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Justin Levitt owns a Steinway piano, just Levitt plays piano and is a composer of music in many different styles. Classical, jazz, blues, new age, country, pop, rap, hip hop, blue grass and improv are a few styles that Justin Levitt uses in his creations. Just Levitt has played professorially for many years, from restaurants, to hotels, to concert halls, to private events, to a number of venues around the world. Justin Levitt is a composer. Justin Levitt is a musician. Justin Levitt is a pianist. Justin Levitt is a fresh new look at piano music.

At the early age of 16, Justin Levitt unearthed within himself a rare gift. He had discovered his natural ability to compose music. The piano became a means of his creative self-expression, an extension of his soul. All that Justin has mastered as a pianist has been self-taught. Taking inspiration from classical, jazz, Rag, blues, and New Age, Justin's compositions and styling are unique. His songs play like stories, creating images and evoking emotions within the listener. These are Life Songs, as he calls them, purely expressing its joys and its sorrows. With an ever-evolving repertoire, Justin continues to captivate audiences.

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BIO

Impressions

The joy Justin Levitt experiences when he is making music is almost palpable and it is

contagious. Justin is a very real example of just how great and how positive the power of

music is and how that power can be used to bring people together. Nowhere is this more

evident than in his original compositions. Through them he willingly reveals his heart

and makes himself vulnerable, all because of his overpowering desire to share the joy of

music.

- Robert J. Snyder, Steinway & Sons

"At the piano, Justin conjures up worlds of unbearable intimacy and coaxes color,

meaning, and emotion."

- Sue Hammond, producer

MUSIC

Music

Justin Levitt & David Glass Piano Improv Concert Part II

Justin is currently working on his debut album and is planning on releasing it in 2012. Please visit the contact page to be added to his email list if you would like to be notified about upcoming events and music available for sale. Here are a few samples of Justin live in concert improvising with friend David Glass and Jacob Kipp...

Justin Levitt & David Glass Impov at Sherman Clay, Part III

Justin Levitt & David Glass Piano Improv Concert

Justin Levitt & David Glass Piano Improv Concert Part II

Justin Levitt & David Glass Piano Improv Concert Part II

Justin Levitt & David Glass Piano Improv Concert

Justin Levitt & David Glass Piano Improv Concert

Justin Levitt Jake Kipp Improv

Justin Levitt & David Glass Impov at Sherman Clay, Part III

Justin Levitt & David Glass Piano Improv Concert

Justin Levitt & David Glass Piano Improv Concert Part II

Justin Levitt & David Glass Impov at Sherman Clay, Part IV

EVENTS

Events

Event Schedule

When

June 1st 8pm (2012)

January 6th, 7:30pm

Performing Arts Society

Composers Concert

January 7th, 7pm

Countdown to Carnegie Concert

January 24th, 8pm

Science Cafe: The Science of Steinway and Sound Science Cafe - Lecture/Concert

February 6th - Noon

Concert for the Kids

Where

Carnegie Hall

881 7th Ave

New York, 10019

Grace Presbyterian Church

2100 Tice Valley Blvd.

Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Sherman Clay Pianos

1605 Bonanza Street

Walnut Creek, 94596

Lafayette Library and Learning Center, is located at 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette, 94549

Children's Hospital & Research

Oakland, Ca 94609

Justin Levitt will be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York June 1st 2012. He would love you to join him for this very special event. Justin is preparing for this concert by playing a series of concerts called "Countdown to Carnegie" at the Walnut Creek CA, Sherman Clay, Steinway & Sons showroom. Please join us in celebrating this monumental performance in Justin's career as a concert pianist, as he performs his original compositions on the greatest stage of all.

FILM

Film

Justin Levitt has recently worked on several sound for film projects, each project was developed by taking existing film footage, muting all audio, and inserting his own creations in regards to sound effects and original music. If you are interested in Justin writing music for film, please visit the contact page. Thank you for listening.

