Charmaine Li  /  Articles
The Most Popular Piano Brands
Piano shopping is hard! To help you find your dream instrument, here is a summary of the most popular piano brands and why they're unique.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Find Your Piano Skill Level (Classical, Jazz, Pop)
Find out exactly how good you are at the piano! We break down piano ability into beginner, intermediate and advanced by genre/style.

Pianote  /  Articles
How Important is Reading Sheet Music?
The Pianote team shares their thoughts, and their answers may surprise you!

Pianote  /  Articles
The Cost of Piano Lessons, Explained
The cost of piano lessons varies widely. We'll break down what factors into cost and share ways you can save money!

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Alesis Recital Pro: The Best Affordable Digital Piano?
The Alesis Recital Pro retails at US$379 and includes 88 full-size weighted keys.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
10 Awesome Taylor Swift Piano Songs
Taylor Swift is a master songwriter with music well suited for the piano. Here are 10 awesome Taylor Swift piano songs.

Pianote  /  Articles
Upright vs Grand Piano: Differences Explained
Upright vs grand piano: is one always better than the other? Not necessarily! Learn more about the difference and whether one is right for you.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Who Invented the Piano?
Bartolomeo Cristofori isn't a household name, but he almost singlehandedly invented one of the world's most popular instrument.

Justin Stanton  /  Articles
Synthesizer Basics: Introduction to Synthesis
Understand synthesizer basics like waveforms, oscillators, filters, and envelopes, and start creating your own sound.

Lord Vinheteiro, Lisa Witt  /  Articles
Behind the 10 Most Overplayed Piano Songs
Overplayed piano songs may be annoying, but the stories behind some of them are actually quite interesting.

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What’s the Best Way to Learn Piano? (Online, Teachers & More)
Is the best way to learn piano online, in person, self-taught, or a mixture of different methods? Explore all your 21st-century options.

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About the Team
We’re a dedicated group of music lovers and piano players, scripting videos, creating Instagram posts, and writing blog articles about the instrument we love.

Sangah Noona, Lisa Witt  /  Articles
Play Outside the Box! – feat. Sangah Noona (Pianote Podcast #25)
Lisa Witt and Sangah Noona discuss practicing vs. playing, lounge vs. jazz piano, and "time art" on the Pianote Podcast.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Classical Piano Lessons vs. Modern Piano Lessons
Classical piano lessons vs. modern piano lessons: which is better? A balanced discussion of the pros and cons of each approach.

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.

Jemma Heigis  /  Articles
How to Be a Music Influencer & Land Big Gigs (ft. Keyboardist Who Played for Karol G)
Jemma Heigis is a music influencer who has played stadiums with reggaeton superstar Karol G. Here's how she got there!

Scott Bradlee  /  Articles
Scott Bradlee (Postmodern Jukebox) on Jazz, Nostalgia, and Surviving the Age of Algorithms
Why music from the 1920s is still relevant, and how to stay grounded in the chaotic 2020s.

Pianote  /  Articles
The Pianote Awards
This is a special event where the piano community comes together to celebrate incredible pianists of all styles and the amazing things they are doing.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Piano Jobs You Can Get: How to Become a Piano Tuner
Hear from professional piano technician Cameron O'Neill what it's like and what it takes.