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Russell Olesh

Russell Olesh is a pianist, composer, and educator. He holds performance and education degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and Lehman College (CUNY) and is a Steinway Educational Partner. Mr. Olesh has performed recitals and accompanied both classical music concerts and his own compositions. In 2021, he served as the judge for the composition division of the Raleigh Piano Teacher's Association in Raleigh, South Carolina. Mr. Olesh owns a music studio where he records, engraves music, and provides audio/visual services. He lives in New York City, where he composes and teaches.

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Accompanying an audition on American Idol

My friend, the brilliant teacher & pianist Helene Friendlander

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Kainan!

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Adding the finishing touches to a composition

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My friend, the international concert artist and teacher Rami Bar-Niv

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Trying out pianos in Steinway Hall

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With jazz legend Peter Martin

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Playing at Steinway Hall

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Rocking out with my niece

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With jazz legend Freddy Cole

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Accompanying Cantor Ben Matis

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Accompanying an audition on American Idol

My friend, the brilliant teacher & pianist Helene Friendlander

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Kainan!

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Adding the finishing touches to a composition

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My friend, the international concert artist and teacher Rami Bar-Niv

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Trying out pianos in Steinway Hall

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With jazz legend Peter Martin

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