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Benedict Westenra
"Ok – so who would like to start playing the piano without the hours of frustration learning music theory? I’m one. That’s exactly what Benedict does in this course. … I’m amazed at what I’ve been able to learn and play." - Greg R
"This course walks you through playing simple songs, but they actually sound like the real thing which gave me a sense of accomplishment and encouraged me to keep playing. I highly recommend this course. " - Helenmary Cody
This course will teach you good piano technique by getting you to play real pieces of music. In it, I'll show you how to play the following pieces:
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"Ok – so who would like to start playing the piano without the hours of frustration learning music theory? I’m one. That’s exactly what Benedict does in this course. … I’m amazed at what I’ve been able to learn and play." - Greg R
"This course walks you through playing simple songs, but they actually sound like the real thing which gave me a sense of accomplishment and encouraged me to keep playing. I highly recommend this course. " - Helenmary Cody
This course will teach you good piano technique by getting you to play real pieces of music. In it, I'll show you how to play the following pieces:
Read more
"Ok – so who would like to start playing the piano without the hours of frustration learning music theory? I’m one. That’s exactly what Benedict does in this course. … I’m amazed at what I’ve been able to learn and play." - Greg R
"This course walks you through playing simple songs, but they actually sound like the real thing which gave me a sense of accomplishment and encouraged me to keep playing. I highly recommend this course. " - Helenmary Cody
This course will teach you good piano technique by getting you to play real pieces of music. In it, I'll show you how to play the following pieces:
the riff to John Lennon's "Imagine" - When the Saints - Happy Birthday hands together - Amazing Grace hands together - the opening of Pachelbel's "Canon" - the bass line and chords of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
And at the same time I'll teach you the following fundamentals:
which way is up on a piano - good practice technique - the finger numbers - playing in time - the note names - good hand position - how to play "legato" (and what that means) - phrasing - what an "octave" is - coordinating your 2 hands - how to play with a metronome - the right way to play chords
So why this beginner piano course instead of any other one?
1) It doesn't teach you how to play the piano by teaching you how to read music first
Almost all beginner piano courses teach you how to read music first and then get you to play from a score, but that's backwards - after all, you didn't learn to read before you could speak. Reading music is difficult, and if you try to learn how to play piano while learning how to read music at the same time you'll end up doing both badly. Instead, there's a body of research that shows that getting people to play first and then showing them how to read music is better (the approach is called "Sound before Sign"). This is the approach I use in this course. (I have a separate course which teaches you how to read music, called "Read Music FAST. ", which you should do after this one.)
2) I have a ridiculous amount of experience teaching music using videos
I've been teaching piano one-on-one for over 10 years, to children and adult beginners as well as industry professionals, and I record practice videos for all of my students. At the time of writing I have over 4,000 private videos on YouTube, and so know exactly how to pace videos so that they're not so fast you can't follow them, but not so slow you get bored and stop either.
3) You'll develop good habits which will save you a ton of time in the future
A lot of beginner piano tutorials are designed to get you to play a piece as fast as possible, which is a good aim in itself (mine do the same), but they'll usually teach you bad habits at the same time, which you'll then have to spend a lot of time unlearning in the future. By contrast, I'll get you to play pieces as fast as possible but also make sure that you're developing good habits in the process so that there's no limit to how good you can get.
