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Jordan Rudess / Articles
Piano Lessons With Jordan Rudess (Interview)
Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater talks piano education, creativity, headspace, and why he enjoys practicing.

Lisa Witt / Articles
The Great Lisa Witt Interview!
Everything you wanted to know about Lisa Witt, the face of Pianote and an icon in online music learning who has inspired thousands to learn piano.

Jemma Heigis / Articles
Top 20 Best Video Game Songs
Video game soundtracks are a favorite among many musicians. Take a peek at the stories behind the best video game songs.

Chord-theory More Chord-theory »

Pianote / Chord Progressions
The 2-5-1 Chord Progression: Beginner’s Guide
Everything you need to know about the 2-5-1 chord progression for jazz piano, including theory, how to use it, and how to practice it.

Pianote / Chord Theory
How to Play ALL Piano Chords (Major, Minor, 7ths)
Learn how to play ALL piano chords with a free, downloadable chord chart PDF with complete chord formulas.

Pianote / Chord Progressions
Top 10 Piano Chord Progressions
Everything you need to know about understanding, making, and playing chord progressions on the piano.

Lisa Witt / Chord Theory
Ultimate Guide to 7th Chords On Piano
Everything you need to know about 7th chords and how to play them.

Song Tutorials More Song Tutorials »

Pianote / Song Tutorials
10 Easy Popular Songs to Play on Piano for Beginners
Love pop but don’t know where to start? Dig into these 10 easy popular songs to play on piano for beginners.

Pianote / Seasonal
9 Piano Love Songs & Ideas for Valentine’s Day
This year, surprise a loved one with beautiful piano music and impress them with your skills! Here are some tutorials to get you started.

Lisa Witt / Musicianship
How to Play ANY Pop Song on Piano
You only need three things to learn how to play virtually any pop song on the piano: chord knowledge, chord charts, and a trained ear.

Lisa Witt / Classical
The BEST “Für Elise” Tutorial on the Internet! (Beethoven)
Learn how to play Beethoven's "Für Elise" with notes (sheet music) and the most thorough video tutorial on the web!

Technique More Technique »

Scott Bradlee / Styles
Ragtime 101 (With Scott Bradlee of Postmodern Jukebox)
Scott Bradlee of Postmodern Jukebox teaches you how to play ragtime piano like it’s the 1890s.

Lisa Witt / Scales and Keys
Piano Technique Made Easy
Tips on how to practice scales, chords, arpeggios, and more on the piano without wasting time and getting bored!

Pianote / Technique
How Piano Pedals Work
What do the pedals on a piano do? The sustain/damper, sostenuto, and una corda pedals explained.

Lisa Witt / Play Faster
3 Speed Exercises to Play Piano FAST
Want to learn how to play piano FAST? Here are three speed exercises to take your playing to the next level. One works for your fingers, another works your brain, and the third even incorporates chord progressions! But before we start…BONUS ASSIGNMENT. Can you guess who this composer is? Comment your guess on our YouTube […]

Theory More Theory »

Pianote / Scales and Keys
Modes: A Friendly Guide
A no-nonsense, beginner-friendly guide on what modes are, how they work, and—most importantly—how to use them.

Pianote / Theory
Music Theory Basics: What to Learn First
Theory is a lot, we get it! Here are the absolute fundamentals you should learn first.

Lisa Witt / Sight Reading
Making Sense of Music Symbols (Piano Lesson)
Sharps, Flats, Naturals? Find out what they all mean and how to read them.

Pianote / Scales and Keys
How To Use the Circle of Fifths on the Piano
Everything a piano player should know about the Circle of Fifths, including how it works and how to use it to create chord progressions.

Musicianship More Musicianship »

Jordan Rudess / Articles
Piano Lessons With Jordan Rudess (Interview)
Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater talks piano education, creativity, headspace, and why he enjoys practicing.

Kevin Castro / Ear Training
Ultimate Guide to Interval Ear Training: How to Play By Ear Using Intervals
Complete lesson on how to play piano by ear using interval ear training using popular reference songs and some practice ideas.

Pianote / Improvisation
How to Improvise on Piano: A Beginner’s Guide
Anyone can learn how to improvise on piano. You don't need perfect pitch or inborn talent, just technique and practice!

Charmaine Li / Articles
36 Greatest Piano Rock Songs 🎹 🤟
Who says the piano can't play rock songs? Here are 35 of the hardest rocking songs that feature piano and/or keyboards.

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