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Lisa Witt / Improvisation
“I’m Afraid of Solo-ing!” (Easy Piano Improvisation Exercises)
Soloing can be scary! Here are some easy piano improvisation exercises for beginners to get you started on soloing and jamming.

Charmaine Li / Profiles
Summer Swee-Singh’s Piano Antidote for Social Anxiety (Pianote Podcast)
Summer Swee-Singh originally began piano lessons to treat social anxiety. Today, she's an accomplished pianist, arranger, and composer.

Lisa Witt / Articles
Major Songs in Minor Keys! (Minor Key Concepts)
What do major songs sound like in minor keys? Take a listen and learn all about the theory behind transposing songs to minor keys.

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Lisa Witt / Chording
Why We Love Chords! (The Foundations of Music)
Chords aren't just for guitar — in fact, they form the foundations of piano music. Use chords to quickly read music and learn new songs.

Charmaine Li / Chording
All About Piano Chord Progressions
Everything you need to know about understanding, making, and playing chord progressions on the piano.

Charmaine Li / Chording
Chording 101: Everything You Need to Know About Piano Chords
Chords are where it's at! By understanding piano chords, you'll unlock hundreds if not thousands of songs.

Lisa Witt / Improvisation
Little Things That Make a Big Difference In Your Playing
Spice up your chord progressions by adding sus chords, inversions, and slash chords. Here's how to add variety to your music.

Song Tutorials More Song Tutorials »

Lisa Witt / Song Tutorials
Stairway to Heaven Sheet Music and Tutorial
Learn how to play Stairway to Heaven with free sheet music and tutorial. Includes note-by-note guide, fingering, and chording tips.

Lisa Witt / Song Tutorials
How to Play “Drivers License” (Olivia Rodrigo) on Piano
"Driver's License" by Olivia Rodrigo is beautiful and epic. It's also quite straightforward and fun to play for piano beginners. Here's how.

Lisa Witt / Song Tutorials
Guitar Riffs That Sound Better on Piano
Dare we say some famous guitar riffs sound better on the piano? Try it yourself! Songs: Sweet Child o' Mine, Stairway to Heaven, Iron Man

Lisa Witt / Beginner Songs
How to Play Gymnopédie No. 1 on Piano (Easy Classical Piano Lesson)
We've simplified the original sheet music for this tutorial, but I'll also show you how to play it so it sounds more like the original.

Technique More Technique »

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

Lisa Witt / Hand Independence
Hand Independence in 5 Days
A 5-day practice routine to help you master hand independence on piano, one of the toughest skills to learn!

Lisa Witt / Practice
Don’t Know What to Practice? Practice This!
If you don't know what to practice on the piano, practice THIS. Combine chord and scale practice and master the ingredients to your song.

Lisa Witt / Hand Independence
The Most Important Piano Exercises
I’m going to show you three piano exercises that are perfect for beginner and intermediate piano players alike. If you want to take your piano skills to the next level, this lesson is for you! Each exercise is designed to level up a core skill: Speed Hand independence Control Ready to level up your piano […]

Theory More Theory »

Lisa Witt / Theory
Piano Music Theory That’s Actually Useful!
A no-nonsense guide to piano music theory you can actually use. Build scales, build chords, understand rhythm, and play songs.

Lisa Witt / Reading Music
How To Read Notes Part 2
One of the most important skill sets to have as a piano player is knowing how to read musical notes so you can learn to play songs you love.

Lisa Witt / Practice
One Simple Riff To Sound Amazing
Want to sound amazing on the piano? All it takes is one simple riff and you'll be making beautiful music in no time.

Sam Vesely / Chord Theory
Beautiful Piano Music With One Interval
Play beautiful piano music with the mysterious and often-overlooked Major 6th chord. We've got some quick tips and tricks for you.

Vlog More Vlog »

Lisa Witt / VLOG
I Played a Piano That Cost More Than a House! 🦋
The Fazioli Butterfly is a beautifully designed instrument that costs more than a house! Watch the Butterfly and other expensive pianos get played.

Lisa Witt / VLOG
Calming Keys: How the Piano Can Help You Feel GOOD
May is mental health awareness month. So today, I'm going to show you how to feel better by playing music. No previous piano experience required!

Lisa Witt / VLOG
Puppies and Pianos
Meet the newest (and cutest) member of my family! And watch as I introduce him to all the staff at Pianote.

Lisa Witt / VLOG
Inside the Pianote Membership
A sneak peek inside the Pianote Membership.

Articles More Articles »

Charmaine Li / Profiles
Pianist Profiles: Freddie Mercury & the Piano, Born to Perform
If you've heard the opening of "Bohemian Rhapsody" on the piano, you know Freddie Mercury is a legend. This is the songwriter's story.

Charmaine Li / Profiles
Pianist Profiles: Oscar Peterson’s Jazz Legacy
Oscar Peterson is one of the most respected pianists of all time. Learn about the jazz legend's life, work, and enduring legacy.

Charmaine Li / Profiles
Pianist Profiles: Nannerl Mozart, the “Other” Mozart
Nannerl Mozart was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's elder sister. She was a talented pianist and may have been a skilled composer.

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