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Lifa Arosi

Lifa Arosi

Musician
New York,NY

Summary

Accomplished pianist with extensive performance experience at prestigious venues including Dizzy's Club and MSC Cruises Broadway Theatre. Expertise in composition and sound engineering, alongside strong teaching and mentoring skills. Engaged global audiences while enhancing musical literacy through innovative programs at Manhattan School of Music.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Librarian

Manhattan School of Music
New York, USA
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily library operations while assisting patrons with inquiries.
  • Collaborated with staff to organize and maintain library collections efficiently.
  • Facilitated educational programs and events to promote literacy and engage community.
  • Implemented cataloging systems to improve resource accessibility for patrons.

MSM Big Band

Manhattan School Of Music
New York, NY
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Recently delivered a piano performance with the MSM Big Band, presenting an arrangement of my mother's song, 'Vumani,' during the final Big Band concert.

Performer

WBGO 88.3fm
New York, USA
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Performed live at Nelson Mandela Heritage Day Concert, showcasing musical talent.
  • Composed and recorded 'For Hugh,' broadcasted on WBGO 88.3fm.
  • Collaborated with radio station in New York to promote local artists.

Cruise Ship Pianist

MSC Meraviglia
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Performed as primary theatre pianist and keyboardist while sailing and entertaining audiences globally for seven months

Pianist

Grand Hyatt Hotel
Seoul, South Korea
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with international band performing 6 nights per week.

Actor, Pianist, and Co-composer

Joburg Theater
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Starred in The Bantu Steve Biko musical

Solo Pianist and Duo Performer

Radisson blu Gautrain Hotel
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Performed solo piano pieces and engaged in piano and double bass duo acts, six nights per week.

Education

Bachelors of Music Degree - Jazz Piano

Manhattan School of Music
New York City
01.2025

N6 Diploma -

Campus Of Performing Arts
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2008

Higher Diploma - Music

ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music)
London, United Kingdom
01.2007

Skills

  • Piano performance
  • Composition and arrangement
  • Post-production expertise
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Videography and photography
  • Graphic design skills
  • YouTube content creation
  • Computer proficiency
  • Sound engineering

Awards

  • Dewaal Award, 2013, Won at the Samro Overseas Scholarships for keyboardists competition.
  • Merit Award, 2017, Won at the Samro Overseas Scholarships for keyboardists competition.
  • Performance for Herbie Hancock, 05/17/23, Performed at the Rockefeller Center, MSM Gala event.
  • Hugh Masekela Scholarship, 2021, Received a full four year scholarship to study a Bachelors of Music Degree at the Manhattan School of Music.

Original Location

Manhattan New York & Johannesburg, Gauteng

Social Media - Instagram

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Timeline

MSM Big Band

Manhattan School Of Music
04.2025 - 05.2025

Performer

WBGO 88.3fm
03.2022 - 04.2022

Student Librarian

Manhattan School of Music
01.2022 - Current

Cruise Ship Pianist

MSC Meraviglia
01.2019 - 01.2020

Pianist

Grand Hyatt Hotel
10.2018 - 01.2019

Actor, Pianist, and Co-composer

Joburg Theater
06.2018 - 09.2018

Solo Pianist and Duo Performer

Radisson blu Gautrain Hotel
01.2012 - 03.2013

Bachelors of Music Degree - Jazz Piano

Manhattan School of Music

N6 Diploma -

Campus Of Performing Arts

Higher Diploma - Music

ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music)

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