music lessons with Dan Neville
Educational Workshops
Hands-on sessions led by Dan Neville, tailored to your group. 5+ years of professional experience leading workshops at universities in the United States and Colombia. Available in English and Spanish.
Topics
- Colombia's Pacific Coast Music: for musicians and non-musicians alike
- Composing for Ensembles: how Dan writes for small groups and large orchestras
- Vibraphone: 4-mallet technique, improvisation, and jazz and global influences
Designed for
K-12 · College and university students · Special needs students · Community groups (no experience needed)
For bookings, email danneville.jazz@gmail.com
About Dan
Dan Neville is a jazz vibraphonist, composer, and bandleader with 9 years of experience teaching piano and vibraphone. His teaching is grounded in a performing career: he holds a Master's in Jazz Composition from William Paterson University, was featured in the Colombian music documentary Viaje de la Marimba, and brings what he learns on stage straight into the lesson room.
- 1st place winner, 2025 Springfest Vibraphone Competition
- 2025 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellow
- 2026 Chamber Music America EIG grant recipient for the Dan Neville Nonet's debut recording
