Caroline Dahl plays boogie-woogie, blues and rock piano in bands and solo at many Bay Area clubs. She is frequently seen wearing sequins and sensible shoes. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she earned a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Kentucky. She had some classical piano lessons in high school, but soon abandoned them to self-teaching of American popular styles picked up from records and the radio. Specializing in up-tempo boogie woogie, swing, and blues, Caroline currently plays with the Cajun/American roots band, Tom Rigney and Flambeau. Caroline also plays solo piano regularly on Sundays at Mama’s Royal Cafe in Mill Valley. She has played solo at piano boogie-woogie and blues festivals in France, Switzerland, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Canada, and at numerous venues in the United States. She is also an internationally exhibiting textile artist. carolinedahl.com and YouTube at dahlvideo. Caroline teaches only private lessons.
What students are saying:
- “Caroline is a great teacher. She is patient, teaches at a pace that is understandable to me and is upbeat and encouraging. I look forward to my lesson every week and always leave motivated to learn more and get better.” – Mike E.
