Phyllis Sdoia-Satz
256 NE 85 Street, Miami, Fl 33138
 (305) 754 3097
musicdoc@bellsouth.net

 

 

 

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

      Phyllis Robyne Sdoia-Satz

      Born: New York City 1935

      Married: four children, eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren

      Owner/Executive Director, Sdoia-Satz Music Institute (The Husky Gang School) Miami 1980 – Present ♫ 

 

EDUCATION

      University of Miami (with distinction) 1983-85 completed all coursework for MM

      Florida International University (summa cum laude) 4.0 GPA, 1981-83 B.M.

      Miami Dade Community College (summa cum laude) 4.0 GPA, 1980-81 A.A.

      LaGuardia H.S. of Music, Art & Performing Arts (“Fame”) School NYC 1949-52

      Institute of Modern Piano Technique NYC 1941-1949 ♫ 

 

RESEARCH

“A Complete Analysis of Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” (Florida International University 1983) ♫ 

 

AWARDS & HONORS

      Metropolitan Who’s Who 2007

      Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2004 – 05

      Who’s Who Among Women Executives 1995 (Marquis)

      Who’s Who of Women 1994 (Marquis)

      Who’s Who in Education 1992 – 93 (National Registry)  

      Who’s Who in American Education 1992 – 93 (National Reference)    

      Who’s Who in American Women in Education 1990 – 92 (Marquis)

      Completed all coursework M.M. University of Miami 1985 “with distinction”  ♫ 

      Partial Merit Scholarship University of Miami 1984

      National Dean’s List 1983

      B.M. Summa Cum Laude Florida International University 1983 4.0 GPA

      Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 1982-83

      Perry Merit Scholarship Florida International University 1982

      Outstanding Student – Miami Dade Community College 1980-1981 (6 semesters)

 

MUSIC, BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES BY PHYLLIS SDOIA-SATZ

The Journey Home (2007)

Excerpts from The Journey Home (Israpost 2007)

Excerpts from The Journey Home (Temple Beth Moshe 2007)

The Life and Times of Sasha, The Sad Ferret CD (Husky Gang, Inc.2006)

      The Life and Times of Sasha, The Sad Ferret DVD (Husky Gang, Inc.2006)

Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn't Have To!!! (2006)

      Tails of the Husky Gang Children’s Musical (Miami Children’s Museum 2005)

Music Aids In Development (child Care Directory Northeast Florida March 2004)

Music Aids in Development (Early Care and Education Guide, Winter Spring, 2004)

Radio pilot Husky Gang 2003 ♫ 

      Radio script for Husky Gang Radio Show (2003)

Music Instruction as an Aid to Physical/Emotional Therapy, (The Harmonica Educator, Vol. X, 2003)

Husky Gang Tales (Warner Bros. 2002)

Husky Gang Tales CD (Warner Bros. 2002)

Husky Gang Teaches Piano My Playing Book, (Warner Bros. 2002)

Miami Herald “Husky Gang teaches values, love of music,” Maria Guerrera 12/02

Husky Gang Teaches Piano, Vol. I Song & Story Book (Warner Bros. 2001)

Husky Gang Teaches Piano My Working Book, (Warner Bros. 2001)

Husky Gang Teaches Piano CD (Warner Bros 2001)

Husky Gang Teaches Piano Flash Cards (Warner Bros. 2001)

TV script for Husky Gang TV Pilot (1999)

TV Pilot Husky Gang 1999

Music Instruction as Physical & Emotional Therapy (Miami Medicine 1995)

Music Instruction as an aid in Physical and Emotional Therapy, 1994 (Florida Music Letter Vol. V)

How To Find A Good Music Instructor Part I (Florida Music Letter 1994, Vol. III) 

How To Find A Good Music Instructor Part II (Florida Music Letter 1994 Vol. IV)

How to Find A Good Music Instructor Part I & II (Entertainment News and Views Sep/Oct 1992)

Silly Songs and Gobbles and Giggles (Swiss Music Line 1982)

Art of Teaching Music: A Basic Text (Swiss Music Line 1981

Directory of Organizations in Upper Manhattan (Office of the Mayor & NYC Printing Office 1969)

      Family Crisis Intervention Manual PDNY (NYC Printing Office 1968) ♫ 

 

 

PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES ABOUT PHYLLIS SDOIA-SATZ

Where We Live Miami Herald Special Section 2005

Review of Husky Gang Tales Article by Sharon Hg Entertainment News and View 2003

“Pets Make Dog-Gone Good Music Teachers at Sdoia-Satz,” Article by M. Newmark, Stagedoor 08/98

“Music teacher instills notes of hope among her students” Article by E. Mallants, Miami Herald 02/98

      “Piano Pets,” Article by Elinor Brecher Miami Herald 07/97

Information Bank Abstracts, “Setting the Record Straight about Sdoia-Satz Music Institute,” 07/97

Miami Herald Lifestyle, “With help from musical pups, the littlest pianist can learn to play,” 07/97

