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Ronald Van Deurzen

Ronald Van Deurzen is an acclaimed pianist, organist and keyboardist as well as a modern cinematic composer. He uses a wide variation of instrumental backing in his music, ranging from orchestra to world instruments and synthesizers.

Influenced by classical, jazz, 80s/90s progressive rock and global fusion, he has collaborated with numerous bands (folkrock / Americana / prog) and live orchestra. As an independent artist, he has also released his own albums and singles. His work has earned him prestigious recognition, including accolades from the InterContinental Music Awards, Hollywood Music In Media Awards and Hollywood Independent Music Awards.

Notable piano and organ credits includes contributions to Euphoria Station’s progressive Americana albums The Reverie Suite (2019) and Smoking Gun (2025), appearing alongside musicians such as guitarist Hoyt Binder, Saskia Kraft van Ermel, drummer Toss Panos (Robben Ford), bassist Jorgen Carlsson (Gov’t Mule), and harmonicist Tollak Ollestad (Kenny Loggins/Chet Atkins), among others.

Awards

InterContinental Music Awards - Winner (Best of Pangea)
Hollywood Music In Media Awards - Nomination
Hollywood Independent Music Awards - Nomination

Various additional awards and nominations from radio stations and publications.

Tags

"...Van Deurzen brings something new and essential to the table..."

BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

"...his experience and understanding of various genres of music lent him a unique capability to think beyond the horizon..."

V. Kumar - New Music Alert

"Musical healing at its finest."

Damien Reid, Illustrate Magazine

"Beautiful piano playing (The Reverie Suite)."

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Primary Instrument

Piano

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Clinic/Workshop Information

Lessons feature excerpts from freelance projects as a pianist / composer. It includes in depth analysis of the creative process as well as technical aspects. Helps students to overcome practice hardships and breaks them down into smaller steps. Easygoing teaching style, a multicultural pedagogic approach. Content is always adjusted to the student's needs, his/her interests and qualities.

Piano, organ & synthesizer
Music composition for multimedia (incl. Cubase/VST recording and getting the most out of what you already have)
Ear Training (contextual, multi-timbral)