Piano Lessons Portland


Piano Lessons in Portland Oregon

Fun & Relaxed Piano & Keyboard Lessons

Children & Adults

Beginners Welcome

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•  A Rewarding and Profound Musical Experience

     •  An Avenue for Self-Expression

          •  Creativity, Individuality, and Achievement

The Right Piano Teacher in Portland

Finding the right piano teacher is essential.
A piano instructor should create a supportive,
relaxed learning environment. Lessons can
be 1/2 hour, 45 minutes, or 1 hour.
I invite all
those interested, to schedule a time
to meet me.
We can then discuss your,
or your child's
specific interests in music.
I will show you
how I teach and answer
questions you have.
Call me at
503-253-7222 to make an appointment.



Piano Lessons or Keyboard Lessons

Many people own keyboards instead of pianos.
A keyboard can be a fine substitute for a piano.
Learning is the same on a piano or keyboard.
By blending traditional materials with modern
teaching methods, my lessons explore a global
music perspective: European Classical,

American Blues, Jazz & Gospel, Modern Pop,
New Age, Rock, World Music, and Folk Songs
from around the world. When you learn to play
piano or keyboard, in addition to your playing skills,
you will gain a knowledge of all aspects of music.


Inspiration & Creativity

I primarily teach beginning and intermediate students
and encourage creativity and individual expression.
A private piano lesson provides a unique and personal
experience. Students will learn when they are inspired
by
playing music they enjoy. As a result, students
stay motivated, and seek out new challenges.
I do not hold piano recitals, but let students choose
how they want to share their music skills;
playing for themselves, family, in school or for
a show, writing a song, recording an original piece.
Lessons are much more stimulating than just piano lessons.

Fun & Enjoyable

Learning to play piano should be a captivating
adventure.
Over the years, it has been a most
rewarding experience for me
to teach piano.
I am always intrigued by each of my students.
Each student I have worked with, has had a unique,
and individual interest in music. That makes the way
I teach piano tailored to that curiosity.
Above all, we have fun. This makes an effective
teaching approach and elicits rapid progress.
    

Adults students will find Beginner Blues Piano fun,
and a great introduction to piano. Adults who
already play will discover that Blues will renew
and invigorate their passion for piano.



Blues Piano is perfect for children;
they take to it immediately.
Kids recognize the playful
and spontaneous nature of this music.
Children like to experiment on piano,
and Blues Piano gives them the perfect
venue to engage their imagination.
Music develops creativity and original
thinking, and is a indispensable part
of their education.



Blues Duet Movie



   
        Learning To Play Piano
Can Seem Like A Mystery

...This Is How We Unravel The Mystery       


         Unravel The Mystery
                             Read Piano Music
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Reading Music  Reading Music

Music reading skills are fundamental to
playing piano. There is so much
wonderful music from all over the globe.
Students can choose from a wide variety
musical styles: Classical, Popular, Blues,
Jazz, Gospel, New Age, Comtemprary,
Rock, World, Ethnic and Folk music.
You can play pieces from many composers;
Bach, Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven,
Scott Joplin,
Ellington, Brubek, T.Monk,
Enya,
Billy Joel, Beatles, and dozens of
other composers.
Each student can progress
at their own
comfortable rate, and will quickly
acquire proficiency playing.
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Playing By Ear

Many students wish to be able to play by
ear, either to figure out songs without
the need for sheet music, to learn how
to improvise, or simply because it's
fun. Some students are interested in
learning to accompany themselves when
singing, or learn how to play Blues and
jam with friends. Students will learn
the way musicians do. Ear training,
and music theory is used to develop
the ability to hear notes and be able
to play them. Melodies and chord
voicings are studied to see how songs
are created and assembled. We can create
our own arrangements, alter sheet music
to accommodate our playing style,
or transpose a piece into a different key.
We also learn about rhythms and how they
contribute to various styles and genres
of music. Understanding how music is
put together creates a strong sense
of musicianship.
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Song Writing

Songwriting develops creativity and
original thinking. Students at any skill
level are encouraged to work
on
original music. Starting with the basics,

we explore the fundamentals of songwriting
by writing simple melodies and putting
them together with chords. We can play
the song on the studio keyboard, and
with notation software & computer,

print a score. This helps students
easily understand how notation works.
As a songwriter myself, I especially enjoy
working
with students who wish to try it.
If we want to record the music, we can
make it a simple piano piece,

or expand it one instrument at a
time until we have an entire orchestral
score. It's a great feeling to compose a
piece of music and have a printed score
or CD at the completion.
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Music For Everyone


Grand Piano

Every student is unique. In addition
to traditional piano study, here are
some things for students to make
their experience special:


•  Learn To Play Blues

 Learn How To Accompany Singing

 Study How To Play By Ear

•  Arrange A Song And Print Out The Score

•  Compose And Record A CD

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Treble Staff Children

Children have natural musical
ability and delight in playing the piano.
The key is to make music a part
of their world.
Learning to play piano
develops physical
coordination, and visual,
aural, timing
and language skills.
A typical lesson
begins at the piano
where we work on
reading music.
We may then move on to
arrange or
record a song, learn a
special piece,
or write an original
tune. Younger students
might make a
recording from “The Lion King”
building
an arrangement with sounds of piano,
bass, drums, and marimba. Students feel
a grand sense of accomplishment when
they take home a CD and printed score of
a song they've recorded themselves.
A variety of learning material will engage
a student, make the lessons fun,
and inspire him to continue
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Adults

Adults often find, that by the time they have
decided to play the piano, they have been
thinking about it for years, perhaps decades.
Many of my adult students start beginner
piano lessons with no prior instruction.
Beginning piano lessons is the first step.
A patient teacher, and private piano lessons,
will give each adult the attention they need
to accomplish what they want.

Adults find that a comfortable and
casual environment is ideal when
learning to play piano. Students are
introduced to songs that are stimulating
and inspiring, and as the mysteries of
music are unraveled, they rapidly master
the basics. Most students enjoy exploring
several different musical directions.

The lessons are yours, and you may
decide how you want to use your time.
Here are a few things that adult
typically work on: beautiful
classical music, contemporary popular
music, Blues improvisation,
jazz tunes, theory and harmony.
If you like to sings, learn how to
use chords to accompany your voice. 

Or listen to a track from a film score,
and see how the different instruments
fit together to create a special mood.
Perhaps, you would like to try composing
some music, be it a simple piano piece,
or something more complex.

Students are encouraged to
help choose the direction of their own piano
lessons and create musical some goals.
The learning process can be fun and a
rewarding personal experience.
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Piano Studio

My studio is a great environment in
which to learn music. Private lessons
afford each student maximum attention.
Classes are held at a relaxed pace.
There are two acoustic pianos, a keyboard
and computer. Through the use of modern
teaching methods, students can easily visualize
musical ideas that evade traditional methods.
In addition, students can make the
connection between music we play
at the studio, and how professionals
evolve this into recording on CD,
film, and television. Parking is
conveniently provided, there is a
large waiting room, and a coffee shop
just down the block.
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Piano Teacher

Norm Zarr has been a music teacher
since 1978. He studied and received his
degree in New York City. As founder of
a Digital Horizons Corp, he pioneered
early development of music education and
professional music & midi software products.
He has been awarded two Platinum Records,
and has performed professionally.
As a composer & song writer, he has worked
on film scores, and television music.
Most recently, his music has appeared on
America's Most Wanted, The Shield,
and Dateline NBC. His background in
music education, composing, and technology
has given him an extensive understanding of the
requirements for successful music education. 


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