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Learning objectives
- Play the following pieces from memory: the riff to john lennon's "imagine"; the opening of pachelbel's "canon"; the bass line and chords of michael jackson's "billie jean"; amazing grace hands together; happy birthday hands together; and when the saints
- Know which way is up on a piano
- Understand good practice technique
- Know the finger numbers
- Play in time
- Know the note names
- Understand good hand position
- Play "legato" (and know what that means)
- Phrase melodies properly
- Know what an "octave" is
- Coordinate your 2 hands
- Play with a metronome
- Play chords
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- Play the following pieces from memory: the riff to john lennon's "imagine"; the opening of pachelbel's "canon"; the bass line and chords of michael jackson's "billie jean"; amazing grace hands together; happy birthday hands together; and when the saints
- Know which way is up on a piano
- Understand good practice technique
- Know the finger numbers
- Play in time
- Know the note names
- Understand good hand position
- Play "legato" (and know what that means)
- Phrase melodies properly
- Know what an "octave" is
- Coordinate your 2 hands
- Play with a metronome
- Play chords
- Show more
- Show less
Syllabus
Play the riff to John Lennon's "Imagine" and learn the finger numbers
The first pair of notes in the RH of "Imagine"
The first 4 pairs of notes in the RH of "Imagine"
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Syllabus
Play the riff to John Lennon's "Imagine" and learn the finger numbers
The first pair of notes in the RH of "Imagine"
The first 4 pairs of notes in the RH of "Imagine"
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Up & down
The next 3 pairs of notes in the RH of "Imagine"
How to practise
Adding the LH of "Imagine"
Finger numbers
The fast bit of "Imagine"
Playing the riff to "Imagine" all the way through
Going from the fast bit back to the start of "Imagine"
Getting the riff to "Imagine" in time
Speeding the riff to "Imagine" up
"Imagine": finishing touches
Name any note on the piano
Intro & D
F & B
C & E
G & A
Sharps & flats
Play "When the Saints" and understand phrasing
The 1st phrase of "When the Saints"
Hand position
The 3rd phrase of "When the Saints": part 1
The 3rd phrase of "When the Saints": part 2
Legato
Phrasing
The 4th phrase of "When the Saints": part 1
The 4th phrase of "When the Saints": part 2
The 4th phrase of "When the Saints": part 3
The 5th phrase of "When the Saints"
"When the Saints" all the way through
Play the melody of "Happy Birthday"
The 1st phrase of "Happy Birthday"
The 2nd phrase of "Happy Birthday"
The first 2 phrases of "Happy Birthday" together
Octaves
The 3rd phrase of "Happy Birthday": part 1
The 3rd phrase of "Happy Birthday": part 2
The 3rd phrase of "Happy Birthday": part 3
The 4th phrase of "Happy Birthday"
A really important practice technique
"Happy Birthday" all the way through
Add bass notes to "Happy Birthday"
Middle C
The LH position for "Happy Birthday"
The 1st phrase of "Happy Birthday" hands together
The 2nd phrase of "Happy Birthday" hands together
The first 2 phrases of "Happy Birthday" hands together
The 3rd phrase of "Happy Birthday" hands together
The 4th phrase of "Happy Birthday" hands together
"Happy Birthday" all the way through hands together
Learn to play "Amazing Grace" hands together
The 1st phrase of "Amazing Grace"
The rhythm of the 1st phrase of "Amazing Grace"
The 2nd phrase of "Amazing Grace"
The first 2 phrases of "Amazing Grace"
The 3rd phrase of "Amazing Grace": part 1
The 3rd phrase of "Amazing Grace": part 2
"Amazing Grace" all the way through
The 1st phrase of "Amazing Grace" hands together
The 2nd phrase of "Amazing Grace" hands together
The 3rd phrase of "Amazing Grace" hands together
The 4th phrase of "Amazing Grace" hands together
"Amazing Grace" all the way through hands together
Learn to play Pachelbel's "Canon" hands together
The first 4 bass notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
The last 4 bass notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
All 8 bass notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
The first 4 RH notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
The last 4 RH notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
All 8 RH notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
The first 4 pairs of notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
The first 6 pairs of notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
All 8 pairs of notes of Pachelbel's "Canon"
Play Pachelbel's "Canon" in time
Pachelbel's "Canon" hands together with the metronome
Learn the riff to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
The 1st chord of "Billie Jean"
The first 2 chords of "Billie Jean"
The 3rd chord of "Billie Jean"
2nd and 3rd chords of "Billie Jean"
All 3 chords of "Billie Jean"
The first 4 notes of the bass line of "Billie Jean"
The last 4 notes of the bass line of "Billie Jean"
All 8 notes of the bass line of "Billie Jean"
Get the bass line of "Billie Jean" in time
The 1st chord of "Billie Jean" hands together
The first 2 chords of "Billie Jean" hands together
The next 4 notes in the bass
The 3rd and 2nd chords of "Billie Jean" hands together
"Billie Jean" hands together
Play "Billie Jean" at full speed
"Billie Jean" hands together with the metronome
"Billie Jean" hands together faster
"Billie Jean" hands together at full speed
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Teaches piano using the 'Sound before Sign' method, which is more effective for beginners than learning how to read music first
Created by Benedict Westenra, who has over 10 years of experience teaching piano to beginners and industry professionals
Provides clear video demonstrations that are paced well and easy to follow
Develops good habits that will benefit learners in the long run
Covers a wide range of piano fundamentals, including finger numbers, playing in time, and hand position
Offers a balanced approach that focuses on both developing good habits and playing pieces as fast as possible
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Review basic music theory concepts
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Reviewing basic music theory concepts will help you understand the structure of music and how to play the piano more effectively.
