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"This Is The Most Fun I've
Ever Had Playing Piano.
Improvisation
Is No Longer A Mystery"
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"I Am Starting To Feel
Comfortable Enough To Play Music With My Friends"
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"I've
Always Wanted To Play By Ear And Do Improvisation.
Now
I Can!"
Blues Piano Lessons Portland Oregon
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Walking Bass Blues (student)
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► Adults
& Children
► Piano &
Keyboard
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Beginners
Welcome
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Blues Piano for
Adults
Beginning adults students will
find 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.
A comfortable and casual environment is
ideal when learning to play
piano.
The lessons are
yours,
and you may
decide how you want
to
use your time.
Along with Blues, we
might work on
some other areas of
music including:
reading music,
playing by ear, theory,
songwriting,
composing, arranging,
jazz, gospel, classical, pop, new age,
folk, and ethnic
music. If you like
to sing,
learn how to use
chords to
accompany your
voice.
Blues
Piano for Children
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.
Children have
natural musical
ability and delight
in
playing. 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.
Students feel
a grand sense of
accomplishment when
they can sit at the
piano and play effortlessly.
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What Is Blues?
Blues is the most
invention, innovative, and
all American music.
It’s
a simple 12 bar progression
of chords and
improvised melodies. Blues piano is a type
of jazz, and very suited for beginner piano players.
The
influence of Blues and Jazz music is everywhere.
Some popular Blues
players are:
Ray
Charles, Count Basie, B.B. King, Eric Clapton,
Oscar Peterson,
Thelonius
Monk, Taj Mahal,
Dr. John, Muddy
Waters.
Playing
Blues Piano can evoke many moods
and feelings.The
ever
changing swirl of textures
can be mellow,
exhilarating, intriguing,
stimulating,
graceful, riveting,
electrifying, captivating,
playful, and
revitalizing.
Piano
Blues is quite a bit different from
Blues on the guitar.
On the piano, Blues Piano
is generally more
lively, doesn't requite a singer,
and can be
played solo, or with other players.
There are
many ‘How to play Blues Piano
books available.
Learning
to play blues piano
from a book can be
frustrating and confusing,
and difficult
at best.
However, learning to play
when taught person
to person can be a
quick
and effective method
to learn.
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Getting Started
No music reading or
previous
piano experience
is necessary. If you
have never played piano
before,
we’ll start right at the
beginning.
If you
already play, we’ll pickup at a point
that suites you.
Once you
learn the 12 bar blues
chord progression
and the blues scale &
rhythms,
you’ll
begin playing Blues. I will lead you through
all the steps to
learn
to play solid blues piano.
In a short time,
you’ll
be playing chords in
your left
hand, and improvising with your right.
I have
taught many hundreds of people to
play Blues, with a
modern, easy to understand
approach. Students
find they learn to progress
rapidly, while
mastering their playing abilities.
Students
who have never played piano before
will find
Blues Piano to be a delightful and
enjoyable
introduction to piano.
Those who
already read music
will quickly learn
to
improvise and play
Blues. Those who
are
are self taught and
stuck in a rut, will
immediately find new
styles
of playing
and fresh
blues
Blues Licks. If you thought about
learning
to play Jazz Piano, but found it too hard,
consider
learning Blues.
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The
Lessons
Every
student is unique, so I guide each
student's course
of lessons in a direction
that suites them.
Some
students will want
to work only on
Blues, others
will want
to
explore other music genres.
Our Blues
Piano lessons can
include:
Basic 12
Bar Blues Introduction
7th
Chord Theory
Chords
in left hand, improvisation in right hand
Introduction
to Swing Rhythms
Swing in
left hand
Swing in
right hand
Swing in
both hands
Walking
Bass Styles
Bass and
Chords in left hand
Octave
and Chords in left hand
Root +
5th and Chords in left hand
Melody
and Chords in right hand & Walking Bass in left hand
Minor
Blues
Alternate
Chords
Alternate
Rhythms
Boogie
Woogie Styles
New
Orleans Styles
Ragtime
Styles
10ths in
left hand (stride piano)
Very
cool riffs
Introduction
to Jazz Styles
Playing
from Lead Sheets
Learning to Play Beginning Jazz Piano
Reading
Music
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Other Piano Lessons Instruction
Students
will often wish to include other
types of musical
instruction in their
lessons:
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Classical, Popular, Jazz, Gospel,
New Age, Ethnic, Folk Music
► Learn To
Accompany Singing
► Learn To Play
By Ear
► Learn To
Arrange
Music
► Songwriting
& Composing
Information
on Other Piano Lessons
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► Finding The Right Piano Teacher In
Portland
Finding
the right piano teacher is
essential.
The right teacher should be a good
listener,
shape the lessons according to each student's
needs, and make beginners comfortable with their
new endeavor. The
piano
instructor should
create a
supportive, relaxed
learning
environment. Beginning
students should feel free to express themselves,
be curious, and ask lots of questions. Creativity and
individuality are encouraged. Many of my students are
complete beginners. This is great! Starting piano lessons
or keyboard lessons from the beginning insures a complete
introduction to all aspects of playing piano. I start students
as young as 4, and have had students in their 80's begin
lessons as well. Any age is a great age to begin piano lessons
or keyboard lessons.
Some teachers present lessons as if we are still
in the 17th century. Not here! Students will find a modern,
effective, and fun teaching environment.
Lessons can be 1/2 or 1 hour. The easiest way to get
started is to jump right in. Call and set up the first
month of lessons. You'll quickly get a sense of the
process of learning to play Blues Piano.
Or you can call me to schedule a time to come
down to the studio to meet me. We can discuss
your interests in music. I'll show you how I teach
and answer questions you have. Call me
at 503-253-8021
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.
Probably half my students own pianos, the other half
keyboards. If you don't yet own an instrument,
I can make some useful recommendations.
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.
► The 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.
► The Instructor
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Norm
Zarr
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Norm
Zarr
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:
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