/ Musicianship R&B Piano 101: Chords, Groove & Timing with Eric Wortham When you think of R&B piano, you think of lush, colorful chords, smooth grooves, and soulful emotion. But how do you actually play like that? In this lesson, renowned pianist Eric Wortham (who has performed with artists like Adele, Jill Scott, and Seal) breaks down the essentials of R&B piano so you can start sounding […]
/ Ear Training How To Learn Songs By Ear on Piano Have you ever wished you could sit at the piano, hear a song once, and just… play it? 🎹 That’s exactly what pianist and internet sensation Frank Tedesco does every day—he listens to strangers’ favorite songs and plays them back on the spot. Sounds like magic, right? In this blog, we’ll break down Frank’s exact […]
/ Musicianship How to Play Like Oscar Peterson: 3 Signature Jazz Piano Techniques Oscar Peterson is one of the most celebrated jazz pianists in history—renowned not only for his incredible speed and technique but for his expressive musicality and unmistakable style. In this lesson, Pianote Coach Jacob Dupre breaks down three essential elements of Oscar Peterson’s sound and shows you how to incorporate them into your own jazz […]
/ Musicianship Cinematic Piano 101 Cinematic piano is one of the most powerful ways to add drama and emotion to your playing. Whether you’re inspired by composers like Hans Zimmer, John Williams, or Ludovico Einaudi, these techniques will help you craft breathtaking, film-worthy music. Today, we’re diving into essential cinematic piano techniques—chord voicings, motion, arpeggios, and more. Let’s explore how […]
Jemma Heigis / Improvisation 5 Pentatonic Licks Your Teacher Never Taught You ft. Jemma Heigis The pentatonic scale is a go-to for improvisation across genres, bringing a bluesy edge and depth to any performance. If you’ve learned the basics of this scale, why not take it a step further? Here are five expressive licks using the pentatonic scale to help you stand out—and maybe even impress a few friends! 🎹 […]
Kevin Castro / Chord Progressions How to Use Passing Chords To Sound Better Ever wonder how piano players make simple chord progressions sound so captivating? Chances are, they’re using a little trick called passing chords. With passing chords, you can take a basic progression—think C, Am, F, G—and transform it into something truly rich and expressive. In this lesson, we’ll cover the four main types of passing chords […]
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.
Kevin Castro / Ear Training Playing the Piano By Ear in 3 Easy Steps Playing the piano by ear isn’t just for musical geniuses with perfect pitch. Anyone can learn this handy skill!
Kevin Castro / Rhythm Piano Rhythm Exercises to Improve Your Sense of Rhythm Piano rhythm exercises from easy to challenging to get you playing like a pro. Make your piano playing TIGHT.
Kevin Castro / Theory Why River Flows In You Is So Popular: Theory Breakdown Why makes Yiruma's song so beautiful and beloved? Kevin breaks down the theory behind the music.
Kevin Castro / Styles How to Play Jazz Piano for Beginners: Learn These Skills First Learn how to play jazz piano: rhythm, progressions, how to read lead sheets, and more. Downloadable resources included.
Kevin Castro / Pop/Rock How to Play “Wish You the Best” by Lewis Capaldi Make your audience cry by learning how to play the latest big hit from Lewis Calapdi, "Wish You the Best."
Kevin Castro / Pop/Rock 3 Easy Coldplay Intros: Play Like Chris Martin! 1. Clocks 2. The Scientist 3. Everglow. Learn 3 iconic Coldplay intros that are instantly recognizable by pop fans everywhere.
Kevin Castro / Styles How to Play Blues Piano: Beginner’s Guide Learn how to play blues piano, including the 12-bar blues structure, swing rhythms, and improvising using the major and minor blues scales.
Kevin Castro / Chord Progressions Top 3 Jazz Progressions for Piano Rhythm changes. 2-5-1 cycle. Descending minor 9ths. 3 jazz progressions you should know plus practice resources.
Kevin Castro / Pop/Rock “Golden Hour” (JVKE) Piano Tutorial Learn how to play "Golden Hour" by JVKE in this step-by-step tutorial with Kevin Castro of Pianote.
Kevin Castro / Song Tutorials How to Play “Married Life” (Theme from “Up”) on Piano 🎈 Learn to play the Academy Award-winning theme from the Disney Pixar movie Up in this step-by-step tutorial (feat. Beckham as Dug).
Kevin Castro / Seasonal “Christmas Time Is Here” (Charlie Brown Christmas) Piano Tutorial Learn how to play "Christmas Time Is Here" on piano from A Charlie Brown Christmas in this step-by-step tutorial with Kevin Castro.
Kevin Castro / Film Scores “Skyfall” (Adele) – James Bond Theme Piano Tutorial Learn how to play "Skyfall," the James Bond theme on piano from the 2012 film in this step-by-step tutorial with Kevin Castro.
Kevin Castro / Ear Training How to Identify Chords by Ear on the Piano Want to learn how to identify chords by ear on the piano? Practice associating chords with songs and playing progressions.
Kevin Castro / Pop/Rock How to Play “Don’t Stop Believin'” (Journey) Learn how to play “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey step-by-step with Kevin Castro and get ready to belt with your friends.
Kevin Castro / Styles 5 Levels of Boogie Woogie How to play boogie woogie piano—ideas for five levels, from beginner chords all the way to impressive advanced licks.
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.
Kevin Castro / Chord Theory The Ultimate Chord Hack Simple techniques to get more colour and texture out of basic triads. Beginner piano lesson with Pianote's Kevin Castro.
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