Prof. Daniel Kutty

Accomplishment: Classically-trained concert pianist and underground electronic DJ, with trans-Atlantic performances in the United States and Europe. Has produced & engineered electronic music for worldwide releases on Karmic Power Records (NYC/Berlin), Teknofonic Recordings (NYC), and Krafted Music (London). Performed as resident DJ, pianist and keyboardist for ToUch Performance Art's AcousticaElectronica shows at A.R.T.'s Club Oberon (Cambridge), Santos Party House (NYC) and House of Yes (Brooklyn).

Accomplishment: Trained non-native ESL adult students in reading, writing, speaking and listening classroom objectives. Assisted lead professor with classroom support for grammatical, dictative, phonological and conversational activities. Prepared prospective students for preliminary examinations to the Next STEP program for advanced ESL training towards higher-education & professional employment.

Accomplishment: Instructed early years-to-adult students for piano performance recitals in private & group classroom environments, engaged students dynamically in theoretical & applicative concepts including sight- reading, note-pattern recognition, repertoire interpretation, and ear-training for auditive learning, assisted the Executive Director for facilitation of student-centered classrooms and impactive community outreach initiatives.

Accomplishment: Instructed early years-to-adult students in piano for study, interpretation, and performance, mentored young artists in gaining fluencies in digital music production platforms and new VST technologies, assisted in technical audio engineering development, coordinated with international record labels for worldwide distribution as final projects

Accomplishment: Instructed piano performance students for recitals, evaluations, and competitions, assisted Department Chair in Junior & Senior seminars for technique and interpretation, taught Beatshop Boston program for music production and engineering, demonstrated at the annual Young Composers’ Festival & New Sounds Workshop, consulted for the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics for city-wide initiatives.

Accomplishment: Developed curriculum with the Director of the Aerie Program for piano performance, music theory and improvisation, instructed Middle & Upper School students for college preparation, coordinated with the lead music instructor for masterclass workshops, showcased guest artist public performances.

Accomplishment: Assisted the Professor of Piano in teaching undergraduate piano group classes (Level III & IV), adjudicated for students’ graduation recital juries, organized logistical operations for the Concert & University Chorus ensembles, cataloged academic and audio/visual materials for the Music Resource Center, instructed non-keyboard majors in passing piano proficiencies, supported faculty and staff for annual performance series.

Accomplishment: Processed logistical information for the Executive Director, systematized administrative duties on behalf of the Director & Assistant Director of Music School, assisted student profiling for the Registrar, and represented Faculty & Staff for concerts, press conferences and summer training camps.

Capstone Presentation: “Impression Sunrise: The Lack of Improvisation in Music Pedagogy”