Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cesare Panizzi. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Cesare thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Although I began taking piano lessons when I was six, my interest in music started much earlier. When I was only two years old, my parents exposed me to operas by composers like Verdi and Mozart, and I fell in love with the sounds and performances. This is how I developed a deep passion for music. My dad used to listen to jazz and blues records all the time, and these musical styles became ingrained in me. When I started learning the piano, all the things I had picked up from listening to music were reflected in my playing. For many years, I was lucky to have great teachers who guided me in classical piano, technique, theory, and ear training. Eventually, my passion for jazz emerged and became my main focus. I was always a quick learner and had a talent for understanding new things. This allowed me to explore and get interested in many different kinds of music and fields within the art of music. However, I faced some obstacles that prevented me from always achieving what I wanted. Specifically, I was a very shy kid, which became a problem in my teenage years when I started giving my first recitals and playing concerts with my band. I had to learn how to perform, and it took a long time for me to feel comfortable on stage. Being able to perform is an integral part of being a musician unless you’re solely interested in composition. Despite the challenges I faced, my determination was always enough to enable me to reach a high enough level that earned me a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music after completing high school. At Berklee, I had the opportunity to study with many of my musical heroes and completed my musical studies in 2022. Since then, I have acquired practical music skills through hands-on experience as a professional musician.

Cesare , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My main thing is playing the piano, and you could say I’m a jazz pianist. I spent the last six to seven years really digging deep into the language of bebop, hard bop, swing, and black American music in general, so that’s what I specialize in. However, I am very open-minded when it comes to music and have studied various styles, including Brazilian music, Funk, Pop, Avant-garde, and modern jazz. This has made me a versatile musician, and it is evident in the work I have done in recent years. My goal is to become a band leader, and I am currently in the process of recording an album with some of my favorite musicians. I enjoy composing music and coming up with new ideas to collaborate with other talented musicians. Being able to work on this album has been one of the best things that has happened to me, and I am excited to release it in a few months.

I am proud to have recorded with some great musicians, and their albums will also be released soon, and to have had the opportunity to perform with renowned musicians such as Immanuel Wilkins, Dayna Stephens, Melissa Aldana, and more, which has been a great experience for me.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

As a musician, the most rewarding aspect of my craft is the connection I make with my attentive audience. When I enter a state of focus during a performance and allow my ideas to flow freely without losing concentration, I can convey a deeper message to others. This message delves into the complexities of life that cannot be expressed through words, and in my opinion, it surpasses even human emotions. Music has the power to synthesize all aspects of life and the universe, and somehow, when this occurs, everyone seems to understand. When I am successful in conveying this message, those who are open to understanding it will show me that they have been moved. This is when I feel a connection with my audience that goes beyond empathy because we all come to the realization that we are part of the same thing.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

I strongly believe that education is the most powerful tool for any society. Every country should make high-level education available to everyone and work towards improving its systems. This becomes even more important in the US, where the exorbitant prices of schools make it difficult for people to receive a good education. Additionally, I think that Music and Art education should be given more recognition as they are powerful tools that can improve people’s mental abilities. A strong musical education can not only stimulate intellectual growth but also help people appreciate music and the values that come with it more deeply. As a result, people would be more likely to look for quality music and art, which would also benefit serious artists who are looking to have their work appreciated and compensated.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://cecceoltre49.wixsite.com/cesarepanizzi
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecce_paniz/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesare-panizzi-0288b9101/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5spZ_t2-G5qi64Ws0hGI4Q