Norm Zarr attended college in New York City. He moved to Oregon and started a music software company, where he was at the forefront in developing software for professional musicians that was used in the studio to record and edit songs, and manage an entire stage full of keyboards during a performance.

As a sound-designer, he invented synthesizer sounds used in recordings for T.V., Film and CD’s. For this he was awarded two Platinum Records.

In addition to teaching piano and keyboards for over 25 years, he has composed many pieces of music. His original compositions have been included in numerous television shows. They span a large variety of styles; Southern Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Native American, North African, Indian, Celtic, and Film Soundtracks. Mr. Zarr has also performed piano professionally.

Norm Zarr Was Awarded Two Platinum Records
His soundtracks have been featured on these shows

 
While filming in Portland, actor Steve Zahn was preparing for his role in the film Management, starring Jennifer Aniston. In one scene, he was required to play keyboard. Steve, however, did not play at all. His production team arranged a schedule with Mr. Zarr to give him a crash course in playing keyboard.