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Piano Lessons & Keyboard Lessons
Portland, Oregon
YouTube Videos of my students playing piano, time lapse and stop motion student video projects.
A live video performance by Lang Lang. Chopin Waltz Brilliante in A Flat Major.
Lang Lang was born in Shenyang China in 1982. He is a famous classical concert pianist. He currently resides in New York City. Lang Lang is known throughout the world, having played concerts in Europe, North America, and Asia. He has also made numerous television appearances and has recorded many albums. Lang Lang began studying keyboard lessons at the age of three. Two years later, he played his first piano concert and placed first. His flashy style and thunderous keyboard playing have garnered both praise and criticism. His music has been described as having great communicative power. His career has had superstar qualities, and he is often described as being a “classical prodigy phenomenon”. His appeal to young people is undeniable as he can conquer young crowds with his youthful bravado. His playing has also been described as “blazing speed and thunderous power”, “daredevil tendencies” and “extremes of dynamics and rhythm”. Through his foundation, Lang Lang spends much time working to bring classical music to children all over the world.
A wonderful live performance from Seoul, South Korea. Valentina Lisitsa plays a Rachmaninoff Prelude.
Valentina Lisitsa is a classical pianist and international recording artist. She was born in Kiev, Ukraine. When she was only three years old, she started piano lessons. A very gifted child, she gave her first recital performance when she was only four. She has become a virtual star on YouTube and is one of the most watched pianists. She has recorded six albums including the works of Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, and Chopin. Her flawless keyboard technique makes it a pleasure to watch her play, and her emotional delivery makes her performances memorable. Valentina Lisitsa’s concerts span the globe, having performed and recorded in some of the most prestigious halls. She now lives in the U.S.
A video with Ben Fold playing a cool piano solo. Lots a fun to watch. Recorded during a live concert performance.
Ben Folds is an American keyboard and piano player, and singer-songwriter. He also is a record producer. His first band, Ben Folds Five, recorded albums from 1995 to 2000. Their piano heavy, alternative rock style was new and fresh, and his band gained much notoriety. He left the band to continue a solo career. He has since toured as a solo artist throughout the world. He has done live appearances with William Shatner and other celebrities. Folds has also recorded music for film. Ben Folds took piano lessons for a couple of years, beginning at age nine. He also learned to play by ear, and this enabled him to set a course to become a singer songwriter. He studied music in college in Miami, and perfected his playing technique. He left college just before he was to graudate. His song writing career continued from there.
Some Ben Folds Songs:
Ben Folds Five
Whatever and Ever Amen
Fear of Pop: Volume 1
Rockin’ the Suburbs
Ben Folds Live
Songs for Silverman
Way to Normal
Fifty-Five Vault
This video is of Randy Newman singing “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” and playing piano live at Jazz Open, Stuttgart, Germany. The song is from the movie ‘Toy Story’ and is about the friendship of the film’s characters Andy and Woody. Randy’s unique style of singing, keyboard playing, and lyric writing have made his performances easily recognizable.
Randy Newman spent his youth in Los Angeles, California. His family later moved to New Orleans. Newman began piano lessons when he was six.He began his successful and longstanding songwriting career at the when he was 17. He states that Ray Charles had the biggest influence in the development of his music style, and that you can easily hear in his singing.
Randy Newman has been in the music world his entire life, singing, songwriting, playing piano, and composing and arranging for film. He is best known for his work scoring such films as “Toy Story” and “James and the Giant Peach”. He has been recognized with two Academy Awards, and numerous other accolades, including an Oscar, 3 Emmy awards and 5 Grammy’s. With his enormous contribution to American music, Randy Newman is truly a national musical treasure.