Classics By Ear - Erik Satie
Now ANYONE can learn incredible Classical Piano
I would never have attempted to play these three beautiful pieces if it were not for Robin’s method of teaching. Thank you Robin.
Philip A.
Just completed this course.
I don't think anybody make the lessons easier than this lecturer. Simply awesome and I think it's a kind of psychological approach from the lecturer.
If you learn to play classical piano, please go dive into this right away!
Tariq H.
Robin is a great instructor. He breaks down these beautiful classical pieces into very digestible bits. His hierarchy of sheet music is also fantastically organized and useful, depending on where you are in your mastery of the song. He even adds good tips on how to take the songs to the next level. If you enjoy Satie, this video will certainly help you play his pieces, even if you're just a beginner like me.
Guy T.
I loved this course and the way the three musical pieces were divided into small easily digestible sections. You could quickly get a sense of achievement. The instructor's calm voice, explanations and encouragements worked well for me too. I learned to play the pieces much faster than I expected for a beginner!
Marie-France R.
I am completely amazed by this course. Not only did I learn to play the three beautiful Gnossiennes, which took me roughly 4 weeks to master each of them technically, but even better: on the way, this course taught me by example how to conquer any piece of music: by separating hands, figuring out the fingering, dividing the piece into smaller parts, practicing all of this slowly over and over and over again, to put it back together in the end. At times I didn’t believe I’d ever be able to play the next section, but Robin explained clearly how to practice all the difficult parts. And the method works. I’m still working on adding more expression to some parts, but I play the Gnossiennes so easily now that I can actually listen to myself playing and enjoy the experience. Thank you Robin, I’ve enjoyed this course so much!
Alexander W.
An amazing piece of tutoring. He is SO CLEAR and generous with the way he teaches. Sometimes feels he’s at you shoulder. I cannot recommend him more highly and all the piano courses he does.
Robert F.
My son, who is 10, has been learning piano through online courses and tutorials for about a year. We got him this one as he has been looking for some beautiful but challenging pieces. He absolutely loves it. It took him a few days to learn each piece. The instruction is clear and helpful, and the music is gorgeous. It's amazing to see how he has grown with this course and lovely to hear him play these, with increasing confidence and feeling, throughout the day each day. As a course, we couldn't recommend this highly enough. Our only suggestion would be to offer a follow-up to this one to teach the Gymnopedies. We would be the first to enrol!
Lesia S.
I'm quite impressed how an online course can be actually better than a presenting course. I didn't expect much of this, but I'm 100% satisfied and do believe is one of the best courses out there. At least is working really well for me.
Also, my aunt is taking another course from this teacher and she's enjoying a lot.
Thank you
Alex C.
Through his method of breaking down the songs into parts and his thorough and clear instructions, and supplemental PDFs, I was able to learn how to play gnossienne 1 and 2 from memory in 6 months
Arnold
This is exactly the kind of music i was looking for when i stumbled across this course. I like them because they sound classical yet a bit jazzy, which i think would make great background music without attracting attention. I think they are great pieces to learn for a beginner because they are fairly easy to play for the complexity of sound (big bang for the buck!). I took Robin's 'Piano for All' course too which was great so i was immediately sold on this course. Now i can play all three Gnossiennes pretty well.
Nicholas S
I have no words to express to you how good this course is, it’s AMAZING. The videos and PDF and easy to understand. I have learned each song in a matter of 5 days and I can now play them fluently. Wherever it’s a course from Robin hall you can expect to be good. This was such a great investment of my money
Anya P.
Never played piano before, I am learning so much and it is so fun to be able to play-- the resources that accompany the course are excellent.
Christiana D.
Exccellent course...I advise it to every body who want to work hard( repeat and repeat) and to enjoy. the lessons are cleared the course material good organized ...RECOMMENDED
Arie S.
I want to thank you for this course!
I started to learn as a novice using old 61-keys synth with squeaking plastic keys. In three months I started thinking on buying a good piano and in eight months I recorded my performance using my own perfect instrument which I love so much and which, I believe, will help me to learn my favorite pieces. You can listen to me playing the "Trois Gnossiennes" if you want ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPva4d9vNa1lgZhDRSjbekaWYfTz8Jueh )
I am an amator and do not take real music lessons with a teacher. Robin's course helped me not only to learn to play three beautiful pieces but also pointed out many important things which you need to pay attention and this helps me to proceed with my studying as an amator.
