Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Erman Türkeli began playing the piano at around the age of four with the support of his father, who is also a keyboardist. He studied at the Istanbul State Conservatory from secondary school through university and has nearly 18 years of experience in the music industry as a pianist, keyboardist, teacher, and pop music arranger. He has performed with various jazz, Latin, and traditional Turkish bands and has over 8 years of teaching experience. He has taught piano, accordion, solfeggio, and harmony at the Istanbul University State Conservatory and in private music courses. Erman Türkeli is also active as a composer and arranger, working with programs such as Studio One, Cubase, Sibelius, and Adobe Premiere. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Jazz Piano at the Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands.

Erman Türkeli

Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Erman Türkeli began playing the piano at around the age of four with the support of his father, who is also a keyboardist. He studied at the Istanbul State Conservatory from secondary school through university and has nearly 18 years of experience in the music industry as a pianist, keyboardist, teacher, and pop music arranger. He has performed with various jazz, Latin, and traditional Turkish bands and has over 8 years of teaching experience. He has taught piano, accordion, solfeggio, and harmony at the Istanbul University State Conservatory and in private music courses. Erman Türkeli is also active as a composer and arranger, working with programs such as Studio One, Cubase, Sibelius, and Adobe Premiere. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Jazz Piano at the Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands.

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Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Erman Türkeli began playing the piano at around the age of four with the
support of his father, who is also a keyboardist. He studied at the Istanbul State Conservatory from
secondary school through university and has nearly 18 years of experience in the music industry as a
pianist, keyboardist, teacher, and pop music arranger.

He has performed with various jazz, Latin, and traditional Turkish bands and has over 8 years of teaching
experience. He has taught piano, accordion, solfeggio, and harmony at the Istanbul University State
Conservatory and in private music courses.

Erman Türkeli is also active as a composer and arranger, working with programs such as Studio One,
Cubase, Sibelius, and Adobe Premiere. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Jazz Piano at the
Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Solfege - Theory Lecturer at Istanbul University State Conservatory
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Taught Solfege and Theory; contributed to curriculum and student assessments.
Piano - Violin - Accordion Lecturer at Besiktas Music Studio
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Lectured piano, violin and accordion; prepared students for recitals and exams.
Pianist & Keyboardist at Ayhan Sicimoğlu, Ajda Pekkan, Mehmet Güreli Concerts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Performed as pianist and keyboardist in concerts with notable Turkish artists.
Keyboardist at Ziynet Sali Orchestra
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Keyboardist for the Ziynet Sali Orchestra.
Pianist/Accordion at Cemal Resit Rey Symphonic Orchestra
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Shostakovich Jazz Suit Concert - performed on piano/accordion.
Pianist at Roby Lakatos & Serkan Çağrı Synagog Concert
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Pianist for joint concert performances.
Pianist at Cihat Aşkın Ensemble
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Pianist for ensemble performances.
Composer at İstanbul University State Conservatory Composition Department Concert
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Composer for department concert pieces.
Jazz Performer at Donna Lee Jazz Performance at HKU Conservatorium
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Live jazz performance at HKU Conservatorium.
Jazz Performer at Brazilian Jazz in Galata Tower Istanbul
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Live Brazilian jazz performance at Galata Tower, Istanbul.
Jazz Project Leader at Erman Türkeli Türkçe Caz Projesi
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Leadership and performance in a Turkish jazz project.
Keyboardist at Ziynet Sali Orchestra
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Keyboardist for live performances.
Pianist at Cemal Resit Rey Symphonic Orchestra
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Pianist for Shostakovich Jazz Suite performances.
Pianist at Roby Lakatos & Serkan Çağrı Synagog Concert
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Pianist for synagogue concert performances.
Pianist at Istanbul University State Conservatory – Composer Department
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Composer performance for department concert.
Pianist at Ayhan Sicimoğlu, Ajda Pekkan, Mehmet Güreli Konserleri
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Pianist & Keyboardist in major Turkish artist concerts.
Pianist at Netherland Jazz Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Participation in a Dutch jazz project.
Pianist at Latin Duo Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Latin jazz performances.
Microtones Workshop Facilitator at HKU Utrecht Conservatorium
January 1, 2026 - Present
Facilitated microtones workshop at HKU.
Instrument Lessons for Children at Private - Utrecht
January 1, 2025 - Present
Offering instrument lessons for children in Utrecht.
Jazz Lessons at Private - Utrecht
January 1, 2024 - Present
Jazz lessons in Utrecht.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Classical Composition) at Istanbul University State Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Conservatory training in Turkish Music (Secondary/High School) at Istanbul Technical University Turkish Music State Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Master Class at Utrecht Conservatorium Jazz Piano Department
January 1, 2023 - May 6, 2026
Master of Music (Composition and Orchestra Conductorship) - Instrument Piano at Istanbul University State Conservatory
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Secondary and High School - Instrument Violin at Istanbul Technical University Turkish Music State Conservatory
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2003
Piano Master Department at HKU Utrecht Conservatorium
January 1, 2023 - May 6, 2026

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