In 1998 he toured nationally with The Main Event, featuring Olivia Newton John, John Farnham and Anthony Warlow. In 1997/98 Phil was the resident pianist with the In Melbourne Tonight Band on Channel 9. He has worked for Television Channels 7, 9 and 10, and in the recording field has played for many performers, as well as being Producer and Musical Director for numerous events. Throughout his career Phil has worked with Australia's most accomplished musicians and has accompanied many Australian and International artists. Since then he has worked in many different fields in the music industry as a Pianist, Composer, Producer, Musical Director and Teacher of classical and jazz piano. On his return to Australia Phil continued his studies at Melbourne University, with jazz pianist Tony Gould. The following year he travelled to Naples, Italy, where he undertook specialist classes with classical pianist Antonio Maione. At sixteen he decided to pursue a career in music and he attended Box Hill College of Music, studying piano with teachers Greg Dixon and Thomas Spivak. At the age of seven Phil started learning piano with his father John. He also composed a song for The Sydney 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremony. He toured nationally with The Main Event, featuring Olivia Newton John, John Farnham and Anthony Warlow. Phil was the resident pianist with the In Melbourne Tonight Band on Channel 9 and Hey Hey It's Saturday. Phil Turcio - Signals - 2008 - Phil Turcio
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