Learn more about this course: berkonl.in/3L503Xz Paul Schmeling is a master pianist, interpreter, improviser, and arranger who has inspired countless students since he began teaching at Berklee in 1961. He has performed or recorded with jazz greats such as Clark Terry, Rebecca Parris, George Coleman, Carol Sloane, Frank Foster, Art Farmer, Herb Pomeroy, Phil Wilson, Dick Johnson and Slide Hampton. In the 1990s, the Paul Schmeling Trio released two inventive and critically acclaimed albums, interpreting the music of Hoagy Carmichael and songs associated with Frank Sinatra. Recently retired as chair of the piano department, he is co-author of the “Berklee Practice Method: Keyboard” (2001) and “Instant Keyboard” (2002) and the author of “Berklee Music Theory: Book 1.” He also authored Berklee Online’s very first online course with Music Theory 101.