Charlotte's Web - Justin Levitt

Harry Potter Trailer - Justin Levitt

The Notebook - Justin Levitt

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Press

Justin Levitt owns a Steinway piano, just Levitt plays piano and is a composer of music in many different styles. Classical, jazz, blues, new age, country, pop, rap, hip hop, blue grass and improv are a few styles that Justin Levitt uses in his creations. Just Levitt has played professorially for many years, from restaurants, to hotels, to concert halls, to private events, to a number of venues around the world. Justin Levitt is a composer. Justin Levitt is a musician. Justin Levitt is a pianist. Justin Levitt is a fresh new look at piano music.
Carnegie Hall-bound pianist organizes fundraising concert at Civic Park to benefit rescue dogsBy Janice De JesusCorrespondentPosted: 10/13/2010 01:43:04 PM PDTBy Janice De JesusCorrespondentWALNUT CREEK -- Justin Levitt will never forget the time he first set foot in Carnegie Hall a few years ago.As an employee of Sherman Clay Pianos, Levitt took part in an educational program sponsored by notable piano maker Steinway and Sons to see firsthand how pianos are built. The trip included attending a concert at Carnegie Hall.Levitt spent a few quiet moments in Carnegie Hall, not just imagining what it would be like to perform there, but envisioning that someday it would become reality."Before the concert started, I walked right in front of the stage and said, 'See you one day,' " he said. "From that day on, I always wanted to play at Carnegie Hall."For Levitt, 33, that day will soon come.The pianist and composer is set to make his Carnegie Hall debut June 1, 2012. To prepare for the big event, Levitt will perform in a series of mini monthly concerts dubbed "Countdown to Carnegie" at Sherman Clay Pianos in downtown Walnut Creek. The public is invited to listen to Levitt play a selection of his latest compositions as well as some of his works-in-progress for Carnegie Hall."I wanted to feel the magic of the stage," Levitt said of his memorable visit. "I knew in my heart that one day I would play there."Pianist Bruce Maxwell and cellist Howie Lee, both of San Ramon, will join Levitt at Carnegie Hall. Levitt composed a special piece for piano and cello that he will perform with Cellist Lee at the concert.Levitt, a Concord resident, said he had an unusual personal piano journey. He didn't start out as a piano prodigy at a very young age, even though Levitt's mother encouraged him to learn to play the piano at age 7."I just didn't connect with it at the time," he said.It wasn't until he was 15 that he befriended a pianist who was a schoolmate of his."I was so amazed and blown away by the fact that he could play someone else's music and his own music so well," said Levitt, a 1995 Acalanes High School graduate. "I knew that's what I wanted to do."So he immersed himself in playing the piano -- said to be his saving grace during tough times -- never once taking formal piano training, instead learning to play by ear. After raising money with the help of a friend, Levitt bought his first piano, a secondhand Spinet, for $300.Years later, he's the proud owner of three pianos and one keyboard."My pride and joy is my Steinway concert grand piano," Levitt said. "I went from the smallest piano to the biggest one."He spent his young adult years looking for piano playing jobs, often playing at restaurants, hotels and private parties. He had the chance to perform at three concerts at the Lesher Center in 1998, 1999 and 2000 before his daughter was born, he said.Nine years ago, Levitt said he landed the dream job of a lifetime -- working for Sherman Clay Pianos in Walnut Creek, where he's currently the manager. Working for Sherman Clay has given Levitt the chance to meet and perform with high-caliber musicians, he said.These days, as he's preparing for his Carnegie Hall debut, Levitt said he finds solace exploring themes such as love, loss, pain, happiness, devotion to family life -- telling stories through his musical compositions."I feel like I've been given this gift," he said of his composing music. "Because I play so emotionally, my music could be about anything.""When I first met Justin Levitt, he was new to the business side of my industry, but even as a very young man he was already a 'veteran' when it came to the love of music, and of music making," said Robert J. Snyder, senior district manager of Steinway and Sons. "The joy that Justin himself experiences when he is making music is almost palpable. And it is contagious. Justin is a very real example of just how great and how positive the power of music is and how that power can be used to bring people together. His friends exemplify this: young, old, liberal, conservative, rockers, classical music lovers, you name it but what they have in common is a love of music making."Nowhere is this bringing people together more evident than with Levitt's original compositions, Snyder said, which he is always willing and even anxious to share.Animal welfare is one of the causes he's passionate about. Levitt and local harpist, Jessica Siegel-Tonti of Harps Etc., in Walnut Creek, will host "Mutts and Music Concert in the Park" at Civic Park to benefit animal rescue and music education. The free event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 and includes music by the Windsong Harp Ensemble, and Justin Levitt on piano. Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation adoption mobile, featuring adoptable animals, will be at the event.Levitt said his cats, Booboo and Louie love lying on his piano while he's playing. While his 2-year-old Boston terrier, Rosie, isn't allowed on the piano, Levitt said, she gets to accompany him at the "Mutts and Music" concert and hang out with the other dogs."I am definitely an animal lover. What's not to love? They like to spend time with you; they don't judge and have something that is more special than a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow -- unconditional love," he said.Beyond Carnegie Hall, Levitt said he dreams of playing in some of the world's finest concert halls including the Lincoln Center in New York and the Vienna State Opera.Levitt's friends say he will no doubt continue to achieve his musical dreams."At the piano, Justin conjures up worlds of unbearable intimacy, widescreen movies and everything between," said Levitt's friend, pianist and composer Sue Hammond. "He coaxes color, meaning and emotion from the Steinways he knows so well. It will be fascinating to see how the other coast responds to this fresh voice from the west.""Countdown to Carnegie" Monthly Concert SeriesDATES TO BE ANNOUNCED.WHERE: Sherman Clay Pianos, 1605 Bonanza St., Walnut CreekINFORMATION: www.justinlevitt.com
Mutts and Music on October 17The mission of Mutts & Music is to foster community through music and pets.Come to the first ever Mutts & Music Concert in the Park to benefit Animal Rescue and Music Education. Bring your family, friends, pets, picnic and blanket to the Civic Park Gazebo, the corner of Broadway and Civic in Walnut Creek, on Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon concert featuring the Windsong Harp Ensemble and Justin Levitt, pianist and composer. A lively program of music from Bach to Bebop will be performed at this pet friendly, fun filled community concert.The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Adoption Mobile will be present with animals looking for their forever homes, Pet Food Express will have gifts for your pets and a variety of dog and music related businesses and services will have free information and products for sale. A portion of all proceeds from the vendors will go towards the Mutts & Music Fund. Raffle tickets will be sold at Mutts & Music for special mutt and music prizes. All proceeds from the raffle ticket sales will go to the Mutts and Music Fund. Donations will be accepted at the concertorSend Your Donation toHarps Etc.1601 N. Main Street, Suite 106Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Please make your check out to WCDOG. This is a tax deductible contribution. For more information contact Harps Etc. at 925-937-4277 No tickets or reservations are necessary to attend this event.Mutts & Music is co-sponsored by Harps Etc., Sherman Clay Pianos and WCDOG.
Union City high school receives gift in midst of state budget woesBy Kimberly ChuaOakland TribunePosted: 10/12/2010 12:00:00 AM PDTUpdated: 10/12/2010 04:42:37 PM PDTUNION CITY -- The James Logan High School Center for the Performing Arts recently welcomed the newest addition to its team: a $70,000 concert grand piano."At a time when finances are so difficult for California school districts because of the state budget mess, it's heartening to see a community come together the way this one has to provide something special for the high school and our district," New Haven Unified School District Superintendent Kari McVeigh said in a news release.The New Haven Schools Foundation raised $50,000 toward the purchase of the piano at a gala celebrating the opening of the performing arts center last May. Tri-CED Community Recycling's board of directors voted last month to donate the remaining $20,000.The two organizations came together in quite a natural union: Councilman Richard Valle founded the recycling center in 1980 and his wife, Barbara Aro-Valle, has been the executive director of the schools foundation for the past three years.Neither Valle nor his wife play the piano, but their collaboration with longtime friend and Logan's band director, Ramiro Barrera, to spearhead fundraising efforts was an easy decision to make.The couple met as students at Logan in 1968, and their two children also attended the high school. But mostly, they credit the band program for changing their son Andrew's life."We really believe in the arts," Aro-Valle said. "Our son, he was so shy, and (being in the band program) really taught him leadership skills, opened him up and disciplined him."Now the band program can continue to inspire current and future students at Logan, as well the community."We've built quite a program here, and this is the crowning moment," said Barrera, who is in his 14th year at Logan and has been a band director for 34 years overall. "With the piano, the facility now has power to be able to bring in outside community groups."The 9-foot Steinway & Sons grand piano took center stage in the 599-seat theater last Thursday, with inaugural performances by former concert pianist Chris Hepp and composer Justin Levitt.Hepp, who is also the sales director for Sherman Clay Pianos, said the piano was manufactured in 1978 and was immediately selected as a "Concert and Artist" piano.Living up to its name, the piano has graced the stages of New York's Carnegie Hall and the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, for international recording artist Roberta Flack.Now at home in the $28 million, 55,000-square-foot performance arts center, the piano will be played by a new generation of musical talent.

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