Martan is a truly remarkable person and dedicated professional musician. I have always loved jazz piano but he has that special gift to bring it alive and into the moment. Real magic! It is easy to tell that his years of study and experience with some of the biggest names in jazz have enabled him to bring this great art form to so many people. His new, web-based teaching platform is so well done. His years of design and attention to detail enable beginners to quickly learn to play truly impressive pieces of music. He seems to know all the songs I love off the top of his head! His heart and head are in sync and it really comes out in his music! read more

Martan is not only an outstanding, inventive, soulful pianist who crosses many genres, but also a wonderful person. He is patient and clear as a teacher, and doesn't condescend even when presenting material to beginners and kids, communicating his extensive knowledge at an appropriate and accessible level. Martan is encouraging and shows plenty of belief in students, while maintaining the standards needed for collaborating with other musicians. And it is an absolute pleasure to listen to his playfulness, tenderness, authority, and sensitivity while he plays with others, whether as an accompanist to a student or a musician on a gig. read more

For years, when spending time in the San Francisco Bay Area, I've always enjoyed the chance to hear Martan Mann performing solo or with groups. He is a delightfully skilled, creative, and versatile pianist! It was a wonderful discovery to find that he is offering his piano ideas online in a teaching format. This works so well for those of us who prefer getting our piano lessons on the road or according to our own time tables! Martan's materials are visually well crafted, interesting, and offer concise jazz skill building information. Kudos to Martan for putting together this wonderful course study! Linda Dathe read more

I was first introduced to Martan's teachings years back when I wondered into a music shop in Melbourne, Australia and purchased a book on jazz instruction for classical musicians. Since then I have discovered the success of his approach as fundamentally the best: he teaches music as a language to be 'spoken' & communicated much as any language. Vocabulary and various constructs of language are built up and assimilated gradually & so enabling you to understand, play and express the music. read more

Ive had the great pleasure of working with Martan both on stage and in the recording studio. Martan is superb as a pianist, arranger, performer and teacher. I feel completely fortunate to know him, because hes simply a wonderful human being, but its an added blessing to have had the opportunity to work with him. Martan is one of those "can do anything" kind of musicians, artful and highly skilled. Hes a great player and a great teacher. I give him the highest recommendation. read more

My favorite piano teacher and performer ! I have absolutely loved seeing Martan play at his different gigs through the years. Going back quite a few years to La Hacienda in Los Gatos was the first time I saw him play. I was hooked on his style way back then. I have used his Jazz Improvisation Book and his on line lessons to help me get into the groove and work on my skills. Im still working on it. Thank You Martan for all of your inspiration, patience and guidance. read more

I've been taking piano lessons from Martan for several years now. He has a very rare ability to both understand piano improv and how to teach it. There are plenty of people out there who can improvise on the piano but can't verbalize how they do it. And there are plenty of people who can teach you to play Bach as written. But I've never seen anyone else who can teach you step by step how to be creative on the piano and literally make your own music. read more

Martan is the comsummate professional. His music is creative and inspiring. I have been an audience member at his gigs and he is thoroughly entertaining. He's also accompanied me on the piano for my singing gigs and is wonderful to work with. He's a top-notch musician who doesn't take himself too seriously and has no ego to get in the way. Martan is the best! read more

A sweet opportunity to study with a jazz master! Martan brings a wealth of experience, skill, knowledge and formidable chops to this comprehensive course for jazz piano which he designed and produced for a "global" classroom - available anywhere and totally "user-friendly." Aspiring pianists/musicians, check it out . . . read more

I've known, Martan for several years as a musician friend and have heard him perform and give lectures on jazz to music teachers. He is one of the best! His piano playing and knowledge of music is incredible. If you want to learn how to play jazz piano, I highly recommend him. As a pianist and performer, he is excellent! read more

Martan Mann is a really gifted accompanist who is comfortable with a wide range of styles. I would eagerly look forward to working with him any chance I got. I really enjoy his playing which is rich in pianistic technique. This technique is always used in a musical way and not as as end in itself. read more

I discovered Martan Mann on the internet and became an instant fan. His videos are more than just piano lessons - they're "Music Lessons". Everything about his approach I find attractive, from putting the metronome on 2 & 4, to "practice is sooo worth it". Martan Mann is the real deal. read more

Martan is a wonderful teacher and performer. Appears he can play anything and follow any singer. He is friendly, highly skilled and treats each and every student with compassion and positiveness. read more

Very Professional and Highly skilled musicain! Incredible pianist. I've even seen him perform (on the piano) with one arm in a cast, and was even more fascinating . One of the BEST. read more

Martan is one of those jazz pianists who is in constant demand throughout the area. He is a consummate performer and skilled teacher. I highly recommend him. read more

Martan Mann is the best piano teacher in the San Lorenzo Valley. He has authored three books on jazz improvisation and has great CDs.

Martan is an excellent pianist and teacher. I recommend him for any jazz pianist who wants to learn a lot of great information.