synthesizers through MIDI. Additionally, students will be introduced to basic audio recording techniques utilizing microphones to record vocals and instruments.
- This course will introduce the basics of using computer software for music notation, including note and symbol input with computer keyboard and MIDI controller. Students will create original compositions as their final project. Prerequisite: Entrance is by placement exam or successful completion of MUS 105 or by permission of the department
- Designed for study of the piano as secondary instrument, the course includes acquaintance with the keyboard, scales, chords, sight reading, transposition and elementary piano repertoire.
- This course is the first level of a four-semester sequence in piano performance skills. The course will focus on the technical and artistic development of students through assigned exercises and piano repertoire. Juries and recitals of solo performances will be required. All applied studies for music majors include a weekly one-hour individual lesson and two-hour studio lab.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department and admission is by audition
Corequisite: MUS 165, MUS 166, MUS 167, MUS 168, MUS 265, MUS 266, MUS 267, MUS 268 or departmental permission - This course is the third level of a four-semester sequence in piano performance skills. The course will focus on the technical and artistic development of students through assigned exercises and piano repertoire. Juries and recitals of solo performances will be required. All applied studies for music majors include a weekly one-hour individual lesson and two-hour studio lab.
Prerequisite: MUS 657
Corequisite: MUS 165, MUS 166, MUS 167, MUS 168, MUS 265, MUS 266, MUS 267, MUS 268 or departmental permission
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Additional Information
Website: https://canolgun.com/
