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Robert Christopherson is a Professor of Piano at Berklee College of Music, specializing in private instruction, improvisation, advanced composition, reading, ensembles, and piano style surveys. He co-authored Berklee Online’s Jazz Piano course and the book Berklee Jazz Standards For Piano Solo. His expertise spans performance, mentorship, and music education, rooted in a family legacy of classical music—his father was a Cleveland Orchestra violinist and his mother a concert pianist with a music doctorate. He performs frequently in New England as a soloist and with his trio.
Christopherson earned his bachelor’s degree from Berklee, studying under Charlie Banacos (piano/improvisation/composition) and Eddie Watson (voice). His teaching integrates jazz, classical, and contemporary styles, emphasizing mentorship and lifelong learning. Beyond academia, he contributes to online education through courses like Advanced Jazz Piano.
Key affiliations include Berklee’s Piano and Keyboard department where he teaches core subjects like ensemble work and style analysis. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, his publications and active performance schedule highlight his contributions to jazz pedagogy and piano performance.
