Willie Myette is a pianist, serial entrepreneur and author of over a dozen books on piano and music education. Starting from humble beginnings, he received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music. Graduating in under 4 years, Willie began his first business, JazzKids®, a piano method that teaches children as young as six how to improvise and create their own music.
As a professional musician, Willie has toured the United States and abroad with his trio Katahdin’s Edge and other nationally recognized musical groups. As a bandleader, he produced and recorded 3 CDs which have garnered him radio play on over 90 stations nationwide along with write ups in Downbeat, JazzTimes and Jazziz. His group, Katahdin’s Edge showcased at the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.
Willie is the creator and president of online piano instruction sites Jazzedge®, PianoWithWillie and HomeSchoolPiano which cater to absolute beginners at the piano to professional pianists looking to learn new skills using a unique 6-step method. Willie’s online students span the globe and his Jazzedge team supports students on every continent.