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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 […]

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Gear Breakdown: Kevin Castro Learns “Through The Fire And Flames” On The Spot
When Brandon Toews of Drumeo challenged Kevin Castro (Pianote) to learn DragonForce’s “Through The Fire And Flames” on the spot, no one expected what happened next. No sheet music. No prep time. Just raw talent, blistering tempo, and a wall of keys. Kevin didn’t just survive — he shredded. And his arsenal of synths, workstations, […]

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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 […]

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Lisa Witt, Pianote / Beginner Songs
4 Easy Piano Chords That Unlock Hundreds of Songs
Learn the Big Four chords, what chords to learn next, and get a list of popular songs that only require four chords.

Sam Vesely / Chord Theory
Endless Harmonies From Just ONE Chord (Slash Chords)
How many harmonies can you make off of a single triad chord? About as many as you can think when you use slash chords.

Lisa Witt / Improvisation
Build Beautiful Piano Melodies
What does it take to build beautiful piano melodies? I’ve got some tips to that will take your playing from boring to beautiful 💐💐💐

Lisa Witt / Chord Theory
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.

Song Tutorials More Song Tutorials »

Victoria Theodore, Lisa Witt / Pop/Rock
How to Play “Easy On Me” (Adele) – Piano Chords & Tutorial
Victoria Theodore (who's played for Stevie Wonder and Beyonce) teaches us how to play Adele's new piano banger that's SWEEPING the charts.

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 […]

Lisa Witt / Classical
“Clair de Lune” Easy Sheet Music & Piano Tutorial
"Clair de Lune" is an iconic piano piece. Here's a beginner-friendly arrangement and video tutorial to get you started on this beautiful piece.

Lisa Witt / Pop/Rock
“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.

Technique More Technique »

Lisa Witt / Hand Independence
De-Stupefy Your Left Hand
Train your brain with these techniques for improving your left-hand coordination on the keys! The ambidextrous Lisa Witt shows us some handy exercises to get you playing smarter and faster with both hands.

Sam Vesely / Styles
Play Old School Rock ‘n’ Roll
Rock ’n’ Roll burst on the music scene in the 1950s and '60s changing the landscape of music (and piano playing!) forever. Masters like Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard brought it to the mainstream and inspired a whole new generation of growing musicians. Sam is here with a few tips and tricks to get you playing like the pros!

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?

Lisa Witt / Hand Independence
Hand Independence Exercises For Beginners
Hand independence exercises are one of the hardest things to come to terms with when learning the piano... How can you improve??

Theory More Theory »

Lisa Witt / Rhythm Theory
How To Read Notes
Learn to connect the dots on a page to the keys on the piano

Lisa Witt / Rhythm Theory
Basic Time Signatures
Learn how to read and play in the most common time signatures.

Lisa Witt / Musicianship
Tips For Memorizing Piano Music
5 tips for improving your memorization skills so you can learn songs better.

Lisa Witt / Rhythm Theory
Understanding Rhythm (Beginner Piano Theory)
An introduction to rhythm and how to play piano with two-hands

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Pianote / Articles
Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Pianote Awards!
The 2023 Pianote Awards are here!

Lisa Witt / Practice
How to Practice Piano WITHOUT A Piano
Can you keep your piano skills sharp on vacation? YES! Here's how to practice piano without a piano.

Pianote / Articles
How to Play More Songs in 2025
Goal-setting tips for achieving your piano goals in 2023. Plus: get more sheet music and learn more songs as a Pianote+ Member!

Lisa Witt, David Bennett / Improvisation
Piano Hacks: Tricks to Sound Awesome on the Piano
Learn some easy piano hacks to instantly sound awesome at the piano. Perfect for impressing people at parties.

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How to Play ALL Piano Chords (Major, Minor, 7ths)