PIANO PLAYING MADE SIMPLE
Classical Piano for the Modern Student
The main focus of the Piano Made Simple Program is to teach you to read music by studying classical music so that you will be able to pick up and play almost any style of music. This is more than just a course! It’s a complete curriculum that includes everything you need to become a competent pianist.
Learn how to create an effective, sustainable practice routine
Learn to really read music so that you will be able to sight-read new pieces with greater ease
Become familiar with scales, chords, and arpeggios as they are used in classical music
Play/become familiar with music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic periods in addition to playing some folk music.
Reach the intermediate level of piano-playing
This will open the door to playing various musical styles and make it easier to begin studying even more advanced levels.
This is a full course covering all the essentials of learning to play the piano. Each book after the Keystart Foundations books is divided into three sections.
The first section, Technically Speaking, is focused on technique and includes scales, chords, and arpeggios; warm-ups to build strength & agility as well as a sense of navigating the keyboard; and etudes as a bridge between technique and repertoire.
A repertoire section will include a variety of repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, & Romantic periods in addition to some folk music. Each piece has been selected to teach an important aspect of playing the piano. It is recommended that the student go in order as the pieces generally become more difficult the further one moves through the book.
The final section in each book is called, “In Theory.” Theory is an important component of learning to play the piano, and should not be skipped. While theory can sometimes have a reputation for being complicated and difficult to understand, it is really quite easy to understand (when taught properly) and will increase your ability to read and understand music exponentially. I have included short lessons on the most essential aspects of theory to help facilitate your piano progress.
While learning at your own pace from books that cover all the essentials is a great start, you are going to want/need feedback from time to time.
As with anything new, you don’t know what you don’t know.
Regular, personalized feedback is essential to efficient progress.
There are two ways for you to get feedback:
As a member of Piano Playing Made Simple, you have the option to purchase piano lessons with me via Zoom as needed to supplement your study. There is no implied commitment for Zoom lessons.
If you would like more guidance and don't want to work exclusively on your own, you may book a regular lesson time with me. Click the link below to take you to my scheduling page. Book a tree 15-minute consult with me, and we will look for a time on my regular teaching schedule for you to take lessons.
Traditional, in-person lessons often start at $50-$60/hour and add up to thousands of dollars over the course of a year. In addition, a weekly commitment to be at a studio at a regular time is usually required.
Piano Playing Made Simple students can bypass all of that and study at their own pace, on their own schedule, for a much more affordable price. The convenient lesson books with accompanying videos help the student learn in a well-organized format that allows for study at a comfortable pace.
For the cost of one lesson per month or less, you can get convenient courses and have the option to schedule time with your instructor for individualized feedback.
New to Piano Playing Made Simple? I invite you to experience my teaching philosophy firsthand with a free discovery session. This meet-and-greet will give you a taste of my personalized approach and allow us to tailor a plan to your specific needs. Simply click the 'Book Appointment' button, select 'Individual', choose the 'Meet & Greet' option, and pick a date that suits your schedule.
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These courses are perfect for aspiring musicians who are eager to build a strong foundation in piano and work toward achieving classically trained proficiency. Whether you're new to piano or want to refine your skills, these courses provide the guidance you need to excel.
These courses requires a course book. Visit the Course Books page to download a free digital copy (with membership) or to order a printed book.