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Music Theory
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Read a book or article about basic music theory
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Take an online course on basic music theory
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Watch a video tutorial on basic music theory
Read "The Piano Handbook" by Carl Humphries
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Reading "The Piano Handbook" will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the piano, including its history, construction, and techniques for playing it.
View
The Piano Improvisation Handbook
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Purchase a copy of "The Piano Handbook"
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Read the book from cover to cover
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Take notes on the most important concepts
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Review your notes regularly
Practice playing the piano scales
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Playing piano scales is a great way to improve your finger dexterity and coordination.
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Start by practicing the C major scale.
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Once you have mastered the C major scale, move on to other scales, such as the G major scale and the F major scale.
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Practice playing the piano chords
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Playing piano chords is a great way to improve your understanding of music theory and to develop your musical ear.
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Start by practicing the basic triads, such as the C major triad, the G major triad, and the F major triad.
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Once you have mastered the basic triads, move on to more complex chords, such as the seventh chords and the ninth chords.
Practice playing the piano arpeggios
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Playing piano arpeggios is a great way to improve your finger dexterity and coordination.
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Start by practicing the basic arpeggios, such as the C major arpeggio, the G major arpeggio, and the F major arpeggio.
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Once you have mastered the basic arpeggios, move on to more complex arpeggios, such as the diminished arpeggios and the augmented arpeggios.
Practice playing the piano sight-reading
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Playing piano sight-reading is a great way to improve your musical fluency and to develop your sight-reading skills.
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Start by practicing simple sight-reading exercises.
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Once you have mastered the basic sight-reading exercises, move on to more complex sight-reading exercises.
Practice playing the piano improvisation
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Playing piano improvisation is a great way to develop your creativity and your musical expression.
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Start by improvising simple melodies.
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Once you have mastered the basic improvisation techniques, move on to more complex improvisation techniques.
Watch a tutorial on playing the opening of Pachelbel's "Canon"
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Watching a tutorial on playing Pachelbel's "Canon" will help you learn the fingerings and techniques necessary to play classical piano pieces.
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Find a tutorial on playing the opening of Pachelbel's "Canon"
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Watch the tutorial carefully
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Practice playing the opening of "Canon" with your left hand
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Practice playing the opening of "Canon" with your right hand
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Practice playing the opening of "Canon" with both hands together
Practice playing the bass line and chords of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
Show steps
Practicing playing the bass line and chords of "Billie Jean" will help you master the fingerings and coordination techniques necessary to play piano accompaniments.
Show steps
-
Find the sheet music for the bass line and chords of "Billie Jean"
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Identify the notes that you need to play with your left hand
-
Identify the notes that you need to play with your right hand
-
Practice playing the bass line with your left hand
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Practice playing the chords with your right hand
-
Practice playing the bass line and chords together
Attend a piano workshop
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Attending a piano workshop is a great way to learn new techniques and to get feedback from experienced pianists.
Show steps
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Find a piano workshop that is appropriate for your skill level.
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Register for the workshop and attend all of the sessions.
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Participate in the workshop activities and ask questions of the instructors.
Mentor a beginner piano student
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Mentoring a beginner piano student is a great way to reinforce your own learning and to help someone else learn the piano.
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Find a beginner piano student who is willing to be mentored.
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Meet with the student regularly to teach them the basics of piano playing.
-
Provide the student with feedback and encouragement.
Create a video of yourself playing a piano piece
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Creating a video of yourself playing a piano piece will help you improve your playing skills and share your music with others.
