Bill Deal offers a unique blend of a lifetime of  experience as a performer, music arranger and producer, and over 30 years as a voice and piano teacher. As a child actor and singer, Bill played sidekick to local TV cowboy Rex Trailer and appeared on local TV shows with Chief Halftown and Sally Starr. As a Columbia Records recording artist, Bill sang on the Merv Griffin show and was a popular and frequent opening act for Rodney Dangerfield at Dangerfield’s in New York City. Bill and his wife Ro shared the stage for many years as a dynamic singing duo.

Bill studied piano and pedagogy with Irving Freilich at The Julliard School, studied voice with Dr. Howard Haines at Combs College of Music, and earned his music teaching certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education while serving as the voice department chair at the Neapauer Conservatory of Music. Bill earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from LaSalle University and worked as a music therapist. He is especially skilled at teaching students with learning or physical disabilities. Bill was recently recognized as the Teacher of the Year by the Private Music Teachers organization.

As a record producer, Bill launched voice students Heather and Jennifer Kinley into their Nashville career and was proud when the Kinleys were named Top New Duo by the Academy of Country Music. Stephanie Mills and Calista Flockhart are also among Bill’s former students. Bill served as music director for Schmidt and Jones for their Broadway production of Celebration.

Bill Deal is equally at home on stage, teaching, or part of a creative team.

He loves what he does.