Learn piano at your own pace
Friendly, plain-English guides for adults teaching themselves piano: chords, playing by ear, easy songs and practice routines that fit into 15 minutes a day.
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Whether you’re 25 or 75, starting from zero or coming back after years away, pick the topic that matches where you are today.
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Getting Started
How long piano takes, whether it’s hard, keyboards vs pianos, and how to begin as an adult or senior.
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Teach Yourself Piano
Step-by-step plans for learning without a teacher, and what self-taught players get right (and wrong).
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Hi, I’m Elise
I write PianoPace for grown-ups who always wanted to play and are finally doing it. No conservatory pressure, no “you’re too old”: just clear steps, songs you’ll actually enjoy and routines you can keep up. More about PianoPace.