By Litchfield Performing Arts, a not-for-profit educational charity.

Alejandra Williams-Maneri

Alejandra Williams-Maneri is a passionate and dedicated pianist and educator. She is also a former Litchfield Jazz Camper and has been studying piano for 19 years and is trained in both jazz and classical piano. Graduating with a degree in Jazz Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory, Alejandra was the recipient of the Conservatory Dean Scholarship and John F. Oberlin Scholarship Awards for the duration of her undergraduate experience. Since graduating from Oberlin, Alejandra has been working as a professional pianist in New York City while also pursuing her passion for teaching. Throughout her career, Alejandra has performed with music greats such as Avery Sharpe, Don Braden, Steve Johns, and Becca Stevens, and has been involved in multiple recording projects including those led by Grammy Award winning producer, Jay Ashby.

Alejandra has been teaching piano for 9 years, working with students ages 5 to 45, from beginner level to advanced. We are pleased to have Alejandra as a great addition to our teacher’s team at Manhattan Piano Academy Starting October 2022.