Start at the piano.
One small discovery at a time.
Free piano lessons with Jamin Coller.
Find your way around the keyboard, hear how notes relate, and build a practice routine you can use. Each lesson pairs a teaching video with a small exercise to try.
No membership needed for these lessons.
Creating a Piano Learning Plan →
A useful piano plan starts with something you want to be able to play. Choose a small musical goal, a realistic practice routine, and a way to notice progress.
Higher vs. Lower Notes on Piano →
Hear the difference between higher and lower pitches, then find the same movement on a piano keyboard.
White and Black Notes on Piano →
Use the repeating groups of two and three black keys to find your way around the piano.
Piano Note Names: A Through G →
Learn the seven letter names that repeat across the piano, using the black-key pattern as your guide.
Half Steps and Whole Steps on Piano →
See and hear the smallest neighboring-key movement on the piano, then combine two half steps into a whole step.
Keys and Tonality: A Piano Introduction →
Explore how a collection of notes can create a sense of musical home, and how that relates to keys and scales.
Major and Minor: Hear the Difference →
Compare major and minor sounds at the keyboard, beginning with a three-note chord and one changed note.
Piano Scales and Modes Workshop →
Explore scales as organized note patterns and connect those patterns to the music you want to play.
Piano Practice Habits That Give You Direction →
Make practice more focused by choosing one small problem, listening carefully, and noticing what changes.
How to Practice Piano With a Metronome →
Use a steady beat to hear your timing clearly and build reliable movement through a phrase.
Beginning Piano Technique →
Start with a comfortable setup and simple movements that let you focus on the sound you are making.