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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!

Brett Ziegler  /  Styles
Cocktail Piano 101
An introduction to cocktail piano with some ingredients to get you started: free resources, chords, scales, and more.

Pianote  /  Musicianship
How to Successfully Learn Piano Online in 2022
Learn piano online: tips, tricks, and ways to make your time, money, and energy worth it whether it’s free tutorials or a subscription.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
Keyboard vs. Piano: What’s the difference? What should you buy?
Keyboard vs. piano: what's the difference? One of the first things you'll do as a new piano player is to buy a piano! So what should you get?

Lisa Witt  /  Musicianship
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  /  Practice
Arpeggio Practice – The FUN Way!
Arpeggio practice can be boring. Try these exercises to see the fun way to practice arpeggios.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Create Emotional Piano Music (Just 3 Notes)
The beautiful piano melody anyone can play. It's only 3 notes, but it sounds so good.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Improvise With These Beautiful Scale Patterns
Simple tricks to start improvising on the piano.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
7 Reasons to Become a Multi-Instrumentalist
Become a multi-instrumentalist! Play with a band, gain a deeper appreciation for a wider variety of music, play like your heroes, and more.

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
What is the cost of a piano? (Acoustic & Digital)
Shopping for a new piano? Here's an overview of what a cost of a piano entails, including examples from popular brands.

Charmaine Li  /  Practice
Why Practice Piano Scales (Importance of Piano Technique)
The importance of piano technique can be hard to appreciate. Why practice monotonous scales when there are so many songs?

Charmaine Li  /  Articles
50 Best Piano Songs of All Time (All Genres)
The most iconic piano-driven songs in history, from Franz Liszt to Hans Zimmer.

Lisa Witt  /  Practice
Piano Practice Motivation: How to Keep Playing for Life
It's normal to lose motivation to practice piano from time to time. Here are some tips to keep playing for life.

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.

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  /  Musicianship
Inside the Pianote Membership
A sneak peek inside the Pianote Membership.

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.

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
Pianist Profiles: What Makes Billy Joel THE Piano Man
Billy Joel is best known for his smash hit "Piano Man" about a nostalgic man at a piano bar. Learn what makes Billy one of The Greats.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
5 Styles of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” isn’t just a song for kids. You can actually do A LOT with this basic melody.  In this very special mini lesson, guest artist Kevin Castro will show you “Twinkle Twinkle” in five genres. Trust me—it’ll blow your mind! 🤯 Note: this is a more advanced lesson that requires some previous […]

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
7 Female Pianists You Should Know (Women’s History Month)
March is Women's History Month! Celebrate the contributions of female pianists by learning about seven history-makers in the piano world.

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