Alan Cohen
Alan earned his musical education from the guidance of private teachers and lessons in classical and jazz music and a Bachelor’s Music Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1987. While he earned his degree in Jazz Studies, Alan also enjoys other musical genres, such as Pop, Progressive Rock, Blues, Gospel, and Original Compositions. His musical expertise extends to multiple string and percussion instruments, including the piano, keyboard, organ, 5-string electric bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, tympani, other percussion, and baritone vocals. WIth his skills in conducting, choir direction, composition, and performance, he has performed at many solo, band, and orchestra concerts in various venues across the country and in Europe, including Rhapsody in Blue at the 1984 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles. Alan’s musical experiences and expertise will greatly contribute to our musical groups here at Music Mends Minds! Click Alan's image to listen to him sing "Wind Beneath My Wings"