Keyboard and piano: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Weeks 1–2
   Notes and keys

   Finding notes and basic finger positions.

2. Weeks 3–4
   Reading music

   Staff notation, rhythm and time signatures.

3. Week 5
   Scales and chords

   Major and minor basics and common chords.

4. Week 6
   Songs

   Pieces for fun and practice.

5. Week 7
   Technique

   Posture, fingering and smooth playing.

6. Week 8
   Graded exams

   Preparation for boards such as Trinity and ABRSM, where chosen.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Who it is for

Is this course right?

Learners (Ages 6 and up) who want a teacher to explain, correct and set practice, whether they are keeping pace or need support. Tell us the board or level and the teacher starts from there. Classes cover posture, finger numbers, reading notes and playing with both hands, with songs from the first weeks. A keyboard with touch-sensitive keys is better than a toy one, and the teacher advises before you buy.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see Keyboard and piano: what is taught online.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What Keyboard and piano costs

Foundation level. Courses of 20 or more classes cost 8 percent less per class, and 40 or more cost 12 percent less. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

Free practice

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