Browse courses on
Piano Performance
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Choose a piece of music to play
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Practice playing the piece until you can play it fluently
-
Set up a camera to record yourself playing the piece
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Record yourself playing the piece
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Edit the video and upload it to YouTube
Review basic music theory concepts
Show steps
Reviewing basic music theory concepts will help you understand the structure of music and how to play the piano more effectively.
Browse courses on
Music Theory
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Read a book or article about basic music theory
- Take an online course on basic music theory
- Watch a video tutorial on basic music theory
Read "The Piano Handbook" by Carl Humphries
Show steps
Reading "The Piano Handbook" will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the piano, including its history, construction, and techniques for playing it.
View
The Piano Improvisation Handbook
on Amazon
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Purchase a copy of "The Piano Handbook"
- Read the book from cover to cover
- Take notes on the most important concepts
- Review your notes regularly
Practice playing the piano scales
Show steps
Playing piano scales is a great way to improve your finger dexterity and coordination.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Start by practicing the C major scale.
- Once you have mastered the C major scale, move on to other scales, such as the G major scale and the F major scale.
Nine other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all 12 activities
Practice playing the piano chords
Show steps
Playing piano chords is a great way to improve your understanding of music theory and to develop your musical ear.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Start by practicing the basic triads, such as the C major triad, the G major triad, and the F major triad.
- Once you have mastered the basic triads, move on to more complex chords, such as the seventh chords and the ninth chords.
Practice playing the piano arpeggios
Show steps
Playing piano arpeggios is a great way to improve your finger dexterity and coordination.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Start by practicing the basic arpeggios, such as the C major arpeggio, the G major arpeggio, and the F major arpeggio.
- Once you have mastered the basic arpeggios, move on to more complex arpeggios, such as the diminished arpeggios and the augmented arpeggios.
Practice playing the piano sight-reading
Show steps
Playing piano sight-reading is a great way to improve your musical fluency and to develop your sight-reading skills.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Start by practicing simple sight-reading exercises.
- Once you have mastered the basic sight-reading exercises, move on to more complex sight-reading exercises.
Practice playing the piano improvisation
Show steps
Playing piano improvisation is a great way to develop your creativity and your musical expression.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Start by improvising simple melodies.
- Once you have mastered the basic improvisation techniques, move on to more complex improvisation techniques.
Watch a tutorial on playing the opening of Pachelbel's "Canon"
Show steps
Watching a tutorial on playing Pachelbel's "Canon" will help you learn the fingerings and techniques necessary to play classical piano pieces.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a tutorial on playing the opening of Pachelbel's "Canon"
- Watch the tutorial carefully
- Practice playing the opening of "Canon" with your left hand
- Practice playing the opening of "Canon" with your right hand
- Practice playing the opening of "Canon" with both hands together
Practice playing the bass line and chords of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
Show steps
Practicing playing the bass line and chords of "Billie Jean" will help you master the fingerings and coordination techniques necessary to play piano accompaniments.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find the sheet music for the bass line and chords of "Billie Jean"
- Identify the notes that you need to play with your left hand
- Identify the notes that you need to play with your right hand
- Practice playing the bass line with your left hand
- Practice playing the chords with your right hand
- Practice playing the bass line and chords together
Attend a piano workshop
Show steps
Attending a piano workshop is a great way to learn new techniques and to get feedback from experienced pianists.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a piano workshop that is appropriate for your skill level.
- Register for the workshop and attend all of the sessions.
- Participate in the workshop activities and ask questions of the instructors.
Mentor a beginner piano student
Show steps
Mentoring a beginner piano student is a great way to reinforce your own learning and to help someone else learn the piano.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a beginner piano student who is willing to be mentored.
- Meet with the student regularly to teach them the basics of piano playing.
- Provide the student with feedback and encouragement.
Create a video of yourself playing a piano piece
Show steps
Creating a video of yourself playing a piano piece will help you improve your playing skills and share your music with others.
Browse courses on
Piano Performance
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Choose a piece of music to play
- Practice playing the piece until you can play it fluently
- Set up a camera to record yourself playing the piece
- Record yourself playing the piece
- Edit the video and upload it to YouTube
Career center
Learners who complete Beginner Piano will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Pianist
Pianist
Pianists perform music on the piano, either as soloists or as part of an ensemble. They may play a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz, and popular music. Pianists typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Pianists who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to play new pieces.