I havent got rid of performance fear completely (do you think it is possible?), - even when just recording (alone) I perform worse then without recording. However some of Robin's practics helps to be prepeared to perform even when nervous from the beginning to the end with reasonable amount of mistakes.
Maksym V.
This is an excellent course. I've finished Gnossienne #1 and am working on #2. Not sure if I will do #3 as I am a bit sated on Satie. But the techniques taught enable you to learn the pieces step by step until you perfect it to whatever standard you wish. For me, my playing of #1 is still a bit mechanical, but I can play it without looking at the music and really enjoy being able to. I don't like to sound like the old guy but I'm 68 and have never played piano (or keyboard in my case) before. NB I would recommend a piano if you have access. Electronic keyboards don't do the piece justice. Although I'm a bit over Satie I hope there will some new pieces by different composers in the future. I would definitely want to do those.
Highly Recommended.
Derek B.
Really enjoyed this course, it's been so helpful in learning play Satie's music. Very gentle, clear instructions and demonstrations on how to get the most out of the piece.
Marion P.
This is brilliant. I can’t imagine how a live teaching session could be better, as it can be paused, taken away, repeated.
Fergus R
Thank you for this journey into satie's World. I made progress in one of the hardest to define skills i;e. personal interpretation and feeling. I am delighted with the results ! Would strongly recommend for all levels of piano.
Anas C.
Great course and very good instructor, videos, resources. As far as I can tell this course also works for beginners if you are patient. I started learning piano six months ago (practicing 30-60 minutes per day) and started this course two months ago. Now I am already able to play Gnossienne no.1 quite well and just started learning number 2.
Jochen S.
Fantastic course to take a beginner like me through three beautiful classical pieces to the point that I can enjoy them from the perspective of a pianist (albeit a novice!) Thank you.
vincent R.
Great Course – Absolutely Love it. I'm currently taking Robin's Piano For All course, and I'm in the Classical Section, so this fits right in. Robin's style and methodology is fantastic. I learned No. 1 in less than a week. Take both courses - you'll be so glad you did. — A grateful student.
Paul L.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course.
I had heard Satie's Gymnopédies before, but not the Gnossiènes, and didn't really know what to expect. I initially found the musical scores a little overwhelming and intimidating when I first downloaded and looked at them, and doubted that I would be able to play them without a LOT of effort. Although I am not a complete beginner anymore and have been playing the piano for about a year now, Satie's pieces are not exactly easy!
But Robin has structured this course extremely well, breaking down each of the three pieces into logical sections. I loved learning these pieces in such a manageable, step-by-step way.
Although I have finished the course now, I realise that I will need to put in a lot more practice to feel really comfortable with the left hand jumps and chords and the strange-sounding right hand melodies, and to be able to bring it all together in a moving, expressive way - and to do so consistently, without errors.
Robin, thank you so much for guiding us through these beautiful pieces. I hope you'll offer more courses like this in the future.
Regine L.
Robin makes it so easy to learn. I had learnt the piano as a child but have gone back to it after many years and his method makes it really enjoyable as you see the progress you make. I did about 20 minutes each day and within two weeks I was playing the first piece.
Paola M.
It’s very well explained. Plenty of written material made in such a way that an individual just beginning to play piano can grasp it. I wish all courses would be presented in such a easy to learn format . Excellent job Robin!
Clifford K.
This method is absolutely one of the best ones I have ever tried to learn piano with. thank you so much for putting all these lessons together and I can't wait to learn more songs with this method from you, even the modern songs. thank you
Ehsan G.
Really fabulous course. I'm a "graduate" of PFA which incompletely adequate to tackle this at a comfortable speed; and I very much appreciated the teachers style and method.
And you end up with three lovely pieces to play for people and yourself.
Lionel S.
I am amazed!
Results have been totally over my expectations.
It almost feels unreal ("was that ME playing???")
Please do a course on "Bohemian Rhapsody next!
George T.
I am a 70 year old advanced beginner who has never tried to learn anything on my own without an instructor by my side. This was also my first attempt to play classical music. I had a great time, enjoyed every minute of it and felt like I did have someone to guide me through all of the pieces. I thought the presentations were very well organized and easily understood. I would definitely sign up for more of these. A great way to enjoy sheltering in place. Thanks again.
