Title: Teacher
Company: Mannes School of Music (formerly Mannes College of Music)
Location: New York, New York, United States
Thomas J. Osuga, MM, teacher at Mannes School of Music (formerly Mannes College of Music), has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Artists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in music education.
Mr. Osuga is distinguished for his expertise in music education and has a career history of over 35 years. Since 1994, he has been an influential teacher at Mannes School of Music (formerly Mannes College of Music), a piano teacher at The New School, and a piano instructor at the Mannes preparatory division of The New School. Additionally, Mr. Osuga has served as the director and pianist for the Aurista Chamber Music since 2004.
Located in New York City, the Mannes School of Music is a conservatory founded in the early 1900s. Throughout the years, it has changed names and relocated several times. Since 2015, its address has been Arnhold Hall in the West Village of New York. It is affiliated with the college of performing arts at The New School, which also encompasses the school of drama and the school of jazz and contemporary music.
Among a myriad of responsibilities, Mr. Osuga focuses on developing students’ musical enjoyment and lifelong engagement with the art. He teaches various music subjects, including piano, chamber music and music history. He also frequently participates in music festivals and performances, enhancing personal artistry and student learning opportunities.
A career history that dates back to 1988, Mr. Osuga taught piano at The Diller-Quaile School of Music for over 20 years. He also served as a piano faculty member at Teen Pianophoria! from 2004 to 2009. His piano instruction and chamber music expertise have been pivotal to his career progression and tenure.
In preparation for his music career, Mr. Osuga completed piano performance studies at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development at New York University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Kent State University since 1984, a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from Youngstown State University since 1987, and a Master of Music in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music in 1989.
Mr. Osuga has enjoyed many notable experiences during his tenure in music, including the various concerts he has participated in. He is preparing for his next concert, which will be held at the PEN Club on Cinco de Mayo, May 5th, followed by a dinner in his honor. Mr. Osuga has also been affiliated with the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Germany and the Alexander and Buono Festival of Music since 2011. Notably, he has enjoyed performing at all the major venues in Manhattan, throughout New York City and across the United States.
Reflecting on his decades of success, Mr. Osuga credits much of it to his colleagues, friends and supporters. He also notes the tireless work ethic it requires to be successful. As he prepares for the future, Mr. Osuga intends to continue expanding his career in performance. He is collaborating with a creative artistic director and working with a violinist and other pianists to develop future projects. Excited about the potential of these partnerships, he values their opinions and appreciates that they thoroughly understand what it takes to excel in this industry.
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