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Martan Mann

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Boulder Creek, CA & Online

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Hi -

If you study piano with me, I will help you have fun playing the piano. I do this by teaching music as a language. When you speak, you never think of the language. You flow. You have ideas. You have emotion. You freely speak. You can do this by playing specific, limited exercises on the piano. It’s all about what is in the subconscious (Think Kenny Werner). The result is to play creatively, loose yourself in the music and . . . to have total fun!!!

I am totally dedicated to performing and teaching music. I have an MA in classical piano and am an active performing jazz pianist. I’ve authored three books on improvisation and have many online courses. If you study on Zoom with me, you will also have free access to my main course: “JazzSkills for Piano”.

Let’s talk. My phone is (408) 234-2364. I’d love to hear your goals. I can also explain my teaching method.

Best to you!!!

Highlights

Current Top Pro

Hired 5 times

55 years in business

Serves Boulder Creek, CA

Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Zelle

Social media

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

Photos and videos

Reviews

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Dan K.

Good vibe. Teaches at a pace he feels is right for the student. Lesson time flies by - this is good thing.

September 04, 2018

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Janet M.

Hes a excellent teacher who has published a couple of books on piano theory. He knows what to teach when to help a student reach their potential.

January 12, 2018

Carlos B.

I have not studied with Martan but know him to be a superb pianist and excellent teacher: his use of tunes in his lessons is excellent, I think...

sincererly,

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January 07, 2018

David S.

I truly enjoy studying jazz piano with Martan Mann. Here are some of the reasons why:

Martan is a superb musician, much in demand, respected by other working musicians. Plays a wide variety of gigs, both solo and ensemble. What a treat to get one-on-one time and attention from a teacher of this caliber!

Martans approach to teaching is to help one master skills and get them into ones subconscious. The goal is to develop ones own voice, to be able to play ones own complete musical ideas, and to express emotion through music. Not just read from a page or play memorized licks.

Martan is creative, inventive. Not just in his own playing, but in his approach to teaching. Hes great at coming up with multiple ways/techniques/analogies to communicate a concept, and to help get it into ones subconscious.

Martan is amazingly patient, supportive, and positive. He guides you toward perfection - in how you touch the keyboard, how you listen deeply to the sound you are creating, how you feel the emotion of the music, etc. - but always in an enjoyable, comfortable way.

Finally, I would say that you just wont find a nicer person than Martan.

January 02, 2018

Janet M.

Martan is a wonderful teacher. He knew where I was weak and helped me improve my piano playing so much with exercises, theory and better reading of the music.

January 02, 2018

Carl E.

I was in the dark when it came to understanding how to use the tools I had acquired regarding basic jazz patterns, and carelessly threw them into my playing. But that abruptly ended when I met Martan Mann, and he showed me how to slow down and listen and actually apply the theory to my improv. His online lessons are extremely well composed and he has decomposed the lessons into logical categories that anyone can understand. It is one thing to be a Great Player, which he is, and an entirely different skill needed to convey that in simpler terms so that more players can come forth and be competent in their performance. Martan has BOTH! If you are able to let him guide you with his suggestions for each category of playing jazz, you WILL notice a difference in a short time. I have seen so-called master classes from well known players like Chic Correa and Herbie Hancock, but they pale in comparison to Martan’s approach to helping you. I personally wouldn’t bother with anyone else, except Martan. He IS the man.

January 01, 2018

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

I teach a step-by-step process. The student is given a small, fun exercise to play over-and-over, until it is firmly in the subconscious. Then, we move on to the next exercise.

This is the only way to become a proficient music improviser.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have an MA in classical piano. In addition, I have studied with many prominent jazz teachers, such as: Kenny Werner, Art Lande, Mark Levine, Don Haas. Also, I am a performing jazz pianist.

In addition, I have authored three internationally published books on jazz piano. Also, I currently have an extensive online jazz piano course, JazzSkills for Piano.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

My personal lessons are $65 for a 45 minute lesson. All lessons are on internet.

How did you get started teaching?

I love teaching and have been teaching for 45 years.

What types of students have you worked with?

Again, I love teaching piano. I work with all students.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

Too many to mention.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Look for a teacher who understands your goals. The teacher should have an organized method to help you to achieve your musical goals.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

What are your goals? How much effort and time are you prepared to achieve those goals?

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Martan Mann

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Specialties

Years experience

Able to read music

Lesson length

Student's age

Student has instrument

Interested musical styles

Photos and videos

Reviews

Dan K.

Janet M.

Carlos B.

David S.

Janet M.

Carl E.

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

How did you get started teaching?

What types of students have you worked with?

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

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