Alben von Dimitri Nassar

Dimitri Nassar, born in East Cleveland, Ohio, began his piano studies at the age of five, encouraged by his father, Ivan Nassar, a professional piano tuner. His early musical education took place at the Cleveland Music School Settlement and the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied under renowned pianist and jazz educator Cliff Habian. During his high school years, Dimitri was a member of the Shaw High School jazz ensemble "Rhythm Teens" and the Ohio Jazz Orchestra for Youth (OJOY). He later continued his studies at South Carolina State University, earning a bachelor's degree in music education, followed by a master's degree in music education from Anderson University.