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
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Fun and Challenging
I enjoyed understanding how important it is to stretch be fore practicing. I really enjoyed all the exercises and knowing that I can learn how to play any song in any style. I hope yo include Ode to Joy in my 2023 Christmas Cantata.
I’m glad I started at the very beginning.
I originally ticked much higher because I thought I knew a fair bit. However, I’m very glad I got curious about the very beginner lessons because even at this beginner teaching level that Jonny offers, I found so many little Gems of inspiration. I was able to put together a voicing of Elton John’s Goodbye Norma Jean using just the voicing technique of Jonny’s introduction beginner lesson. Honestly, if you have been studying music/composing/ piano etc, for sometime or longer, then ( speaking for myself), you might be short changing yourself if you don’t check out EVERYTHING that PianoWithJonny has to offer. I found myself working and inspired, a refresher course if you will. Jonny makes learning so easy, you feel it’s so achievable and that’s a very satisfying place to be within yourself. I can’t wait to discover the musical gold that will be found on this fantasic musical journey. If only I had of started PianoWithJonny 10 years ago or even a couple of years ago, but every journey they say starts with one step and I’m just happy that , that step for me is NOW.
Fantastic!
Discovering and rediscovering all the little gems.
Just starting out
I liked the systematic approach
Kit is challenging but I'm determined to preserve. Thanks Jonny!!!
I like that I can go at my pace. I enjoy the style of teaching and the encouragement that you get from the teachers. And a plus that I can do it from my home.
I enjoyed understanding how important it is to stretch be fore practicing. I really enjoyed all the exercises and knowing that I can learn how to play any song in any style. I hope yo include Ode to Joy in my 2023 Christmas Cantata.
I’m glad I started at the very beginning.
I originally ticked much higher because I thought I knew a fair bit. However, I’m very glad I got curious about the very beginner lessons because even at this beginner teaching level that Jonny offers, I found so many little Gems of inspiration. I was able to put together a voicing of Elton John’s Goodbye Norma Jean using just the voicing technique of Jonny’s introduction beginner lesson. Honestly, if you have been studying music/composing/ piano etc, for sometime or longer, then ( speaking for myself), you might be short changing yourself if you don’t check out EVERYTHING that PianoWithJonny has to offer. I found myself working and inspired, a refresher course if you will. Jonny makes learning so easy, you feel it’s so achievable and that’s a very satisfying place to be within yourself. I can’t wait to discover the musical gold that will be found on this fantasic musical journey. If only I had of started PianoWithJonny 10 years ago or even a couple of years ago, but every journey they say starts with one step and I’m just happy that , that step for me is NOW.
Fantastic!
Discovering and rediscovering all the little gems.
Just starting out
I liked the systematic approach
Kit is challenging but I'm determined to preserve. Thanks Jonny!!!
I like that I can go at my pace. I enjoy the style of teaching and the encouragement that you get from the teachers. And a plus that I can do it from my home.
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Content Types
Piano With Jonny offers three core content types:
Courses
Courses are comprised of lessons and are based on selected styles of music and learning focus topics. PWJ offers regular courses, workshops which include teacher interaction, and challenges which are divided into a 4 week learning format.
Lessons
Lessons are combined into courses. Most lessons build upon concepts of the previous lesson, with the exception of Quick Tips which stand alone.
Smartsheets
Smartsheets use the Soundslice sheet music player to give students digital access to all arrangements and lesson sheet music.
Course Types
Courses are comprised of lessons and are based on selected styles of music and learning focus topics. PWJ offers regular courses, workshops which include teacher interaction, and challenges which are divided into a 4 week learning format.
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Lessons are combined into courses. Most lessons build upon concepts of the previous lesson, with the exception of Quick Tips which stand alone.
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