Piano Tuner
Piano Tuner
Piano Tuners adjust and maintain the pitch of pianos. They may work in a variety of settings, including music stores, schools, and homes. Piano Tuners typically need an apprenticeship or other specialized training. This course may be helpful for Piano Tuners who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to tune pianos.
Piano Repair Technician
Piano Repair Technician
Piano Repair Technicians repair and maintain pianos. They may work in a variety of settings, including music stores, schools, and homes. Piano Repair Technicians typically need an apprenticeship or other specialized training. This course may be helpful for Piano Repair Technicians who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to repair pianos.
Piano Instructor
Piano Instructor
Piano Instructors teach piano to students of all ages and levels. They may work in private music studios, schools, or community centers. Piano Instructors typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be useful for Piano Instructors who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to teach piano to others.
Music Educator
Music Educator
Music Educators teach music to students of all ages in schools and other settings. They may develop and implement lesson plans, lead rehearsals, and assess student progress. Music Educators typically need a bachelor's degree in music education or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Music Educators who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to teach piano to others.
Composer
Composer
Composers create new music by writing melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. They may work in a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz, and popular music. Composers typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Composers who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to compose piano music.
Church Musician
Church Musician
Church Musicians lead and accompany music for religious services. They may play piano, organ, or other instruments, and they may also sing or lead choirs. Church Musicians typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Church Musicians who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to lead music for religious services.
Arranger
Arranger
Arrangers adapt existing music for different instruments or ensembles. They may also create new arrangements of popular songs or classical pieces. Arrangers typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Arrangers who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to arrange music for piano.
Music Producer
Music Producer
Music Producers oversee the recording and production of music. They may work with artists, engineers, and other professionals to create albums, singles, and other musical products. Music Producers typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Music Producers who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to produce piano music.
Music Therapist
Music Therapist
Music Therapists use music to help people with a variety of physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges. They may work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and other settings. Music Therapists typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Music Therapists who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to use music to help others.
Music Teacher
Music Teacher
Music Teachers provide instruction in music theory, performance, and composition to students of all ages. They may teach in a variety of settings, including schools, music studios, and community centers. Music Teachers typically need a bachelor's degree in music education or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be useful for Music Teachers who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to teach piano to others.
Audio Engineer
Audio Engineer
Audio Engineers record, mix, and master sound for a variety of purposes, including music, film, and television. They may work in recording studios, live sound venues, or other settings. Audio Engineers typically need a bachelor's degree in audio engineering or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Audio Engineers who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to record and mix piano music.
Music Director
Music Director
Music Directors oversee all aspects of a musical organization, including planning and conducting rehearsals, selecting and preparing music, and managing budgets and personnel. They typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Music Directors who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to conduct piano rehearsals.
Music Librarian
Music Librarian
Music Librarians organize and manage music collections in libraries and other institutions. They may also provide assistance to patrons with research and other needs. Music Librarians typically need a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree in library science. This course may be helpful for Music Librarians who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to manage music collections.
Music Journalist
Music Journalist
Music Journalists write about music for newspapers, magazines, and other publications. They may also review concerts and albums, interview musicians, and write about music-related trends. Music Journalists typically need a bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, and many also hold a master's degree. This course may be helpful for Music Journalists who want to improve their piano skills or learn how to write about piano music.
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Comprehensive guide to playing the piano. It great resource for beginners who want to learn how to play the piano on their own.
Great resource for beginners who want to learn how to play the piano quickly and easily. It fun and engaging book that makes learning how to play the piano enjoyable.
Comprehensive guide to playing the piano. It great resource for beginners who want to learn how to play the piano on their own.
Social history of the piano. It great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the role of the piano in society.
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Good to know
Teaches piano using the 'Sound before Sign' method, which is more effective for beginners than learning how to read music first
Created by Benedict Westenra, who has over 10 years of experience teaching piano to beginners and industry professionals
Provides clear video demonstrations that are paced well and easy to follow
Develops good habits that will benefit learners in the long run
Covers a wide range of piano fundamentals, including finger numbers, playing in time, and hand position
Offers a balanced approach that focuses on both developing good habits and playing pieces as fast as possible
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