Here at Piano Picnic, we believe in teaching adults to play the piano freely, without the constraints of traditional sheet music.
With our step-by-step curriculum of 2-minute piano lessons, even total beginners can quickly unlock their musical potential and embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery. Join us as we explore the vibrant world of piano and learn to play it like you mean it!
I’m so obsessd with this topic I wrote a book about it! The Indispensable Guide to Learning Piano Without Sheet Music. Grab your copy here!
Endless Exploration:
At Piano Picnic, we embrace the idea that learning piano should be a boundless adventure. Say goodbye to rigid levels and hello to endless learning possibilities. Our curriculum is designed to let your curiosity roam free, encouraging you to explore various styles, techniques, and genres. Whether you're interested in playing by ear, diving into lead sheets, riffing, comping, improvisation, or even songwriting, we've got you covered. Your musical exploration knows no bounds at Piano Picnic.
2-Minute Mastery:
We understand that time is of the essence in today's fast-paced world. That's why our lessons are structured into bite-sized 2-minute sessions. Don't let a busy schedule hinder your musical aspirations. Our concise and focused lessons allow you to make progress even with just a few minutes to spare each day. With our efficient approach, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can develop your piano skills and build a solid foundation for your musical journey.
Personalized Pathway:
At Piano Picnic, we believe in tailoring your learning experience to suit your unique needs and goals. Our personalized curriculum ensures that you receive a customized lesson plan designed specifically for you. We take the time to understand your preferences, strengths, and areas of interest, allowing us to guide you towards becoming the pianist you aspire to be. Your musical journey is as individual as you are, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Creative Expression:
Unleash your creative potential as a pianist with Piano Picnic. Our program is designed to foster your artistic side, allowing you to play the piano with passion and flair. We encourage you to break free from the constraints of traditional sheet music and explore new ways of playing. We empower you to infuse your own personality and style into your performances. Let your musical expression shine through and captivate your audience.
Freedom from Sheet Music:
Reading sheet music can be daunting for many aspiring musicians. At Piano Picnic, we provide a refreshing approach that allows you to play the piano freely, without the pressure of note-reading. While we recognize the importance of sheet music as a valuable skill, we believe in developing your musicality beyond notation. We teach you to rely on your ears, encouraging you to trust your intuition and play by ear or from lead sheets. With us, the joy of playing the piano becomes a truly liberating experience.
Motivated Musicianship:
Our central mission is to cultivate motivated musicianship within each of our students. We inspire you to approach your piano playing with passion, dedication, and a desire to continuously improve. With our mantra, "play it like you mean it," we encourage you to infuse emotion and intention into every note you play. Our supportive environment, combined with our comprehensive curriculum, motivates you to strive for excellence and embrace the joy of making music.
Piano Picnic invites you to embark on a musical adventure where freedom, creativity, and self-expression are at the forefront. With our step-by-step curriculum of 2-minute lessons, we make piano learning accessible and enjoyable for all adults, regardless of their prior experience.
Step into a world of endless exploration and discover the exhilaration of expressing yourself freely through music.
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Unleash your inner pianist with Piano Picnic and let the music begin!
Finding your voice is about learning to listen to the things that get your blood pumping - those are the things that create emotional reactions in you, and those are the things that will feel so incredible to express in a lyrical way.
Let’s address some of the most common excuses for why pianists (& musicians in general) think they can’t, shouldn’t or won’t write their own original songs (and why they definitely should!)
Even if you’ve never even thought about writing your own songs - today we’re going to look at how the act of songwriting benefits you as a musician, in a way that few other processes can.
The ability to effortlessly flow across the piano keys without stopping is a technique that requires practise, patience and a couple secrets.
Are you enjoying what you’re playing? Are you getting that *𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖈* feeling that we all chase in our musical journey? Here’s how to purposefully find that feeling for yourself.
This is a much-requested topic from students who know how to play chords and scales, but struggle to sound confident and convincing. Discover the secrets to sounding cool, calm & collected gathered from 25+ years of performing experience!
What is meditative piano? Learn what it is, where it came from, what it sounds like and why it’s the perfect way to begin improvising on piano!
Many pianists don’t even take a moment to think about this and it worries me because without steering the ship someone will steer it for you.
The one mantra that has FOUR different meanings that you can repeat to yourself whenever you lack the motivation to practise at the piano.
Learn what makes the Piano Picnic style of learning different to the rest. If you haven’t done a course with me yet, this is the perfect introduction to what to expect, who’s suited to my courses, and the ethos behind my unique teaching style!
Want to start playing the blues on the piano just for fun? This irresistibly fun & quick-fire tutorial will get you jamming the blues immediately!
I began to feel more confident in ‘free-playing’ situations - more confident than I’d ever felt trying to play perfectly from sheet music. My riffing ability became my new strength and it got me through so many nail-biting situations…
If you want to play freely, you've got to practise playing freely! Makes sense when you think about it, right? And how does one practise playing freely? I have 5 activities for you to start doing that will draw that 'natural talent' for playing freely dramatically closer!
Riffing is a term that guitarists use a lot, but not so much with pianists. But what do you call it when pianists can add their own style to a chord and create a catchy motif? Yeh... we're riffing! Here's why it's important that you start developing this skill.
When I started Piano Picnic, I knew that I wanted to teach the creative piano skills that seldom are taught… I always wondered why I couldn’t find a teacher to teach me these skills – the old school of thought being that you should train for a decade with the traditional method before branching out. But creative training is not exclusive to advanced pianists…
I'm reflecting on 4 years of being a piano coach online, how I NEVER wanted to be a piano teacher and what I’ve learned about today's piano students (that shocked me!).
You've admired professional musicians for this skill and believe or not, you can begin practising to develop this skill right now!
Chords sounding a little undead? Learn tricks to turn your chords into heavenly treats!
There are factors working against you when it comes to your quest to play piano creatively - let’s look at what they are and how to SQUASH them!
If you've been disappointed with traditional piano methods you're not alone. Here's why I believe the traditional methods of the past no longer fit today's amateur pianists.
Discover 10 ways chord progressions can benefit your piano skills & overall musicianship!
Put away the finger-daggers and stop randomly stabbing at keys!
Playing by ear is a skill (not a lottery!). When you learn more about this particular topic you'll be able to make intelligent choices (rather than random guesses) at what you hear.
When I studied at University for my music degree, I was taught from the get-go that everything there is in music to do, has already been done.
Like the saying, “there’s nothing new under the sun” – though we get excited about people putting a new twist on an idea, there is a distinct lack of completely original ideas these days.
Have you come across a lead sheet or jamming on a chord progression and you realise that you can't, for the life of you, remember what those chords are anymore? I call it ‘chord amnesia’, when we forget chords all. the. dang. time!
If you want to unleash your creativity at the keys you want to do all of those things and more, then you need to learn more about chords and their jobs than you currently know!
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Here at Piano Picnic, we believe in teaching adults to play the piano freely, without the constraints of traditional sheet music.
With our step-by-step curriculum of 2-minute lessons, even total beginners can quickly unlock their musical potential and embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery. Join us as we explore the vibrant world of Piano Picnic and learn to play it like you mean it!