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Jordan Leibel  /  Chord Theory
The Creepiest Piano Riff Ever?!
This is the stuff of nightmares...

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
Identifying Major and Minor Chords
How to tell the difference when you hear them.

Jordan Leibel  /  Play Faster
The 3-5-1 Piano Riff
A beautiful chord progression to inspire creativity.

Lisa Witt  /  Improvisation
Piano Improv For Total Beginners
Your first improvisation. Step out of your comfort zone and start writing music!

Jordan Leibel  /  Pop/Rock
Coldplay – Fix You
If you’re just learning piano, Coldplay songs are the gift that keeps on giving. Their songs feature a good mix of interesting chords, progressions and melodies that will keep your skills sharp and your ears happy as your learn them! So let’s take a look at one of Coldplay’s most heartfelt, emotional songs they’ve ever […]

Jordan Leibel  /  Pop/Rock
How to Play “Stay” by Rihanna
With simple C Major chords, beginners can learn how to master Rihanna's piano ballad "Stay."

Jordan Leibel  /  Pop/Rock
How to Play “Hey Jude” by the Beatles
"Hey Jude" by the Beatles is a must-play classic pop/rock song for the piano with very simple chords. Perfect for beginners!

Lisa Witt  /  Pop/Rock
“Someone Like You” Piano Chords & Lead Sheet + Tutorial (Adele)
Learn to play the iconic ballad. Free tutorial, lead sheet, and piano chords for Adele's "Someone Like You."

Lisa Witt  /  Play Faster
Piano Speed Drills: How to Play Faster with Accuracy
Speed kills. Learn how to tame it and play accurately.

Lisa Witt  /  Play Faster
How To Play Piano Scales – Hands Together
Playing scales hands together can be surprisingly challenging. Here's how to conquer the skill step-by-step.

Lisa Witt  /  Hand Independence
4 Left Hand Tricks For Connecting Your Chords
Make those chord changes smoother and sound better with these 4 tips.

Cassi Falk  /  Hand Independence
Hand Independence Boot Camp
Are you ready? Report for duty and work that left hand. Warning -- it's not a walk in the park!

Kevin Castro  /  Musicianship
The Musician’s Mindset With Kevin Castro (Pianote Podcast #22)
Pro pianist Kevin Castro reveals what it takes to play with names like Sarah McLachlan and JESSIA. Hint: It's more than being good at music.

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  /  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) […]

Charmaine Li  /  Musicianship
A Complete History of the Piano
Discover the history of the piano. From the medieval dulcimer to modern icons like the Rhodes Piano, the piano has come a long way.

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