Beginner Piano: Learn to Play from Scratch
Learn to play the piano from absolute scratch in just 12 guided live sessions, building real skills you'll use for a lifetime of music.
About this class
Whether you've never touched a piano before or are just getting started, this beginner-friendly course is designed to give you everything you need to start making real music. Over 12 live, interactive sessions, you'll build a solid foundation in piano technique, music theory, and rhythm — all guided by an experienced instructor in a supportive online environment. Each 60-minute session introduces new concepts step by step, building naturally on what you've already learned. You'll start with the basics — how to sit correctly, hand positioning, and finding your way around the keyboard — and progressively work toward playing melodies and simple songs with both hands. You'll also develop a practical understanding of music notation, scales, and chords that will serve you for years to come. Live sessions mean you get real-time feedback, answers to your questions, and the motivation that comes from learning alongside others. This isn't passive video watching — it's an interactive experience designed to accelerate your progress and keep you engaged every step of the way. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and confidence to play beginner-level songs independently, read basic sheet music, and continue growing as a pianist on your own or in further study.
What we'll do
- Live posture and hand position check via webcam with real-time instructor correction
- Keyboard scavenger hunt: instructor calls note names and learners race to find and play them
- Call-and-response melodic echoing: instructor plays a phrase and learners immediately echo it on their piano
- Group slow-to-fast tempo drills using a shared metronome count
- Rhythm clapping and body percussion exercises done simultaneously on camera
- Note flashcard speed drills with cards displayed on screen by instructor
- Spotlight performance moments where one learner plays for the group and receives structured feedback
- Error-spot surgery: isolating a difficult passage and repeating it as a group
- Backing track play-along sessions to develop tempo steadiness and musicality
- Mini end-of-course recital with peer appreciation and instructor feedback
Practical Project
My First Piano Piece Performance
Over the course of the 12-session curriculum, learners will prepare and perform a short, complete piano piece (8–16 bars) of their choosing from a provided beginner repertoire list. The piece should incorporate both hands, basic dynamics, and correct fingering, demonstrating all core skills developed throughout the course.
Expected result: Learner performs a complete beginner piano piece (8–16 bars) using both hands, demonstrating correct sitting posture, hand position, finger numbering, steady rhythm, and at least one dynamic contrast. The performance is delivered live in Session 12 with confidence and musical intention.
What you'll need
- Acoustic or digital piano / keyboard (minimum 61 keys with touch sensitivity recommended)
- Beginner piano method book (instructor will specify edition, e.g., Alfred's Adult All-in-One Course Level 1 or Faber Adult Piano Adventures Book 1)
- Printed or digital staff paper for notation exercises
- Pencil for marking fingerings and notes in sheet music
- Metronome (physical, app, or free online — e.g., Metronomeonline.com)
- Instructor-provided PDF: Beginner Repertoire List for Final Performance Project
- Instructor-provided PDF: Session-by-session practice guides and backing tracks
- Access to eriVelle platform for live sessions, community forum, and resource downloads
- Stable internet connection and device with webcam and microphone for live participation
Prerequisites
No prior experience required. Learners will need access to a piano or keyboard (at least 61 keys recommended) and a device with a stable internet connection to participate in live sessions.
Cancellation & Refund
Full refund up to 48 hours before the session. 50% refund within 48 hours. No refund after the session starts.
Available Plans
Choose your plan during registration
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