Norm Zarr has been a piano teacher and has taught people of all ages for over 25 years. After studying music in New York City, he founded a music education software company and was a pioneer in inventing recording and studio tools for professional musicians. He spent years as a sound-designer, creating synthesizer sounds to be used in recordings for CD’s, T.V. and Film.

As a composer, his original music has been featured on numerous television shows. His compositions span all genres, from World and Ethnic music to Jazz and Blues.

He has also performed piano professionally. He currently resides in Portland, Oregon where he teaches piano and composes music.

Norm Zarr has been awarded Two Platinum Records
His original music has appeared on these TV shows:

Lead actor Steve Zahn was preparing for his role in the movie Management. It required him to play a keyboard, so his production team arranged for him to study piano with Mr. Zarr. The movie also stars Jennifer Aniston.

Piano should be fun and so that is a primary focus of my lessons. It’s a unique time to explore a new avenue of creativity and individual expression.

Leaning piano can be truly exciting and a profoundly rewarding experience. Every student is unique and I make sure to accommodate each students preferences. Reading music is just one part of learning to play. In addition, for students who are interested, we can also work on blues improvisation, arranging, theory, how to accompany singing, songwriting, composing and more.

Piano lessons gives students an understanding of the very foundation of music and that makes all aspects of music more personally rewarding.