“Music Lessons,” Article by Fred Tasker, Miami Herald 02/94

“Musically Speaking: An Introduction to Sdoia-Satz Music Institute,” by G. Bartolino, Entertainment News & Views 08/1992

San Jose Mercury News “Piano Teacher Strikes a Dissonant but Happy Note,” 08/97

Miami Herald “People of Distinction,” from Miami Dade College photo of Ms. Sdoia-Satz 09/02 ♫ 

 

TELEVISION, RADIO PERFORMANCES & INTERVIEWS

South Florida Today - Channel 6 NBC

South Florida Today - WXEL

NBC 6

Comcast interview with Spero Canton 2005

ABC Ch 10 EyeWitness News (4 Shows)

WPBS Interview 2004

“Despierta, America” WLTV - Univision 2004

      WLRN Interview with Senator Turner and performance with children at school 2003

      CBS - 2 shows, 10/1998, 2003

WAXY Radio Interview with Sam Finkelstein 02/03

WBZL Interview, 3 segments with Marilyn Mitzel 10/98  ♫ 

CNN, with Susan Candiotti 11/97

WSVN Channel 7

Headline News 11/97
Eyewitness News, 5 shows with Kristi Krueger & Dwight Lauderdale, by Liv Davalas 10/96

      “East Side, West Side” (WNYC) 1948-55

      

EMPLOYMENT

Adjunct Professor of Piano Miami Dade Community College 1982 – 83

Sdoia-Satz Music Institute Owner/Executive Director Miami 1980 – present

Sdoia-Satz Music Institute Owner/Executive Director NYC 1965 – 80

Office of the Mayor City of New York Community Liaison Special Projects Coordinator 1966-70 ♫

      Steinway and Sons Soloist NYC (1939-41)
 

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

      Miami Music Teachers Association 1990 - 2001

      Music Educator’s National Conference 1995 – 2000

      American College of Musicians 1990 – 95

      Member Phi Beta Kappa 1983 – 84

      Member Miami Musician’s Union Local 655 1980 – 88

      Member Phi Theta Kappa 1980 – 81

      Member New York City Musician’s Union Local 802 1951 – 80 ♫ 

 

MAJOR COMPETITIONS

      Los Angeles Piano Concerto Competition First Place 1953

      Bermuda State Piano Competition First Place 1953

      Levintritt Piano Competition Second Place 1952

      Naumberg Piano Competition First Prize 1951

      Young American Artist Competition New York City First place 1950

      Tampa Philharmonic Concerto Competition First Place 1950

      Musical Talent in our Schools NYC First place 1949

      Paul Whiteman’s Teen Club (Philadelphia 1949 – 50)

      Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts 1948 Third Place

      Ted Mack Amateur Hour 1948 Second place ♫ 

 

MAJOR PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND CD’s/DVD’S

     DVD The Life and Times of Sasha, The Sad Ferret  (Husky Gang, Inc.2006)

     CD The Life And Times of Sasha, the Sad Ferret (Husky Gang, Inc.2005)

     CD Husky Gang Tales by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz (Warner Bros. 2002)

     Seminar on “Husky Gang Teaches Music” at Barnes and Nobles 2001, 2002

     CD Husky Gang Teaches Piano, by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz (Warner Bros. 2001)

     Seminar/Lecture “Sex, Drugs and Music Lesssons” Borders, 1999 ♫ 

     Workshops and Seminars at Aventura Mall 1997

     Seminar/Lecture “Sex, Drugs and Music Lessons” Morgan Music Miami 02/96

     Musically Speaking: Seminar - 4 parts “Grandma’s Practicing the Piccolo” 5/96 Morgan Music           
     Musically Speaking: Seminar - 4 parts: Music through the Ages” 4/96 Morgan Music

     Musically Speaking: Seminar - 4 parts “How Young is Too Young?” 3/96 Morgan Music

     Musically Speaking: Seminar - 4 parts: “How to Find a Good Music Teacher,” Morgan Music 02/96

     Miami Dade Community College: Various Performances: soloist with symphony orchestra
     and in solo recital 1980 – 88

     Florida International University: soloist with symphony orchestra and in solo recitals 1983 -88

     University of Miami Guzman Hall Solo Recital 1983

     Master classes Miami Dade Community College 1982 – 88

     Soloist with Aware Symphony 1978 

     Inwood Y Concert Series 1976

     300 Solo Performances in NYC School system 1975 – 76

     New York University Solo Recital 1973

     92 Street Y Concert Series 1973

     Yeshiva University Solo Recital 1971

     Soloist with St. Petersburg Symphony 1954

     Soloist with Hunter College Symphony Orchestra 1952

     Carnegie Hall New York City 1952

     Soloist with Symphonie Naccional de Mexico 1951

     Soloist with Goldman Band 1951 ♫ 

     Paul Whiteman’s Teen Club (Philadelphia 1949 – 50)

     Soloist Los Angeles Symphony 1949

     Soloist with Bermuda State Symphony 1949

     Soloist with NBC Symphony
     Town Hall New York City 1948