Learn how to play piano without the high cost of private lessons. How? Read on!
Who Are We?
We are a group of people whose lives where changed by music. Not just by listening to it, but by learning how to play it. We want to share the joy of being a musician with others, but realize that not all people can afford, or have easy access to private lessons. Before the Internet existed, people had to learn to play the piano the same way they’ve been learning for hundreds of years – with a one on one, private instructor. But the Internet now offers a much easier way to become a piano player without ever leaving your home.
We have reviewed more than 40 website-based training programs, which teach people how to play piano at home, each using its own unique online lesson system. After 100’s of hours reviewing those 40 systems, we picked the top 3 based on our own criteria of cost, instruction method, and variety of practice songs and bonuses. Just read below for our in-depth reviews of these three programs. Pick one that is right for you, and being playing piano today!
Check below for our reviews of the top 3 programs that teach you how to play piano in the comfort of your own home.
Rocket Piano
About the Product
Rocket Piano is our number 1 pick out of the more than 40 programs we reviewed. The lessons are available both online, or, if desired, through actual DVDs, mailed to your house. The program offers more than 200 lessons, plus about 60 video lessons, designed to take you through your first 8-12 months of playing piano. We were particularly impressed by the instruction method. The camera angles are perfect and the instructors are top notch – making you feel that you are sitting right next to them. Add in a few bonus programs like a downloadable metronome and a couple of games that teach proper technique – and what we have here is the best program in online piano training. Make sure you watch the sample demo lesson.
Pricing
This package is very well priced at only $39.95 for the downloadable lessons or $ 199.95 if you need the DVDs. You get the same content in the downloadable version as the DVD version, so if you are able to watch it online, it presents an incredible value. The company offers a full money back guarantee if you are at all dissatisfied (you won’t be!).
Learn and Master
About the Product
Learn & Master Piano is our second choice in our review of more than 40 piano training programs. This program only is available on DVD, and is a strong choice for students looking only for a DVD based instruction program. The company has more than 10 years of experience with online music instruction – so their instruction techniques and videos are top notch. The package includes 14 dvds and a lot of printed materials which can take a player from 6 months to 1 year to go through, depending on how much time the player devotes to practicing. The key component to this DVD based system is the online forum where students can share tips, and chat with instructors who can answer questions and offer encouragement throughout the learning process. Last but not least – the 2 instructors in this course won Grammy awards as professional pianists!
Pricing
The 14 DVD set costs $149 and includes the online support forum. A discount is available if multiple levels are purchased all at once. Also, this system comes with a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee.
Power Piano Chords
About the Product
Power Piano Chords is our third choice, but it is not for beginner level players. This is actually a downloadable book, which teaches chords necessary for more advanced playing. In addition to the 100+ page e-book, the purchaser also gains access to a website where they can see and hear all of the chords actually being played. Since chords are the building blocks for any pianist, this e-book offers a quick and memorable way to super charge your chord playing ability. Players who enjoy improvising will especially benefit from this offering.
Pricing
This e-book sells for $39, which is only $1 per lesson. We estimate it would take a beginning/intermediate level player about 2 months to master the content. Power Piano Chords offers a good value for someone looking to add a bit of spice to their piano playing abilities.
