Eddie Landsberg, MA, Ed.M, B.Mus
An internationally respected music theorist and performer, Eddie was born and raised in Philadelphia and began classical piano training at the age of 5, starting Jazz Studies at Philadelphia's famous Settlement Music School in his teens. Switching to Hammond Organ in his mid 20's, he received his first organ lesson from the legendary Shirley Scott then studied Jazz composition and performance with Blue Note Recording artist Big John Patton. He also received guidance from Austin Mitchell (a favorite accompanist of Ella Fitzgerald) and began performing alongside Byard Lancaster and other "old school" Philly and East Coast Jazz and R&B legends. After recording several CDs which received national air play ( NPR, WBGO and hundreds of radio stations across in the U.S), Eddie became one of the original factory demonstrators for the original Nord Electro, touring Europe to promote their product. Shortly after, he moved to Japan where he spent almost 20 years teaching, leading bandstands and running his own venue which was featured on NHK and in magazines throughout the country. While there, he also did vocal and performance coaching for Victor Records, and was involved in promotions for Yamaha Motorcycles and the Mori Building (celebrating the opening of the famous Roppongi Hills Complex.)
Eddie currently resides in Astoria, Queens and is creator of the "7 Secrets of Jazz and Soul" Jazz improv series.
Education: BA in Music, Thomas Edison State University MA Liberal Studies (focus onEthnomusicology and Critical Jazz Studies), Rutgers University (Capstone with Honors) Ed.M, Rutgers University, specializing in Adult Education
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An internationally respected music theorist and performer, Eddie was born and raised in Philadelphia and began classical piano training at the age of 5, starting Jazz Studies at Philadelphia's famous Settlement Music School in his teens. Switching to Hammond Organ in his mid 20's, he received his first organ lesson from the legendary Shirley Scott then studied Jazz composition and performance with Blue Note Recording artist Big John Patton. He also received guidance from Austin Mitchell (a favorite accompanist of Ella Fitzgerald) and began performing alongside Byard Lancaster and other "old school" Philly and East Coast Jazz and R&B legends. After recording several CDs which received national air play ( NPR, WBGO and hundreds of radio stations across in the U.S), Eddie became one of the original factory demonstrators for the original Nord Electro, touring Europe to promote their product. Shortly after, he moved to Japan where he spent almost 20 years teaching, leading bandstands and running his own venue which was featured on NHK and in magazines throughout the country. While there, he also did vocal and performance coaching for Victor Records, and was involved in promotions for Yamaha Motorcycles and the Mori Building (celebrating the opening of the famous Roppongi Hills Complex.)
Eddie currently resides in Astoria, Queens and is creator of the "7 Secrets of Jazz and Soul" Jazz improv series.
Education: BA in Music, Thomas Edison State University MA Liberal Studies (focus onEthnomusicology and Critical Jazz Studies), Rutgers University (Capstone with Honors) Ed.M, Rutgers University, specializing in Adult Education
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Eddie Landsberg is a Philadelphia-born jazz pianist, organist, and improvisation instructor whose career bridges Hammond tradition and modern pedagogy. A student of Shirley Scott and Blue Note’s Big John Patton, he has recorded nationally charted albums, demonstrated for Clavia’s Nord Electro launch, and spent two decades in Japan leading bands and running Eddie’s Lounge. He now teaches in New York, focusing on jazz improvisation for adult learners.
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Eddie Landsberg is a jazz improvisation instructor and performer rooted in Philadelphia’s rich jazz lineage. Trained by Shirley Scott and Blue Note organist Big John Patton, Eddie developed a style balancing Hammond tradition, piano improvisation, and adult-education methods. His debut recording, Remembering Eddie Jefferson, featuring Giacomo Gates and James Spaulding, appeared on the JazzWeek charts and received nationwide airplay including NPR and WBGO.
In the early 2000s, he was among the first demonstrators for Clavia’s Nord Electro, touring Europe to showcase the instrument. He then moved to Japan, where he taught, coached for Victor Records, collaborated with jazz and J-pop artists, and ran Eddie’s Lounge, a Tokyo venue featured in Tokyo Weekender and on NHK.
Now based in Astoria, Queens, Eddie integrates his method series “7 Secrets of Jazz & Soul” with digital tools and AI-driven learning systems. His teaching emphasizes practical improvisation strategies—voice-leading, motivic development, and rhythmic fluency—designed for adult learners seeking both structure and creative freedom.
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Born in Philadelphia, Eddie Landsberg grew up surrounded by the city’s deep jazz heritage. After classical piano studies as a child, he gravitated to jazz during his teens at Settlement Music School. In his mid-20s he switched to Hammond organ, receiving his first lesson from the legendary Shirley Scott and later studying with Big John Patton, a defining voice of Blue Note’s catalog.
From there Eddie became a working musician, performing alongside figures like Byard Lancaster and other Philadelphia veterans. His debut album Remembering Eddie Jefferson (with Giacomo Gates and James Spaulding) received airplay on NPR, WBGO, and hundreds of stations nationwide, and appeared on the JazzWeek charts. Around the same time, Eddie was tapped as one of the original factory demonstrators for Clavia’s Nord Electro, appearing on the company’s site and touring Europe to introduce the new instrument to audiences.
In the early 2000s, Eddie relocated to Tokyo, where he spent nearly two decades as a performer, teacher, and club owner. His intimate venue, Eddie’s Lounge, became a hub for organ fans and was featured in Tokyo Weekender and NHK broadcasts. Beyond jazz, he collaborated with J-pop artists including SPECIAL OTHERS and contributed as a vocal/performance coach for Victor Records.
Parallel to his performing career, Eddie deepened his academic foundation, earning a B.A. in Music, an M.A. in Liberal Studies (ethnomusicology/critical jazz studies focus), and an Ed.M. in Adult Education from Rutgers. His research informs his teaching: his “7 Secrets of Jazz & Soul” method translates the complexity of jazz improvisation into practical frameworks for adult learners. His book Hammond Organ Bass Lines Demystified remains a unique resource for players worldwide.
Now back in New York, based in Astoria, Queens, Eddie teaches jazz improvisation across instruments. He combines Philadelphia’s improvisational lineage with new tools—digital platforms, structured curricula, and AI-assisted practice systems—to help students build fluency, creativity, and confidence. His focus isn’t only on the Hammond but on improvisation itself: the decision-making, the ear training, and the problem-solving that make jazz a living language.