A collection of recommended method books, courses, social media platforms and creators, books, tools, and more for anyone learning piano in any capacity. Sort, filter and search by difficulty level, resource type, and topic.
The Sessions series by Andrea Dow is a set of intermediate piano solos inspired by real, classical pieces of music. Fans of Einaudi, Glass, and Yiruma will love this series.
The Sessions series by Andrea Dow is a set of intermediate piano solos inspired by real, classical pieces of music. Fans of Einaudi, Glass, and Yiruma will love this series.
The Sessions series by Andrea Dow is a set of intermediate piano solos inspired by real, classical pieces of music. Fans of Einaudi, Glass, and Yiruma will love this series.
The Sessions series by Andrea Dow is a set of intermediate piano solos inspired by real, classical pieces of music. Fans of Einaudi, Glass, and Yiruma will love this series.
The Sessions series by Andrea Dow is a set of intermediate piano solos inspired by real, classical pieces of music. Fans of Einaudi, Glass, and Yiruma will love this series.
This blog post combats some problems of learning piano as an adult by giving you resources to get you through the first real push of learning something new. By Girl in Blue Music.
This blog post (in 2 parts) outlines the piano techniques required for success in each variation of Mozart’s “Twinkle Twinkle Variations.” By Girl in Blue Music.
This blog post goes over the question of authenticity in Mozart’s (and others’) music as well as playing ornaments, use of the pedal, and articulation and overall style. By Girl in Blue Music.
This article includes tips for playing large intervals as a small-handed pianist that promote healthy technique and ease of tension. By Girl in Blue Music.
Free eBook: if you’ve ever wanted to play Chopin on the piano or need some advice for his more difficult works, this eBook is for you. By Girl in Blue Music.
Maybe you have the same issue as me: there are so many sales going on, but most don’t seem to be things I’m interested in. Here are things I’ve bought in the past (or wish I did) on Black Friday. And they’re all piano-related!
Learning to pick piano music that is at the right level for you is one of the most difficult parts of learning piano. This article covers how to pick pieces and places to find sheet music.
In this article, I discuss the types of resources for learning piano that are out there and provide recommendations for finding which ones best fit your goals and budget.
Everyone has different goals in their musical journey, so the best piano, keyboard, and accessories are different for each person. This article covers what types of equipment you need to meet your specific goals and where to find them within your budget.
Part 4 of the “Chart Your Quest” series. This article focuses on the “MART” of SMART goals and what it means to reality-check expectations, as this is where new pianists especially struggle with setting themselves up for success. By Girl in Blue Music.
Part 3 of the “Chart Your Quest” series. This article shows you how to plan effectively, so you can achieve your goals and feel really awesome about the work you’re doing! By Girl in Blue Music.
Part 2 of the “Chart Your Quest” series for people wanting to start piano but don’t know where to start. These are the next steps in your journey. By Girl in Blue Music.
A blog post outlining the first steps you should take when you first start piano as well as how to plan out the rest of your journey. By Girl in Blue Music.
Free resource database on all things music theory and cognition. By Girl in Blue Music.
Free lessons on the fundamentals of jazz, comping in specific styles (imitating Thelonius Monk, Bud Powell, and others), improv, and chord progressions.
Sheet Music Plus is home to one of the largest catalogs of sheet music for any style and any instrument.
If you’re trying to decide if a piece is your level, search for it on Henle’s website. They have their own numbering system but also generally include ABRSM and RCM grades as well.
IMSLP boasts the largest free, public domain sheet music library. This page has a list of piano repertoire sorted into 11 different levels.
Practicing can be frustrating, but this free ejournal will help you prioritize joy and success in your practice sessions.
This is the method book I use in teaching adults. There’s something for everyone: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Spiritual Rock, and much more. Book 1 gives you a strong foundation for playing piano.
Steinway artist, Dr. John Mortensen runs this Youtube channel on all things piano. He doesn’t have any intro courses, but he does cover a lot of fundamental-to-advanced piano techniques and does an excellent job explaining each of these.
This app is a huge library of music to choose from. It’s great for sightreading: the music scrolls as you play. It also includes video lessons from solid instructions. I recommend it alongside traditional lessons. Use this link to get 20% off premium!
In this course, learn how to match pitch and identify scale degrees, intervals, chords, bass lines, melodies, and rhythm and meter. Then put it all together to play full songs by ear at the end!
A free course: learn how to read traditional staff notation, the logic behind notation, other forms of notation, and open up centuries of musical experiences for yourself.
This series covers everything from beginning all the way through advanced technique and repertoire, so it’s a truly comprehensive course for learning piano. Click to read my review!
Simple metronome I made as one of my first javascript projects! Handy if you need a chill metronome for practice.
Bongo cat will help you keep time with this free online metronome. One of my first javascript projects ever!
