About Mark
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Recording artist, musician, producer and composer Mark J
is one of the Portland, Oregon's busiest and best loved pianists. Whether on the concert stage or in an intimate fireside setting, playing and singing his own compositions or covering popular favorites, his ability to communicate with the audience touches souls and stirs emotions. This award winning songwriter/ singer has been a full time professional musician since the age of 17. His talent and love for music have earned him a college scholarship and taken him on performance tours of the British Isles, Europe, Canada, and the US, gathering fans from around the world. Along with his recording career, Mark also leads and performs in the band, Too Much. Together since 1984, Too Much is one of the most versatile and popular variety dance bands in Portland and throughout the Northwest. Covering a huge array of musical styles, they are in constant demand, playing for special events, weddings and corporate functions. Mark formed his own independent record label in 1994, Mark J Music. As a result, his CDs have international distribution and receive airplay on radio stations all across North America. |
Booking
Music
All Albums can be purchased digitally from CD baby or itunes
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to listen to samples and to purchase cds, select below
Schedule
Lessons
piano lessons | $50 per hour
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Music is a beautiful language, almost everyone understands it at some level when they really listen to it, but to speak in the language of music, to really communicate and touch people’s souls, takes time, education, listening, and practice, practice, practice! Mark draws on his 37 years of experience as a professional musician to help you learn this wonderful and sought after skill.
The fundamentals of technique, theory, melody and harmony are all addressed and tailored to your own personal goals. Composition and arranging are covered as well as improvisation and ear training. We want you playing the music and songs that YOU really enjoy. |
Learn to play piano on Mark J's beautiful grand piano in his recording studio.
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Contact
Contact mark about• Solo Piano Booking
• Dueling Piano Booking • Event Booking • Too Much Booking • Piano Lessons • Recording Studio • Music Producing • Purchasing Product Email: mmarkjmusic@aol.com Phone: 503-652-2482 |
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“We felt the music Too Much provided was the difference in making our party a success.”
- Arlene Schnitzer “Professional, fun, perfect, great music!” -Hewlitt Packard Non-Stop Entertainment “Energy and personality! Your talent and humor was very entertaining. We would highly recommend you to anyone else.” - David LaBass, GM - Boeing |
