Having fun learning to play piano. For 31 years, I thought about taking piano lessons but never got started. Finally I did and I am so glad. I was always fascinated how all the parts could fit together to create music, melodies, chords, and rhythms. It's like magic. I didn't want to just learn how to play piano, but understand music. Now I do. I'm an adult beginner, and have taken lessons here for about a two years. Totally happy with my progress. I was a complete beginner when I started. The lessons are relaxed and not stressful.
Reviews (6)
Alan Berg
Apr 10, 2022
Angie Rhodes
Feb 25, 2022
Lawrence Mcraven
Feb 16, 2022
I am pleased to say the least that in my search for a great piano teacher Norm Zarr was by far well received. I am 33 years of age out of the twin city area of Minnesota where remote lessons were essential to my time well spent with Mr. Zarr being that his studio is in Portland Oregon. What I liked most of all is he focused on what I wanted out of the lessons which was how to read sheet music well.
Not only did he do that, but he also taught other skills as well which I had no knowledge of prior to these lessons. I strongly recommend at least an hour session because playing piano and instruction is key to developing a good foundation not in just piano but also in music. I also wanted to mention that when seeking for teachers in my local area it was not a good experience so when Norm reached out to me during my search I was grateful because it seemed to me that not many piano teachers teach adults although they seemed willing. From my understanding he teaches both adolescents and adults. I am glad to be having Norm be apart of my piano journey until I master the piano.
Not only did he do that, but he also taught other skills as well which I had no knowledge of prior to these lessons. I strongly recommend at least an hour session because playing piano and instruction is key to developing a good foundation not in just piano but also in music. I also wanted to mention that when seeking for teachers in my local area it was not a good experience so when Norm reached out to me during my search I was grateful because it seemed to me that not many piano teachers teach adults although they seemed willing. From my understanding he teaches both adolescents and adults. I am glad to be having Norm be apart of my piano journey until I master the piano.
Brian Allar
Feb 11, 2022
Melisea Riopon
Jan 27, 2022
Each week my piano lessons with Norm are fun. He's a great teacher. As an adult beginner, I've been doing lessons 2 years and my progress is good. I'm learning to read music faster than I expected. Each week we work on new songs as well as review my favorites. Norm is so knowledgeable about all aspects of music. He really enjoys teaching. I'm always relaxed at the lessons, and we progress at a comfortable rate. There's always something new to learn, new songs in different styles, blues improvisation, playing by ear. I really enjoy it all.
Jo Po
Apr 30, 2021
I have been doing lessons now for about 3 years. We work on some fun stuff, classical & modern music, blues improvisation, chords, melodies and more. Finally I can say that I understand music. I always wanted to play piano, and I am so happy I started when I did. Learning to play piano is fascinating to me, and my teacher always encourages me. I played for some friends the other day, and they were so impressed, especially my blues improvisation which amazed them.
