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Jeff B.
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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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You certainly have many options available regarding choosing a piano instructor, but I have to assume that you would like to hire the most qualified teacher to guide you on the journey.
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I Teach All Ages at All Levels: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk, R&B, Pop, Songwriting, Music Theory, Composition, Arranging for Horns and Voice and Strings, Soloing, Improvisation, Classical Technique, Latin, Country, Folk, and much much more!
I have been a pro pianist all my adult life, teaching thousands of students over a span of more than three decades!
I am a published contributor to the #1 best-selling Jazz Theory book "Jazzology" (published by Hal Leonard - the world's largest music publisher), in addition to having almost 20 books published on the subject of theory and technique!
I also have many many professional recordings to my credit that you can listen to online anytime!
I have authored the following piano and music theory books:
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About Jeff
People study subjects for a great number of reasons, consequently I customize my lessons to each individual student's needs and wants. We learn different ways. Some of us are more visual, some more tactile, some more intuitive, some more cerebral, etc. Understanding this allows me to adapt to eac
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This enabled me to learn more quickly.
Lessons are most enjoyable. Jeff's teaching technique is unique; he makes the most of the time to teach as much as possible without overwhelming.
Jeff is very pleasant and friendly. He has a great ear so can pickup what hole is being played and whether it's being played correctly. This was over zoom!
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Austin K.
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Speaks English, Spanish -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate -
Awarded Top 10 Instructors of 2021 from Lessons.com
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Piano is the best place to start and stay to make music. While it can be difficult at times the sound of what our fingers can do with just a few keys is phenomenal. With a full range of keys, and literal black and white layout there is nothing better to begin your music journey with!
About Austin
Austin has been playing piano, guitar, and ukulele for nearly two decades. He devotes his time to studying music, and finding the most effective methods to teach students.
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I recognize his passion for music and teaching when listening in on their lesson. I believe we found a talented and valuable instructor.
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Marwan S.
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Speaks English, Chinese - Mandarin -
Awarded Mathematic Achievement Medal from Euclid High School -
Electrical & Computer Engineering from Cornell University
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Playing piano is fun! So should your piano lessons.
I've taught piano since I was in high school, and continued to teach while I was a student at Cornell University. I also taught theory classes in the Cornell Piano Society, where I served as President for 4 years.
Why? I simply love music, piano, and sharing it with others.
While I'm classically trained, I've dabbled into other genres, such as Jazz, Rock, Pop, R&B, songwriting, and music production / audio engineering. I've recently been accepted into the Steinway & Sons (the piano makers) Teacher Partnership Program. Feel free to message me for more details!
About Marwan
I started playing piano when I was 3, and began writing music at the age of 6. I've taught music and piano for over 12 years, and tutoring other subjects for over 5 years. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, I graduated from Cornell University in Electrical & Computer Engineering, with a minor in M
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I took lessons with Marwan for 3 months and had to end due to my personal circumstances. I look forward to take lessons with him again in the future.
Karen R.
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Teaching since 2002 -
Awarded Magna Cum Laude Honor from Grand Canyon University
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I teach all my students from the Alfred All-In-One Course Books (all levels), A Dozen A Day (Burnam), and Alfred Essentials of Music Theory. I select song pieces from my very extensive personal music library which contains books from all musical history periods and most musical genres. I have been playing piano since I was about 10 years old and personally love to play piano pieces from most genres. I have a Bachelor's in Music Education and have taken all four college level Class Piano Classes as well as private piano lessons as a child and in college.
About Karen
Karen R. was born and raised in a musical family in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Karen has loved to sing and play instruments almost all of her life, and became passionate about music early in her childhood. She has played 7 instruments proficiently including piano, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele, t
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Heather D.
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Piano - High School Diploma in Music from Hanna Kogan Conservatory of Music -
Teaching since 2013 -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Heather has been teaching piano since 2012 and is currently available to teach in-home and online lessons. Heather’s main focus is classical piano, but she has also helped students learn how to compose and play by ear. Her students have won college scholarships and participated in the National Auditions hosted by the American College of Musicians, National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT). Heather teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. She loves learning about the individualities of each of her students and tailoring lessons to them.
About Heather
INTRO I received my classical training at the Hanna Kogan Conservatory of Music from 2002 to 2012. I have earned various musical awards. These include 8 years of National Auditions with the American College of Musicians, National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT). Through this organization, I earned
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Kevin T.
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Speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin) -
Teaching since 1990 -
B.A. Songwriting and Performance from Berklee College of Music
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Whether you are either a total beginner or a professional musician with a recording contract, if want the absolute best music training available I can save you years of struggle and help you reach your goals 10x faster. My students have been accepted to the best music schools in the world, performed
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Beginner Piano Songs Anyone Can Learn
Whether you’re interested in leading a jazz band, perfecting the execution of classical works by yourself, or just goofing off with your friends and family members, piano is one of the most versatile and rewarding musical instruments you can learn.
You’ll have to spend a lot of time with scales, exercises, and learning sheet music and music theory. But let’s face it – we all want to learn how to play real songs.
