Rod Schejtman's Biography

From Engineering to Classical Music: Rod Schejtman’s Global Impact on Education and Composition

Rod Schejtman is an Argentine engineer, composer, and musical innovator whose work bridges classical music and cutting-edge technology. Known for his revolutionary contributions to music education and collaborations with legendary composers, Schejtman has redefined what it means to teach, learn, and create music in the twenty-first century. His unique approach to both engineering and music has set him apart as a transformative figure in contemporary classical music.

Schejtman’s journey began with his pioneering work in music education. In 2005, he founded The Piano Encyclopedia, a groundbreaking company that has reached over a 250,000 students in 75 countries. His flagship program, The Logic Behind Music, breaks from traditional methods by analyzing music’s structural logic, allowing students of all levels to play by ear, improvise, and compose. Forbes.com hailed The Piano Encyclopedia as the “Rosetta Stone of the music education sector,” highlighting Schejtman’s success in making advanced skills accessible to everyone.

While the results of his research have been featured at notable academic events, such as during International Piano Week 2020 in front of an audience of professional pianists and musicians; a defining moment came when Schejtman won the WorldVision Composers Contest, earning the “Worldwide Winner” title at the “World Cup of Classical Music” in 2023. Surpassing classically trained composers, his victory validated his engineering-based method, proving that his system was not only a powerful tool for beginners but also capable of outperforming traditional education at the highest levels. This historic win confirmed Schejtman’s method as a genuine breakthrough in music, reshaping the field and establishing him as a leader.

Following this success, legendary Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin invited Schejtman to co-author a symphony. Their collaboration—a tribute to Argentina—merges classical and cinematic elements in a three-movement masterwork, set to premiere at Teatro Colón in 2025. Beyond his musical achievements, Schejtman continues to inspire as a visionary, leading projects that bridge generations and redefine the possibilities of music.

The Co-Author of
Hollywood Star
Lalo Schifrin:

"It has been a very gratifying experience working with Rod Schejtman for the past six months. We have jointly composed a symphony dedicated to Argentina and our optimism that its best days are ahead. This symphony is going to be performed at the Teatro Colón on April 5, 2025, and hopefully, this will be the first of many works we compose together."

— Lalo Schifrin, on his collaboration with Maestro Rod Schejtman