JD Dorland Music

08/30/2024

Looking to get into Piano Lessons this fall? I have a couple prime afternoon slots open. As well as a couple Tuesday morning slots available. Message me, or check out my website for more info.

JD Dorland is a Piano Instructor, Jazz Pianist and vocalist, in the University Place, WA area. He helps students ages 7 and up to learn the basics of piano playing. Understanding chords, scales, music reading basics, and Jazz Improvisation. JD's goals are to create well rounded musicians, not class

04/19/2024

Got to play a fun gig the other day with the great Cliff Colon and Osama Afifi. Here are 3 of the tunes. Enjoy!
Over the Rainbow
https://youtu.be/Q96AEvTe11Q?si=OPji9-Gi_OaUgv53
Have You Met Miss Jones
https://youtu.be/gWoRFqzUEJ4?si=lHWtIUDv6rK-W5LK
If I Were a Bell
https://youtu.be/6OLifP0F4RY?si=2bMyJQtG9zrKS2CK

A live tune from a recent gig. Featuring myself, Cliff Colon, and Osama Afifi. (April 2024)

10/01/2023

If you or someone you know is looking for piano lessons in the University Place/Tacoma area, I have 3 openings at the moment. Monday @ 4:30 and 7:30, and Wednesday @ 6:00. 1st come 1st serve. Starting ages 7 and up! You can find more info at

02/14/2023

Cover of Love for Sale

12/02/2022

Messing with a Christmas song, and dinking around with Logic some more.

11/17/2021

Any piano teachers out there that use Piano Adventures? Or Primer level books :)
I made a little playlist going through the basic rhythms that are in the primer level book: Quarters, Halfs, Dotted Halfs, Whole, Ties, and Quarter rests. Just some counting and clapping drills. Welcome to use it. And would love any feedback! :)

10/06/2021

Messing with a new desk set up. Teach Me Tonight cover. Happy Wednesday!

A cover of Teach Me Tonight

09/29/2021

Messing with Just Friends this week.

A take of Just Friends. Accomp. track courtesy of Open Studio.