“Any traditional classical teacher can learn these unique pedagogical skills and have just as much fun in the lesson as the students.”

- Gary Barnett, Clavier Companion, January/February 2011

Read the outstanding review of American Popular Piano in Clavier Companion or click here to read the review online.

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“It seems that with [American Popular Piano], piano teaching/learning continues to adapt to the exigencies of our times, pleasing pupils, peers, and parents.”

EPTA Piano Journal - Winter 2008


"Coming across something truly new and innovative is a rare occurrence in the traditional piano teaching world. American Popular Piano just might revolutionize piano teaching for years to come!"

Marc Widner, Chief Examiner Emeritus, RCM Examinations


“Christopher Norton's presentation on the APP Series was not only informative but also exciting and inspiring.  The teachers of MTAC San Mateo branch had a great time.  We learnt new concepts and tricks, and we cannot wait to get our hands on the innovative APP materials!”

San Mateo Music Teachers, CA


“Chris Norton’s music has an exquisite simplicity with a sophisticated touch, presented through humour and a magnificent timing. The seminar in Oslo had moments where the atmosphere in the room was magic, portraying a sense of inner and outer peace, of being connected to something great. What an inspiration!”

Kjellaug Wik Mikkelsen

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Bjørg J. Bjøntegaard

Norwegian Academy of Music


"I am a classically trained jazz/improv pianist — a high level professional plus fully certified and licensed as a Music Specialist in Oregon K-12 ... I think American Popular Piano is the finest series I have ever seen for the students we have today taking piano."

Sherry Poole Todd, Oregon


“This is what he has been looking for since [my son] started piano."

Parent of a California Student


“Thank you so much for letting our son to take part in the Christopher Norton program. He is such an incredible pianist/teacher. Our whole family truly enjoyed the gala and our son was so inspired he was up until 10:00 PM playing various Christopher Norton songs!"

Parent of a Toronto Student