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Beginner Piano Lessons and Keyboard in Portland OR – Fun For All Ages

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Learning to play piano is a skill you’ll enjoy for many years. People who play piano find it a rewarding and inspiring experience. Piano lessons will motivate and challenge you to learn the skills to understand music in a special way. The best way to learn to play piano or keyboards is with private, individual piano lessons.

My students range in age from 4 years up to over 80. Children and adults get to work on the kinds of music that is perfect for them to play. You can learn to read music, play by ear, improvisation, accompanying voice, theory, and lots more. Learn to play classical, popular, blues, jazz, new age, and folk music. Learning to play piano will give you a chance to express your creativity and individuality. It’s also a great way to feel a strong sense of achievement. My studio is a supportive environment in which to learn to play piano. Students get to learn at a comfortable rate. I use a modern, effective, and personal approach to teaching and make the lessons relaxed and stress-free. Call to find out more about lessons.

Norm Zarr
503-253-8021

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Video Of Solo Piano Music, Coldplay Song ‘Yellow’

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video of solo piano music coldplay song yellow

This is a solo piano version of Coldplay’s hit ‘Yellow’. The transcription is based on the Classic FM ‘Songs Without Words’ album version. In 2000, Coldplay co-produced and released the song ‘Yellow’ for their debut album. The original has various instruments in addition to piano. The song did very well on the charts, reaching #4 on the British Singles Chart. This is the song that generated a lot of excitement for Coldplay and rocketed their career forward. ‘Yellow’ continues to be one of Coldplay’s most popular hit songs.

I am often asked how long it takes for a beginning piano student to be able to play a particular piece of music. This varies greatly, depending on the complexity of the piano arrangement. It’s always possible to take a song and re-arrange it to suit a more beginning student. If piano lessons include instruction on playing by ear, learning theory, and playing blues improvisation, the learning process can often be speeded up. These skills can greatly increase a student’s ability to read music.