Paul B.I learnt to play piano as a child, but never learnt to play pieces off by heart. This method requires focus, but I learnt to play No1 in less than a week from memory and am delighted.
Tanya P.
Excellent professeur. Explications claires. Approche systématique. As great as Piano for All. Many thanks, great course.
Michel
I enjoyed this course as much as any course I've taken. It is a good length and very focused--it teaches one thing and teaches it really well. It provides a step-by-step walkthrough for playing Erik Satie's Trois Gnossienes on Piano. These are beautiful pieces and not too difficult to play, and Robin's method makes learning them really straightforward. I can now play through these pieces consistently, more or less by memory. My ability to read sheet music for piano improved significantly, though that is only a secondary emphasis in the course. Highly recommended for an adult learner with a tiny bit of piano who wants to master one piece. I'm already moving on to Robin's Bach course and looking forward to it.
David L.
Tous les moyens techniques et artistiques sont donnés par Robin Hall, professeur de piano généreux, pour s'approprier les trois premières Gnossiennes d'Erik Satie. Ce cours est pour moi une incroyable expérience que j'ai hâte de renouveler avec le cours "Bach Preludes". Un très grand merci.
Daniel B.
Confidence-Builder
Robin provides a wide variety of creative and interesting strategies for learning this piece, so if you persist, you can succeed, no matter what your learning style is. It does take a LOT of time, but it is definitely possible to get pretty good at the piece.
I especially appreciate Robin’s motivation and advice for making practice time more effective. I’m using these practice strategies on other pieces, so my playing has become more accurate since taking this class!
I wasn’t too crazy about the Satie piece when I listened to the course preview, but I’m very glad I signed up for this course. I’ve come to quite enjoy this piece, now that I can play it. It’s very soothing. Plus, it’s a confidence booster, because the music actually sounds like it’s harder to play than it is.
I hope Robin will set up some additional classes like this, to help us master a few more fun and impressive pieces.
Carolyn C.
This play-by-ear method is a good way to teach piano instead of the old fashioned, boring and difficult method. Divide and conquer, right hand first, then left hand, then play both hands. This method breaks it down to its simplest form and even beginners can play. Practice, practice, practice. Thank you Mr. Robin Hall.
Eduardo A. D.
I loved the songs. Very easy to follow and the results in little time are amazing. It feels like I know how to play!
Arnau Panosa B.
No hesitation in giving this 5 stars. Beautiful pieces, taught exceptionally well. Thank you so much Robin Hall!
Martin O.
Fantastic course. Loved the breakdown and following the teacher. it also gave me a clue how to approach any piece in the future.
Thank you!
Dimitry V.
Very detailed explanations, and excellent understanding of what a beginner or intermediate player needs to know for this piece. Five stars!
Josh G.
I found the course easy to follow, and I was surprised at how quickly I made progress. Would definitely recommend the course.
Richard W.
Amazing teacher for amazing music. I can even start playing music at 76.
God bless You All
Have a blessed wonderful year full of love joy and peace.
Michael
A brilliantly constructed course
Scarlet B.
I've been working on other pieces and just getting back to the Gnossiennes again. The courses are so consistent and well thought out, it's easy to resume learning.
John M.
I mean... this is awesome. Great thorough instruction, breaks it down and makes it simple to follow and progress quickly.
Samuel R.
Progression très progressive et bonne pédagogie : on commence par le plaisir d’écouter, puis de jouer, puis de lire les notes
Jamous M.
A great course of quickly and effectively pickup these 3 cool classics. I only intended to go 1st piece but the instructor has put together the course so well and I did 2nd piece as well and have plans to do the 3rd one too. Nice material, video and above all instructor have done a great job is walking me through the different section. I had about 6 months experience of learning/playing piano (all online) and was able to play first 2 pieces in this course pretty much in two weeks.
If the instructor is reading this comment.... Sir - Thanks for this great course and please create more such courses covering popular classics.
Vikas S.
I am incredibly happy with this course it’s changed the way I look at Music. I was completely overwhelmed with the Satie sheet music, 4flats! Now when I approach a piece I’m looking for patterns, for how the whole thing is structured. I listen more and better as well because I understand more. Thank you!
Luke R.