You’re not going to master Liszt’s La Campanella in your first week as a piano player, but there are some impressive songs that you can learn within your first few piano lessons.
Let’s take a look!
What to Look for in Beginner Piano Songs
Beginner piano songs meet these criteria:
- Few jumps. “Hard” piano songs usually earn their designation because of dexterity requirements; in other words, your fingers and hand have to make big jumps across the keyboard. Easy beginner songs have fewer and smaller jumps to deal with.
- A reasonable tempo. The faster the song, the harder it is to play – for the most part. Starting with something slow and steady is ideal if you want to learn.
- Repetitive sections. Repetitive sections make it easy to practice and memorize a song. If there are dozens of sections to learn and many rhythmically distinct patterns, you’ll likely have issues learning it.
- Easy left and right hand coordination. The piano requires you to coordinate your left and right hands, sometimes forcing them to play entirely different rhythms. This is akin to patting your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time; it’s difficult for the inexperienced to pull off. Beginner songs have fewer coordination demands.
- Basic chords and structures. Great beginner songs also introduce you to familiar chords, structures, and patterns that will follow you throughout your piano learning journey.
Beginner Piano Songs to Master
When you’re ready to play through some full-length songs, these are some of the first tunes to try.
Mary Had a Little Lamb (Sarah Josepha Hale)
Why overcomplicate things? Anyone, even with no musical knowledge, can probably sit down at a piano and play Mary Had a Little Lamb after a few minutes of experimentation. It’s not going to impress anybody and it’s not going to push your skills to the next level, but it can prove to you that you can be a piano player.
Give it a try.
Chopsticks (Euphemia Allen/Arthur de Lulli)
The next level up is Chopsticks, a very iconic piano song that anyone can instantly recognize – even if they don’t know the name. Set in 3/4 time, this waltz can be learned in the span of a few minutes, and it sounds more complex than it truly is.
Heart and Soul (Hoagy Carmichael)
You’ve likely seen and heard this song played a hundred times in your life, both from live piano players and on TV shows and movies, but have you tried playing it yourself?
Traditionally, this song is played with two people, with one person focusing on the lower, bouncing part and the other focusing on the higher, clearer melody. If you become skilled enough, you might be able to master playing both parts at the same time – all alone.
This is also a great song to learn early because it teaches you a common chord progression (I-vi-IV-V), which you can use in a number of other songs, including more advanced ones.
Fur Elise (Beethoven)
If you hear someone play this song masterfully, you might believe it took them a year to learn. The song itself sounds complex because of the graceful melody and the interaction between high and low parts. But realistically, it’s not hard to get the hang of it.
This song also has a flexible tempo, allowing you some wiggle room if you make a mistake or lose your place.
Imagine (John Lennon)
Commonly cited as one of the best songs ever written, Imagine continues to permeate pop culture. The song begins with a heavy piano introduction, and the piano music that follows grounds the song.
The chord progression in Imagine is straightforward, only requiring a few different chord structures, and you don’t need to have much dexterity developed – even in the most challenging sections. If you practice it consistently, you should be able to get the hang of it in the span of a day.
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Recognizable in a variety of different contexts, including weddings, Christmastime, and even pop songs, there are few pieces of music that have been as inescapable as Canon in D.
There are several arrangements you could try here, ranging from ridiculously easy to still-kind-of-easy. Your left hand will be playing the same part over and over throughout the entire piece, while the right hand’s role gets progressively more complex as the piece goes on.
If you’re struggling with coordinating your left and right hands, this song functions as a fantastic exercise.
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)
This simple, slow tune is loved by millions of people, and it doesn’t require any fancy finger work. In it, you’ll learn how to play arpeggiated chords and you’ll get familiar with some of the most common chords in standard pop music.
The only obstacle you might face is that the chords change frequently throughout the song, and it might be hard to memorize.
Let It Be (The Beatles)
One of the most famous and moving songs in the Beatles’ repertoire, Let It Be is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Most of the song relies on the same 4 chords, flipping the progression slightly when it moves from verse to chorus. And while the introduction makes the song seem like an intermediate-to-expert-level piece, it should be well within your capabilities even as a newcomer.
Clocks (Coldplay)
In the mood for something newer? Try Clocks by Coldplay. This song features one of the most recognizable piano intros of the 2000s and it sounds challenging – but in reality, it’s very approachable. There are only 3 main chords to learn, and the pattern repeats itself over and over.
Learning the rest of the song is more of a challenge, but it’s still something even an amateur can handle.
Developing Beyond Beginner Piano Songs
Just practicing these beginner piano songs will eventually turn you into a better player. But if you want to take the next step and become an intermediate piano player, you’ll likely need a little help. You’ll need to challenge yourself with more advanced songs and exercises, and more importantly, you’ll need to consider taking online piano lessons.
Through online piano lessons, you’ll work one-on-one with an expert piano instructor. You’ll learn more about how to read and play music and get introduced to a variety of songs that can turn you into a more impressive pianist. It all starts with your first lesson – and for that, we offer a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee!
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