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Lisa Witt, Kevin Castro  /  Theory
Lisa and Kevin React to “Wish You the Best” (Lewis Capaldi)
Watch Lisa and Kevin react to Lewis Capaldi's newest hit "Wish You the Best" and break down what makes it such a powerful song.

Lisa Witt  /  Classical
3 Easy Chopin Pieces (With Sheet Music)
1. Nocturne in E Flat Major 2. Prelude in E Minor 3. Waltz in A Minor.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
How to Practice Chord Inversions on Piano (The Fun Way)
Free backing track included. Learn how to practice chord inversions on piano in a way that's fun, engaging, and musical.

Lisa Witt  /  Film Scores
How to Play “Mad World” (Gary Jules, Tears for Fears)
Learn how to play "Mad World" (Gary Jules/Michael Andrews, Tears for Fears) with this step-by-step tutorial from Lisa Witt at Pianote!

Lisa Witt  /  Arpeggios
10-Minute Arpeggio Practice in F-Sharp Minor
An epic arpeggio practice lesson with a downloadable backing track that will make your practice session sound like a movie!

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Take Your Piano Chords to the Next Level (Beginner Lesson)
If you’ve learned your root position triads, congratulations! This is a MAJOR step in your piano journey. Chords and chord progressions are the foundation of music, so you’re well on your way to becoming a well-rounded piano player and musician. At this point, you can probably look at a lead sheet and “strum” the chords […]

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Practice Routine for Absolute Beginners 📝
Don't know what to practice? Know exactly what to work on in this easy practice routine for absolute beginners!

Lisa Witt  /  Song Tutorials
“The Entertainer” (Scott Joplin) Easy Piano Sheet Music & Tutorial 🚚🍦
Learn how to play the ice cream truck song! Download free, easy "The Entertainer" (Scott Joplin) piano sheet music and check out our video tutorial.

Lisa Witt  /  Pop/Rock
3 Easy Beatles Piano Songs: Chords & Tutorials
1. Let It Be 2. Hey Jude 3. Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da.

Lisa Witt  /  Arpeggios
3 Essential Arpeggio Patterns
Beautiful arpeggios are a staple of piano music. Learn three popular arpeggio patterns to use in your accompaniments.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Try These 3 Beautiful Minor Chord Progressions
String together some minor chords to create some truly beautiful progressions. Try these 3 minor progressions on the piano.

Lisa Witt  /  Classical
3 Easy Classical Piano Pieces
Learn 3 easy classical piano pieces that sound pro: 1. Canon in D 2. Moonlight Sonata 3. Prelude in C Major

Lisa Witt  /  Scales and Keys
How to Sound Beautiful on the Piano With Pentatonic Scales
Beginners can sound amazing on the piano. Try this simple improvisation exercise using the Dm pentatonic scale and let your imagination go.

Lisa Witt  /  Classical
Turkish March – Sheet Music & Tutorial (Easy)
Expert tips on how to play Mozart's "Turkish March" or "Rondo alla turca," one of piano's most iconic solo pieces.

Lisa Witt  /  Beginner Songs
4 Easy Songs for Beginner Piano Players
"The Scientist" by Coldplay. "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. "As It Was" by Harry Styles. "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd.

Sangah Noona, Lisa Witt  /  Arpeggios
Beautifully Simple Arpeggios (Beginner Piano Lesson)
Everyone loves arpeggios! They sound beautiful, impressive, and nearly every genre of piano music has them. In this lesson, Pianote Coach Sangah Noona shows us how to play arpeggios in a brilliantly simple way. It’s so easy…but it sounds so pretty! What’s Sangah’s secret? The answer: slash chords. Slash chords look like this on a […]

Lisa Witt  /  Film Scores
Interstellar Theme Piano Tutorial 🌌
Learn how to play the epic theme by Hans Zimmer from Christopher Nolan's science fiction masterpiece Interstellar.

Kevin Castro, Lisa Witt  /  Styles
Boogie Woogie 101
Learn the ins and outs of boogie woogie, an upbeat, blues-like and piano-centric genre that's sure to impress!

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
A Complete Practice Routine in D Minor
A 15-minute piano practice routine in the key of D Minor that includes scales, chords, arpeggios, improvisation, and a bonus piece!

Sangah Noona, Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Piano Ideas When You Don’t Feel Like Practicing
Don't feel like practicing? Just play something. Anything. Sangah Noona and Lisa Witt offer some creative ideas.

Jesús Molina, Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
How to Improvise a Beautiful Melody: 9 Tips From Jesús Molina
How do you find melodies? World-class pianist Jesús Molina shares sage advice on how to improvise beautiful melodies on the piano.

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!

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
Demystifying Music Theory With David Bennett (Pianote Podcast Ep. #21)
David Bennett’s mini documentaries that explore the music theory behind popular songs are binge-worthy much-watches on YouTube.

Lisa Witt  /  Beginner Songs
5 Easy Songs to Sing and Play on Piano
Learning songs to sing and play on piano is a fun and potent way to improve your skills on the piano. Here are 5 songs to get you started.

Lisa Witt  /  Technique
How to Sing While Playing Piano: 5 Tips
Learning how to sing while playing piano isn't easy, but it's SO fun and is a super useful and beneficial skill.

Erskine Hawkins  /  Pop/Rock
Learn “Lose Yourself” on Piano With Eminem’s Pianist
Erskine Hawkins has toured with the Real Slim Shady himself. Learn how to play Eminem's" Lose Yourself" on piano with Erskine.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
3 Classical Piano Exercises for Master Playing
Want to play Rachmaninoff? Then you need these classical piano exercises! Classical piano is all about having good technique. If you want to master your favorite pieces, there’s no going around it: you gotta eat your vegetables (meaning: practice your scales!). In this lesson, we’ll share three types of exercises (scales, arpeggios, and Hanon exercises) […]

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
Beginner Piano: A Piano Player’s Best-Kept Secret
If you know chords, you can play virtually anything on the piano. Learn more about this hidden secret to piano that's perfect for beginners.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
The Most Beautiful Piano Warm-Up Exercises
Warming up at the piano doesn't have to feel like a chore. Learn how to use beautiful, song-like warm-ups to strengthen your skills.

Lisa Witt  /  Song Tutorials
“Gravity” Piano Tutorial (Sara Bareilles)
Learn to play "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles on the piano. Includes free lead sheet with chords and melody and video tutorial.

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