Our Lead Instructor & Visionary

“Lon Calvin Whitfield is on of the most unique and respected musicians in the industry.  Dr. Whitfield is a fulent musician on piano, Hammond Organ, 6 string guitar, bass guitar, drums and percussions.  His musical career became official upon coming to New York to attend Brooklyn College where he majored in music and classical guitar. There he received his formal training in college while performing in clubs, churches, as well as studio sessions for such notables as Pearl Bailey, Harry Bellefonte, and Jimmy Seigler. Calvin also expanded upon his experience making a name for himself as a jazz bassist, performing with such notables as Winton Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland, and Buster Williams. While earning a living as a respected musician, Calvin was asked to sing on several off-Broadway productions such as “Sister Salvation” and “Yesterday Meets Today” making his official entrance in the music industry as a lead vocalist performing artist.”

“Regularly performing various concerts/off -Broadway productions and club/auditoriums as a solo artist specializing in smooth R&B ballads and funky urban/contemporary material. The majority of engagements are performed as a one-man ensemble using state-of-the-art sequencing equipment. Exceptional skills in music sequencing incorporated with perform ing real-time keyboard musicianship. Audiences are entertained with a live feel and exciting vocal performances. In addition, regularly working as a musician in studio and live engagements for other recording artists, commercials, and jazz ensembles.”

“Finally, highly respected as an exceptional vocalist/ performed booked/promoted such artists as Black-Eyed Peas, Eddie Money, Robert DeNiro, Freddie Jackson, Regina Bell, ADEVA, CeCe Rogers, The Winans, The Hawkins Family, Winton Marsalis, Greg Denard, Tony Loeffler, Pearl Bailey, and many others.  Studio Musician performing for such artists as: Pearl Bailey, Dannabelle, The Winans, Pilgrim Baptist Church Orchestra, as well as many other artists such as Beatlemania, Jimmy Seigler, and the Drifters. Able to be creative and versatile in styles and tastes with 15 years of experience as a musician. “