Alexander Lee Shaneyfelt is a classical pianist and composer whose work reflects a deep engagement with the classical piano tradition, integrating composition and piano improvisation alongside contemporary musical expression. His repertoire spans a wide range of historical styles, from Baroque and Classical keyboard literature to Romantic, Impressionist, and modern works. In addition to performing established repertoire, he frequently presents his own original compositions.

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Primarily a solo pianist, Shaneyfelt performs repertoire ranging from Baroque keyboard works by J. S. Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti to major works of the Classical and Romantic piano literature, including Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata and Chopin’s Ballade No. 3, as well as Impressionist and modern works such as Debussy’s Pour le Piano. In addition to his solo work, he has appeared in chamber and collaborative settings, including participation in the Winold Music Festival (2025), and has provided live piano music for private events such as the 59th Ybor City Chamber Gala.

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Alongside his performance work, Shaneyfelt is active as a composer, writing music ranging from solo piano works, including When the World Goes Silent, to larger orchestral compositions such as The Tempest and On a Midsummer’s Eve.

In addition to performing and composing, Shaneyfelt is active as a piano instructor, teaching private students of varying ages and experience levels in the Tampa area from his home studio and online.

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He began his professional teaching career in October 2024 as a private piano instructor at Rooted in Music Studio, where he worked with students of varying levels and assisted in facilitating studio recitals. During this time, he developed professional relationships with musicians including owner and pianist Elisabet Fandiño, as well as pianist and composer Mason Kistler. Shaneyfelt now teaches independently from his home studio in South Tampa and online.

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Shaneyfelt began studying piano at the age of thirteen, initially through self-study before continuing his training at the Musical Arts Piano Conservatory under Judith Cataldo, an alumna of the Manhattan School of Music and the New England Conservatory. During his studies, he participated in numerous recitals, festivals, and competitions, graduating in 2021 with an accredited high school diploma in piano performance with high honors.

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In 2023, he continued his musical studies at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, focusing on music composition. In 2024, he enrolled in the Music and Performing Arts program at Hillsborough Community College, studying classical piano performance with Kenneth Hanks (Peabody Conservatory) and composition and jazz piano with composer and pianist Simon Lasky. During this time, he participated in the Florida Winter Music Symposium (2025, 2026), receiving awards of Artistic Merit and Recognition, and was named Performer of the Semester in Fall 2025. He will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree in Piano Performance in 2026.

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Beginning in Fall 2026, Shaneyfelt will continue his studies in piano performance at the University of Tampa with Dr. Gregorios Zamparas.

 

Through performance, pedagogy, and composition, his work seeks to connect the depth of classical tradition with contemporary musical exploration.