Noah Johnson, Pianist

Noah Johnson was born in 2001 in Minnesota.  He was born 15 weeks premature and was diagnosed with ROP (retinopathy of prematurity) which claimed his eyesight at an early age.  He started piano instruction at age 9, and from 2010 until 2013 took piano lessons with Laura Schmitz, and since 2013 he has taken lessons at the MacPhail Center for Music with Diana Bearmon.

Noah and his piano teacher Diana Bearmon were featured regionally in the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s monthly “Duets” article by Gail Rosenblum which provided a glimpse into their story and special relationship.  Noah was also featured locally in the Mille Lacs Messenger’s “Young musical talent” article by Diane Gibas.

Noah loves to share his gift of music by performing.  Noah has performed locally in his hometown of Isle, Minnesota at studio recitals, fundraisers, faith based events, and church services.  He has performed at Diana Bearmon’s studio piano recitals and the MacPhail Summer Extravaplaza events in 2013 through 2015.  Noah was nominated to perform in a Keyboard Recognition Recital at MacPhail in 2014.  Noah is also a talented percussionist and plays in his school band and church band.