Elevate Your Jazz Piano Skills with Expert Music Theory Guidance. Unlock Your Musical Potential.

Hello, my name is Parker Polen. I am a bachelor's educated jazz multi-instrumentalist and educator with over two years of experience specializing in jazz lessons. I am the recipient of the 2020 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award from Lakewood High School, I have performed in a multitude of highly skilled ensembles including several of my own bands, and I am highly regarded in the jazz education and performance industry by many other professional jazz musicians. I love unraveling the intricacies of chord theory, ear training, and improvisation with my students. From beginners to advanced players, I tailor personalized lessons to enhance skills in music theory and performance techniques. I will guide you in the world of jazz piano as you master the changes, chord-scales, improvisation techniques, and composition skills. Elevate your piano journey with me!

My personalized jazz piano lessons blend progressive instruction with expressive musicality, ear training, theory integration, and composition skills. I establish a creative and engaging learning environment for students of all levels, including beginners, intermediate, advanced, adults, and kids. By leveraging a mix of online platforms like Google Meet for interactive lessons, and Google Classroom for resource sharing, I ensure a dynamic and effective learning experience. My strength lies in tailoring lessons to individual student needs, fostering a deep understanding of jazz piano techniques, and nurturing a passion for music. Whether teaching piano fundamentals to beginners or advanced improvisation to seasoned players, my approach focuses on holistic musical development, leading to confident and skilled jazz pianists.