Toby Wine graduated in 1994 with a degree in Composition from the Manhattan School of Music, and has spent the ensuing years composing and arranging for a variety of ensembles, performing as both a sideman and bandleader, and writing numerous instructional books and articles for Cherry Lane Music Publishing. He spent three years as the music librarian for the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, worked behind the scenes preparing scores for avant-garde jazz great Ornette Coleman, and has served as arranger and musical director for a wide variety of jazz and cabaret vocalists. His writing can be heard on albums by Philip Harper (Muse), Ari Ambrose (Steeplechase), and Ian Hendrickson Smith (Sharp Nine) among others. He has also been a freelance music contractor and the house manager of Merkin Concert Hall. Toby has studied with Bob Mover, Ken Wessel, Edward Green, Bern Nix, and the late jazz greats Walter Davis Jr. and Manny Albam.
Toby is currently director of music at Church Street School for Music and Art in Tribeca, the only non-profit school for the arts in lower manhattan, serving over 1000 students.
Primary Instrument
Guitar
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Teaching private guitar and composition students for 25 years. Faculty (now director) at Church Street School for Music and Art since 2004.
Clinic/Workshop Information
Clinics can be tailored to meet the needs of student and audience. All range of subjects; specialize in harmony, theory, and ear training.