Learn Piano Without Reading Sheet Music

“The Very Best Piano Instruction may well be the best piano instruction on the web.” It makes difficult classical and contemporary arrangements easy to digest in an intuitive, revolutionary way. Word Notation is easy to understand and read — a student can learn their favorite music in minutes.

Cooper Walker

“The site is set up much like a MasterClass and is led by individuals with expertise in their fields. The music incorporates classical, modern, soundtrack and alternative. The ability to offer some free lessons prior to signing up differentiates this website from others. I would highly recommend this site.”

Rue Lockman

“I really enjoyed Matt Peterson’s Piano Basics course, especially chords and inversions. It was a great intro, gave a solid foundation, and provided enough knowledge to begin to jam.”

Asehli Howe

“I love Paul’s passion for piano and creating an accessible platform for musicians and non-musicians. I appreciate the word graph notation, simplified songs options, and play-along instructional videos. A great resource to develop my own skills and use with my students.”

Zach Taylor · Drummer & Music Teacher

“I played bass for a band and tried other piano sites — their instruction was complicated and dry. I discovered The Very Best Piano Instruction and found it very different: the keys light up, playback speed is adjustable, and there’s a huge collection. The website is stellar and suitable for all age groups and skill levels.”

Erin Sterril

“An incredibly comprehensive and user-friendly resource. The shadow behind the keys felt natural and made following the instructor very easy. I’m a violin musician and teacher and struggled with bass clef — Word Notation helped me grasp it in much less time than figuring it out on sheet music.”

Hannajoy Gephart · Music Teacher

“I’ve been practicing 5 Level 3 classical songs and really love how the material is presented. So much better and easier than the piano apps I’ve tried. I read the About Us page and the story of how this method was developed was quite interesting. I recommend this site.”

Lisa Graham

“Hands down the best piano instruction I’ve come across. I never learned to read sheet music proficiently, which kept me limited to simple songs. With Word Notation as a replacement, I can now learn the songs I always wanted to play.”

Audrey Miklautsch

“Thank you! I’m a beginner pianist, and the videos were spot on in helping me understand keynotes. Watching my grandmother play as a child inspired me; starting over from scratch with these tutorials has helped me feel that passion again.”

Richard Schafer

“There are 11 pro players across classical, jazz, contemporary and blues. I learned Word Notation easily and played the free song Liebestraum No. 3. My favorite part is not being bombarded with a subscription fee.”

Nilam Patel

“The layout is well-planned and I had little trouble navigating through the material. The site is full of songs in different genres and covers pretty much everything. The How to Use Word Notation video sums it up nicely in a concise 3-minute presentation.”

Desdemona Tallyn

“I’ve been playing piano on and off since childhood and this site has available some very advanced songs. Watching the videos shows how songs were improvised. I especially learned many tricks of the trade from Ken Phelps.”

John Stuckel

“Very professionally put together and the intro videos do a good job of explaining how to maneuver around the site. They also explain in very straightforward language how to read the Word Notation.”

Charlene Hernes

“I took piano lessons in grade school and learned sheet music, but watching the videos is a real help. It is very clear to see what is being played and the audio is as good as any professional recording.”

John Malcolm

“When I was younger, I felt discouraged because learning sheet music wasn’t easy for me. To come across theverybestpianoinstruction.com is a Godsend. I purchased a piano with the confidence of a real pianist.”

Zena Richardson

“Clean, easy-to-navigate interface; some songs are free. The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging. The courses build on each other logically. A fantastic resource whether you’re a beginner or experienced player.”

Jean Vidaillet

“Here 20 years later I wish I’d stuck with piano. When my girlfriend recommended this site I was skeptical but open-minded. The Very Best Piano Instruction is very cool and makes learning a lot simpler. I love that it doesn’t ask for payment upfront — you can try it free without a credit card.”

Benjamin Parkerson

“I procrastinated learning because of perceived difficulty, but this website is great in so many ways: comprehensive videos, everyday language, a back-shadow showing which key is played, NO sheet music, adjustable speed, a free trial, and a huge song collection. It really lives up to its name!”

Quenton Richardson

“I studied jazz saxophone in college and took great interest in Scott Grube’s Blues course. He instructs not only the basics and some riffs but how to develop your own sound within the genre. I found courses that spoke directly to my goals as a piano player while barely scratching the surface of what the site can offer.”

Kevin Jacobi

“A worthy introduction to those beginning their foray into the magical world of piano. Especially helpful for those coming without any training or prior exposure to music theory, sight-reading, or a keyboard. As a piano teacher, I appreciate both musically-notated pieces and the Word Notation graph.”

Maria R. Welch · Piano Teacher