collaborative pianist
coach
recording artist
“stunning and emotionally evocative playing”
—Cherry and Spoon—
Hi, I’m Carson Rose!
Welcome to my studio and make yourself at home!
Based in Minneapolis, MN, I am a collaborative pianist, vocal coach, and music director. At home working with vocalists and instrumentals, I am a versatile pianist comfortable playing a variety of styles and wearing different hats.
In my private coaching and recording studio, I help singers and instrumentalists achieve professional level and quality recordings without stress about the tech logistics that might be holding you back. I handle everything from the set up, piano, and post so you can relax and focus on your artistry. My coaching provide a safe place to play and polish, because it’s challenging coming into our own as artists! I love marrying style with story, and recording is a fantastic tool that can allow us to explore different ways to share our story.
As a music director and performer, I am especially passionate about chamber music, art song and opera, and new works. I love bringing quality classical music to areas that might not have esay access to it and connecting with audiencese in intimate and immersive venues. In addition to a concert series I co-founded in Redwing, MN called Lake Pepin Chamber Music, companies I’ve worked with are Nautilus Music Theatre, Lakes Area Music Festival, Source Song Festival, Lyric Opera of the North, Skylark Opera Theatre, An Opera Theatre, St. Olaf College, University of Minnesota, and more.
Click the button to read more about who I am as an artist and what I’m up to!
Composer: Edie Hill
Librettist: Amy Lowell
Mezzo-soprano: Kara Morgan
Recording & Editing: Carson Rose Studios
Work With Me
I take care of all the logistics so you can relax and sound your very beset.
I believe recording doesn’t have to be a solitary experience! Now offering “Record With a Friend,” especially recommend if you just want to try 1 song/piece.
Coaching
I create a supportive space where singers can explore, experiment, and discover authentic storytelling.
I invite artists into a process of discovery and help them feel supported to take some risks.
Recording
Looking to work with a music director on a project to test it out and get it ready to pitch to a theatre or self-produce?
I have 10+ years experience working with living composers on new music so send me a message with a project proposal to see if I’d be a good fit!
Recital Curation
Are you looking for a collaborative partner to develop a recital experience?
I do everything from the standard recital, to multimedia to a show.
See sample programs on the studio page!
New Works Workshopping
“…pianist and music director Carson Rose Schneider brings out the beauty skillfully as the production's [Eugene Onegin] lone instrumentalist. Even the dance interludes — which feature the opera's most familiar music — capably capture the music's ebullient spirit…”
—Ron Hubbard, Star Tribune—
Upcoming Engagements
St Croix Valley Opera
Concert at the Hudson Bandshell featuring singers Madison Holtze, Emily Triebold, Logan Barat, Alex Ritchie and a piano quintet. I am Music Director and Pianist.
July 14th, 7pm, Hudson Bandshell, Hudson, Wi
Source Song Festival
Premiering a new song in the SongSlam competition with composer Daniel Ness and mezzo Alyssa Anderson.
August 1st, 6pm, Icehouse, Minneapolis, MNmpeCompeti
Lake Pepin Chamber Music
Summer Concert Series #2
Featuring Saint-Saens Septet & other works for strings, trumpet, & piano. More details coming soon!
August 15th, 3pm, First Presbyterian Church, Red Wing, MN
Summer Concert Series #3
Includes Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Nonet for winds, strings, & piano and Schubert’s Auf dem Strom for soprano & horn. More details coming soon!
August 29th, 3pm, First Presbyterian Church, Red Wing, MN
Testimonials