Dr. Janet Norman

Dr. Janet Norman, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University in 2009 and has dedicated her life to teaching and performing.

She began teaching private lessons in the 1980’s, and her students were actively involved in local performing events, recitals, and competitions. She has actively participated in professional piano pedagogy events, master classes, and conferences, including chairing the Arizona State Music Teachers Association conference in June of 2004 and 2007.  For several years, she taught class piano at Scottsdale Community College and currently teaches general music to grades K-8 in the public schools.

Her performances include solo recitals in Chile, Italy, New York, Ohio, and Arizona.  Honors for her performances include third place in the Klatzkin Piano Competition, the 1999 inaugural ASU Contemporary Music Society Competition for performers, a two-time winner of the Three Arts Club of Lakewood, OH, in 1987 and 1988, and the 1986 Baldwin-Wallace College/Conservatory Concerto Competition.

Dr. Norman strives to instill an appreciation and passion for piano through providing a solid foundation of understanding and exposure to a wide variety of repertoire and styles.