Master the fundamentals without reading sheet music to play piano easily ~ Motivating coach with 20 years exp!
If you want to play the piano or keyboard for fun but you don’t want to spend years learning how to read sheet music, paying for 20+ hours of boring lectures, or trawling through hundreds of incomplete youtube videos, this is the course for you.
What you’ll learn
- Discover the layout of the keyboard and how to identify notes quickly..
- Finger techniques to easily master essential exercises..
- Play major & minor scales up & down the keyboard (Unlock ALL keys!).
- Enjoy playing a final song with the band in 3 different musical styles! (No reading sheet music required!).
- Be in the perfect position to learn how to play piano by ear..
Course Content
- Introduction to Piano Basics –> 1 lecture • 2min.
- Piano Posture –> 3 lectures • 9min.
- The Piano Keyboard Layout –> 2 lectures • 2min.
- Playing Piano Without Reading Music –> 2 lectures • 4min.
- Musical Intervals –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- The Secret to Great Piano Scales –> 4 lectures • 8min.
- The Great Unlocking – Turning Scales into Keys –> 1 lecture • 2min.
- Additional training –> 2 lectures • 59min.
Requirements
If you want to play the piano or keyboard for fun but you don’t want to spend years learning how to read sheet music, paying for 20+ hours of boring lectures, or trawling through hundreds of incomplete youtube videos, this is the course for you.
You don’t need all that complicated stuff that leaves your head spinning – especially not in the beginning. You just need the right amount ~ it’s the ‘goldilocks’ method, where you learn what you need to know to get past the ‘complete beginner’ stage: no more, no less.
- Correct piano posture tips and warmup exercises for your hands & fingers for the best results in your playing.
- Learn the basic keyboarding technique so your fingers can glide across the piano with ease and confidence.
- Learn basic music theory (intervals, key signatures and more) so you understand what it is you need to play.
- Learn to play your fundamental scales and chords.
- Play your first full song along to our fun band tracks in x3 musical styles.
- Includes 2-minute video lessons, cheatsheets and backing tracks.
- Lay the perfect foundation for playing piano by ear.
This course is the perfect introduction to piano – tested on thousands of piano students worldwide. Here’s what they’ve said:
“I love the course. You have a light, positive and engaging presence. I did a few lessons a while ago and it was just horrible and boring! I checked lots of other online tutors out, yours looked the most engaging and least scary! You are involving and motivating and funny! Thank you and bless” – David Lewis.
“Hey Ruth, I just bought a new 88-keyboard and it’s full steam ahead. The basics course is terrific. I’m so glad I did it. You rock!” – Malcolm Walker.
“Really enjoyed it, like your teaching approach, fun and with the technical info in nice progressive steps. I approached it with a ‘beginners mindset’ and learned a lot. Did it daily along with the exercises, already the fingers are getting the motor skills playing the thumb/finger tuck song and I’m feeling positive about the journey ahead.” – Mike Clarke.
“I enjoy the videos and how personable you are, it feels direct, as if a teacher is with me.” – Cecelia
“I mostly like your personality, it comes across as if you really want your students to learn and are available to support them/help them when they need assistance.” – Caleb
“What did I like about this course? The length of the videos, the aesthetic of the course, the presentation by and enthusiasm of the instructor!” – Naomi
Enjoy Ruth Power’s signature piano teaching style where she condenses potentially complex topics down to simple 2-minute lessons and easy-to-apply practical exercises with her trademark encouraging tone & kiwi humour!
No fluff, no fuss – just pure, distilled piano instruction that teaches you what you need to know to get past the ‘complete beginner’ stage.
Ruth Power is the founder of Piano Picnic, an online piano school where she teaches the skills of the creative pianist through premium courses, workshops & 1-on-1 coaching. She lives in Raglan, New Zealand.