Let it Be | Our Beginner Piano Series
This beginner piano series was designed for singers who want music theory to feel musical, not academic. Each release takes one core concept and connects it directly to what you hear, feel, and sing, using “Let It Be” as our through-line. Many students tell us they start with light-up piano tutorials on YouTube. That can […]
Building I, IV, V Chords in C, D, F, and G
EXERCISE Figure Out the Chords Color in the missing notes • I IV V in C, D, F, G • Formula: 2 + 1½ steps Key of C I IV V Key of D I IV V Key of F I IV V Key of G I IV V Print Coloring Sheet Reference Video
Voice Leading in a Progression (C Major)
Exercise 4: Closest Inversions Choose the inversion that is closest to the previous chord. Welcome! Pick the chord with the smallest movement between notes. Start Exercise Step 1 of 3 C → G C is in root position. Which G inversion is closest? G Root G 1st Inv G 2nd Inv G → Am G […]
Open Voicings for Seventh Chords
Easy Voicings Mini Lesson Fill in the answers, then check your work. Just put letter names. C, D, E, etc. No need to put quality such as major or minor. 1. What chord is in the circle? ____ minor 2. Write out all the notes including LH: 3. C + ____ minor = 4. […]
Why Are People Afraid to Play?: Notes From a Piano Teacher
Make a sound. Any sound. As a piano teacher, I have learned that that’s a surprisingly difficult instruction for people to follow. And how they respond can tell me a lot about how they relate to their voice or their instrument. It’s a little experiment I like to run when I run into a common […]
Playing Piano Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
Have you ever wanted to sit at the piano and play your favorite songs — but felt held back by complicated chords or theory? In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to play Let It Be by The Beatles using a simple yet powerful approach — making it perfect for beginners piano and voice students. The […]
What is Collaborative Piano?
If you’ve ever been to a voice recital or choir rehearsal, you’ve probably seen a pianist performing alongside the singers.
6 Best Vocal Warm-Ups with Piano for Beginners
Your vocal cords are muscles, just like the ones you use for walking and running every day. Would you run a marathon without doing some warm-ups first?
5 Most Popular Piano Chord Progressions in Pop Music
Are you ready to transform your lyrics into unforgettable songs?