First I thought it was way out of my league, but with practise, I´m progressing a lot. The instructions are very clear. Thanks!
Jetta T.
De cursus heeft mij echt goed geholpen om weer een stap verder te komen. De lessen zijn overzichtelijk en duidelijk van structuur, net als bijgevoegde pdf's. Ik kan niet wachten op "nieuwe" muziekstukken...
Patrick K.
This is an excellent course brilliantly presented and taught, as are all of Robin's courses.
Steve L.
Sounds daunting at first but is broken down in such a way as to make it do-able. The combination of sheet music, cheat sheets plus the verbal instruction and video is very effective. If I can play the whole thing in two weeks anyone can as I am definitely a novice.
Pete.
Peter F.
I am 55, didn’t ever play the piano, however I do know how to read notes and I love classical music. Sati was not new to me. I enrolled to this course 3 weeks ago and so far it’s a pleasure.
At the beginning I thought it is too complicated as a first piece of music, however after practicing 4 time a week for 10-30 minutes i started to see noticeable improvement, like a magic it became easier and easier. Still I have mistakes and need more practice, however the “music” is there.
I highly recommend!
Yoav W.
WOW this instructor teaches in such an easy way to understand. From breaking down the sheet music to how to play expressively, everything seems so easy (because of the instructor). Thank you so much!! I learned the first Gnossienne in less thank a week. Fantastic!
Eric K.
Being a lockdown newbie (actually sticking to learning the piano) and of later years I found the Erik Satie tutorials really really great. I toyed with The Pianoforall course before but never really stuck at it however with some perseverance and actually setting aside the time and practicing daily in small chunks I have surprised myself and can actually play sections A, B & C from memory in a relatively short time. I have just watched the video on finessing the way you play the piece and will be taking those tips onboard next session. The way Robin takes each section slowly and dissects each part really works for me and allows me to ingest before moving on. Think I have a surprise for the family when I play for them at Christmas, not a Christmas song but who cares! Brilliant and look forward to future piano tutorials if presented in the same or similar way.
Alan M.
This is an absolute 5-star course! Perfect! I hope many more will follow! I recommend this course to anyone who can already play a little bit of piano. Thank you very much for these fantastic lessons!
Daniel H.
Firstly, I haven't finished the course yet. But I have learnt how to play Gnossienne No1 (I started playing it fairly reasonably, within 24 hours, and polished my technique over the course of a week) and have now started to play Gnossienne No2. But I think I know enough about this course to comment. I have been studying Piano for All course by the same author. So I already know what to expect. I only have good thing to say. It does not matter whether you read music or not, or whether you read music a little bit. You will learn to play these pieces. Even if you don't want to learn to play sheet music. There are enough ways to get you there and find yourself playing these beautiful pieces by Eric Sati.
Lawrence T.
Very good structure. You learn harmony (chords) first along with rythm. Then the melody. All along with some background information. Learnt to play Gnossienne No.1 after few hours.
Sönke D.
After literally one week of 20 minutes per day I could play the first piece without sheet music- this system is so satisfying and really works.!! Doesn’t mean I can improvise jazz yet but it’s totally got me enthusiastic to play and learn more. 5* from me...
Tristan C.
This course changed my mind about learning the piano! With a new method of teaching, it helps to learn and play classical pieces more smoothly. Although it teaches you to play only three pieces, I recommend you to take it and enjoy it!
Pouya L.
The lessons are nice and slow for a beginner, and the music is beautiful! Thank you....
Pauline E.
As an adult piano learner, I've studied playing piano with all kinds of methods for years. Yet I can only play two simple pieces. Following this course though, I learned the Gnossienne No 1 over a weekend(less than 10 hours). It feels great! And I get more interested in music theory now (tried to study the chords and inversions once, but it hadn't make much sense to me) as I can see how the chords work in action. Amazing course. Thank you for putting it together.
Hua W.
Great match for where I am because it is a very helpful reinforcement to my current music lessons that I’ m currently studying with a live instructor.
Alan Yip C.
Brilliantly organized!!!!!This course is great in all respects. I look forward to more like it.
Krisanna J.
C'est excellent mais parfois un peu trop rapide
Patricia A.
