learn to play piano freely WITHout sheet music.

I'M READY

What would it feel like to:

*Learn any song by ear?*
*Improvise?*
*Riff on chords & off-the-page?*
*Expand on a simple lead-sheet?*
*And even write your own songs?*

These are the skills of the Creative Pianist!

Sound impossible?
It’s much easier than you think.

Here’s why:

You don’t need to be ‘born with it’!
You don’t need to read sheet music!
You don’t have to complete all the traditional ‘grades’ to get there!

Our Strategy:

snackable lessons:

My premium self-paced, skill-centered courses are renowned for being perfectly succinct and streamlined. There’s no extra fluff or flounce here! Perfect for busy people.

“I appreciate Ruth’s quick lessons... I was able to gain so much information in a short time that I could immediately apply on the piano.”

— Mary Lou Kennedy.

group coaching:

My coaching is all about getting you inspired and motivated – and my students rave about it! Part training + part Q&A, this is your chance to connect & learn alongside peers.

“The coaching is laid back, yet informative & helpful. You feel as though you’re sitting with a long time friend, but you’re learning something and it doesn’t feel condescending.”

— Alexx Giorgione.

Unparalleled support:

Get by with a little help from your motivating piano coach! I’m always just an email away and ready to help you get to the next level!

“It’s just so great to be part of such a fantastic community. You are all a great bunch of guys! Man this is going to be a blast!”

— Malcolm Walker.

Hi, I’m ruth!

I’m a vintage-loving, Piano Coach & Music Mentor from Raglan, New Zealand.

I guide & nurture adult students who are tired of traditional piano-learning methods into becoming the creative pianists they desire to be.

The Piano Picnic strategy is to deliver self-paced lessons inspired by the micro-training method of short, regular bursts of focus. Students enjoy the self-paced nature of my streamlined, skill-centered courses alongside highly supportive & motivational group coaching.

Our community mantra is ‘Play It Like You Mean It’ - because life's too short to be bored at the piano!

GOT QUESTIONS? Let’s connect! Email me.