To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Christopher Norton, we are spotlighting his extensive scholarship and research published by The Frances Clark Center. Christopher Norton is a composer, arranger, pianist, and producer who has revolutionized piano instruction with his pedagogical music. Known especially for his Microjazz publications, Norton has specialized in contemporary popular styles, making these accessible for all. Read more below to learn about his compositions, teaching contemporary jazz and pop styles, his approach to composing, and more.
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: PLAYING CONTEMPORARY POP
In this article, Norton provides some ideas about working with students in contemporary pop styles. A review of modes, pop textures, and chord progressions makes all the difference! Discover more insights about playing contemporary pop by clicking here:
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: IMPROVISING FOR NON-IMPROVISERS
In this article, Norton provides practical advice to make improvisation easy for anyone. Using his piece, Inner-City Stomp, Norton gives a step-by-step approach to make this task a delight for student and teacher alike. Read more of Norton’s tip by reading the article linked below:
https://pianoinspires.com/article/improvising-for-non-improvisers/
REPERTOIRE VIDEO: CHRISTOPHER NORTON: FANTASY BOSSA
Discover Norton’s Fantasy Bossa in this repertoire video! Hear from the composer himself as he performs and discusses the musical and technical challenges of this piece. Learn more teaching and performance tips by watching this video:
https://pianoinspires.com/video/christopher-norton-fantasy-bossa/
WEBINAR: COMPOSER CONVERSATIONS: CHRISTOPHER NORTON
In this inspiring conversation between Jennifer Snow and Christopher Norton discuss his life as a composer, his compositional process, and his publications. Watch the entire conversation by clicking here:
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: JAZZ & POP: AN INTRODUCTION TO SKA
In this article, Norton provides some teaching tips for ska music. Ska is a Jamaican musical style with exciting off-beat rhythms that create an appealing groove. Norton’s expert guidance makes this style approachable for anyone. Learn more about his ideas by reading the link below:
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: DIGITAL ONLY CONTENT: SPEAK OUT! FIVE-AND-A-HALF MINUTES WITH COMPOSER, CHRISTOPHER NORTON
In this exciting interview with Christopher Norton, Deborah Rambo Sinn asks about Norton’s life as a composer, his musical upbringing, and his plans for future composition projects. Read the full article by clicking the link below:
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- WEBINAR: Composer Conversations: Christopher Norton with Jennifer Snow and Christopher Norton
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: DIGITAL ONLY CONTENT: Speak out! Five-and-a-half minutes with composer, Christopher Norton by Deborah Rambo Sinn and Christopher Norton
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