Level 1
If you're brand new to the piano start here. These beginner learning tracks will help you build a solid foundation by learning the essentials.
Level 1 Content
23 Courses
103 Lessons
50 Smartsheets
Learn the essential tools for effective practice.
Learn the essential tools to improve at memorizing music.
In this course, we'll be learning and deconstructing an elegant classical piece, To a Wild Rose.
In this course, we'll be learning a beautiful classical piece, To a Wild Rose. Phrase by phrase, you'll learn the notes and rhythms, explore dynamics and articulation, decipher the harmony, and create emotional associations to the piece.
Mm. 17-36
Mm. 37-51
Mm. 1-16
We will analyze the Prelude in C Major by J.S. Bach. Going phrase by phrase, we will label the chords and their harmonic functions to understand how the music works, while exploring devices such as “sequencing” and “pedal point."
Would you like to play better-sounding chords? In this lesson, you'll learn to play rich major and minor chords on piano using magic chord shapes.
Would you like to play better-sounding chords? In this lesson, you'll learn to play rich major and minor chords on piano using magic chord shapes.
Do you have gaps in your music theory? This definitive guide to piano chords covers triads, 7th chords, 6th chords, extensions, alterations and more!
Do you have gaps in your music theory? This definitive guide to piano chords covers triads, 7th chords, 6th chords, extensions, alterations and more!
In this lesson, piano students of any level will learn an essential blues piano lick. Students can also use this lesson to level-up their blues sound.
In this lesson, piano students of any level will learn an essential blues piano lick. Students can also use this lesson to level-up their blues sound.
You've decided to learn piano. Now the most important question is "what kind of music will you play?" Here are 10 reasons why you should learn jazz piano.
Learn the essential skills required for ear training. We'll review fundamental music vocabulary, explore song associations for all ascending and descending intervals, work out simple melodies by ear, and find different ways to harmonize those melodies.
This workshop dives into the essential skills required for ear training. We'll explore song associations for all ascending and descending intervals, and review fundamental music vocabulary. Then we’ll work out simple melodies by ear, and find different ways to harmonize those melodies.
Application to Melodies (Beginner)
Application to Melodies (Advanced)
Ascending Intervals
Application to Melodies (Intermediate)
