Not Sure Where to Begin?
This site has a lot of content. Here’s how to navigate it based on where you are in your journey.
I Don’t Have a Keyboard Yet
Start with Buying Your First Keyboard. Short version: get something with weighted keys. Brand matters less than you think. Budget $300-500 for something that’ll last years.
Then read Piano Setup at Home so you don’t wreck your back like I did practicing at my kitchen table.
I Just Got a Keyboard and Have No Idea What to Do
Perfect. Read Starting From Zero for your first week. Just the basics – find middle C, learn the musical alphabet, basic hand position.
Then The Complete Beginner’s Guide maps out the full journey month by month.
I’ve Been Playing a Few Weeks/Months
If your left hand feels useless: The Left Hand Problem
If you want to understand what you’re playing: Music Theory in Plain English
If you’re ready for real songs: Your First Songs Guide and Easy Songs That Don’t Sound Like Kids Music
If progress has stalled: Dealing With Plateaus
I’m Struggling to Practice Consistently
This was my biggest challenge. Read The 10-Minute Rule first – it saved my practice habit.
Then Building a Practice Routine for the full structure.
If motivation is the issue: Staying Motivated When Piano Feels Pointless
I Want to Understand Theory
Start with Music Theory in Plain English for the overview.
Then dig into specifics: Notes, Keys, and Scales and What Chords Actually Are
For reading notation: How to Read Sheet Music
I Want Song Recommendations
Easy Piano Songs for pop/contemporary
Classical Pieces That Won’t Bore You for classical
How I Figure Out Songs By Ear if you want to learn songs without sheet music
Browse by Topic
All guides organized by category:
Learn Piano: My Story | First Week | Finger Exercises | Left Hand | Timeline
Music Theory: Theory Basics | Scales | Chords | Rhythm | Sheet Music
Songs: Easy Songs | Classical | By Ear | YouTube Tutorials
Gear: Keyboards | Digital vs Acoustic | Setup | Headphones | Apps
Practice: Routine | 10-Minute Rule | Motivation | Plateaus | Performance