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Introduction to the Keyboard

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
04:41:13

Complete Beginners, welcome to your first piano course, the Introduction to the Keyboard. You’ll learn note names, proper technique, stretches, exercises, note/chord reading, improv, & more.

Course Objectives
  • Learn All the Essentials You Need to Get Started at the Piano
  • Explore the Note Names, Pedals, & Technique
  • Learn 10 Valuable Exercises, 5 Songs, & Grooves
  • Discover How to Practice Effectively
Learning Focus
  • Exercises
  • Groove
  • Reading
Featured Reviews

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Trusting the Process
The first 5 lessons or so were just refresher for me, but the rest of the lesson was challenging but rewarding when the concept was competed. TBH, I’ve kinda been lost in the sea of piano lessons. Wondering what’s the right approach? Some teachers on YouTube and else where have said that reading music and music theory will just slow the progress, and that a total chord based approach is more suitable for late adult beginners. While I still have questions about that, I want to be a somewhat rounded pianist. I really like Johnny’s teaching style, and I’m glad I have found him. I’ve decided to just put my head down and “trust the process”.
Getting Started
In the 60's through mid 70's I played violin and guitar but life got in the way and I quit playing. Now retired I decided to learn to play keyboards. This course is perfect. It builds incremental understanding and skill and is fun!
Fantastic
A complete course where you can learn both how to sight read and how to groove along with various genres of music. Really great teaching approach
A milestone unlocked
I have completed the Introduction to the Keyboard course in two weeks. This course provided a solid understanding of the fundamentals, which will help as I move on to the Beginner course. Thank you, Jonny, for developing these comprehensive lessons.
Loving it!
I’m loving this course. Jonny is a fabulous teacher.

Course Lessons

1
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 1
19:10

The First Groove, & Keyboard Layout

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2
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 2
21:15

Note Names of White and Black Keys

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3
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 3
18:01

Finger Numbers, Posture, Hand Position

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4
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 4
07:53

Stretches and Finger Warm-Ups

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5
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 5
36:37

C Position, Fingering, Common Note Values

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6
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 6
37:55

Exercises 1 & 2, Ode to Joy, Jazz Style

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7
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 7
33:43

Exercises 3 & 4, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Latin Style

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8
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 8
27:23

Exercises 5 & 6,  William Jonathan, Jazz Ballad

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9
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 9
28:25

Exercises 7 & 8, I’ll Be There, Pop Style

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10
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 10
39:02

Exercises 9 & 10, Twinkle Twinkle, Blues

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11
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 11
11:49

How to Practice

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Trusting the Process
The first 5 lessons or so were just refresher for me, but the rest of the lesson was challenging but rewarding when the concept was competed. TBH, I’ve kinda been lost in the sea of piano lessons. Wondering what’s the right approach? Some teachers on YouTube and else where have said that reading music and music theory will just slow the progress, and that a total chord based approach is more suitable for late adult beginners. While I still have questions about that, I want to be a somewhat rounded pianist. I really like Johnny’s teaching style, and I’m glad I have found him. I’ve decided to just put my head down and “trust the process”.
Getting Started
In the 60's through mid 70's I played violin and guitar but life got in the way and I quit playing. Now retired I decided to learn to play keyboards. This course is perfect. It builds incremental understanding and skill and is fun!
Fantastic
A complete course where you can learn both how to sight read and how to groove along with various genres of music. Really great teaching approach
A milestone unlocked
I have completed the Introduction to the Keyboard course in two weeks. This course provided a solid understanding of the fundamentals, which will help as I move on to the Beginner course. Thank you, Jonny, for developing these comprehensive lessons.
Loving it!
I’m loving this course. Jonny is a fabulous teacher.
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