Really good, finished 1st gnossienne. The lessons are well structured and easy to follow! I hope Robin will do more music pieces from different composers in the future! I highly recommend his "pianoforall" course as well, that is truly an incredible value for money where you will learn, rythm, blues, ballad, classic, sight reading and get plenty of practice improvising. Robin also has a fantastic way of teaching where you both learn to play AND understand what you play as you follow.
Jakob L.
Fantastic course. I can read sheet music - but followed the instructions and learned the piece much quicker than if I was just reading alone. Also learned how to pick out particulars in different performances I listened to that I would like to add to my own interpretation. The videos, audio and pdfs are excellent. Really great experience!!!
Angela A.
Just purchased this course too. Couldn't resist because your courses are absolutely splendid (and to be honest, WELL under-priced - thanks for the absolute BARGAIN!). So I am now the proud owner of all your courses so far, Robin. Looking forward to diving into this one too in the near future! (I might even tackle it along with the Bach if I'm feeling really daring). Yet more splendid tuition - and truly beautiful music - to look forward to... Great stuff indeed! And very addictive...!!! Thanks and God bless, Robin :-)
Chris H.
Break down into A, B and C sections was very helpful in providing structure for practice of individual parts and overview of overall piece
Mark K.
Robin Hall is a master teacher. Please bring on more Robin Hall piano courses.
Philip D.
I am a beginner. Know some music theory but could never get things to "fit." This course does just that.
David F.
Thorough, painstaking demonstrations deconstructing the three pieces. Do the course and with practice you will be able to play the gnossiennes, as advertised.
David S.
Course Creator and Presenter, Robin Hall: Genius Piano Teacher!
A winning formula for teaching the piano with video, audio, and full written notes.
The course of three classical pieces by Erik Satie is well thought out. It Builds on earlier sessions. Essential skills are introduced, nothing is assumed.
It includes well designed camera work showing video of keyboard, music staff, hands, and fingering: with a second keyboard clearly showing (and naming) every note struck.
By knowing his subject thoroughly, Robin has structured his course from beginning to end to progress systematically until he reached his objectives.
Insights he has gained in his own studies enables him to teach … simply.
Resource downloads include the fullest PDF transcripts of material taught in video sessions with all music sheets available for printing. So, I was able to learn by watching, listening, reading, by making my own summary notes, and of course - by practicing daily.
A Brilliant Course Robin,
Thank you so much, John J
John J.
Een bijzondere cursus, erg leerzaam, nog nooit piano gespeeld en dan nu al Satie, ik ben 72 jaar oud en je bent dus nooit te oud om te leren. Bedankt Robin.
Ger K.
J’adore Satie & la manière dont le cours est donné! Je serais ravi de pouvoir apprendre les « Gymnopédies » du même professeur! Super cours, Bruno
Vessié B.
Excellent course, perfect for me. I am so thrilled that I kept motivated to practise a little each day and can now play the three pieces of music well enough to enjoy.
Julie P.
Amazing worth learning and explanation were precise and to the point it was a challenge for me to think I can play classical pieces but this course made all the difference....thanks robin
Vipul T.
Ive only been playing the piano for about a month, and I was able to play the first piece fairly well after just a few days, and had them all down in 3 weeks!
I wish I could learn all new songs with this format
Kevin S.
1st week. Very Good so far.
A few weeks on I am delighted with this course. When I have mastered and completed it I am hoping Mr Hall will be teaching vol 2 Classics by ear featuring Chopin Nocturnes !!!!!!!
Paul M.
Just starting the course, but so far fantastic. Well organized, pleasing voice and just the right pace. I also have his pianoforall course on Bach's Preludes which I can highly recommend if you enjoy the piano. Thank you Mr. Hall.
Clyde F.
A really well laid out course, thoroughly enjoyable and very effective. Thank you so much!
Simon G.
I've mostly completed the first Gnossienne. This is such a brilliant course that is well-organized, very thorough and detailed. I used to learn to play piano but I really like this new way of learning. I'm looking forward to other courses like this one. Thank you Robin for making these great lessons.
Nguyen D.
It is an excellent way to teach someone how to play....I love the music and I want to play it. The instructor does a very thorough job of explaining a lot about the piece...from they types of cords, how to read the music, when to press pedals, its pretty amazing. I am very happy to have found this teacher and this course. Worth every penny!
Heather P
très clair. Accessible de multiples façons. Documents écrit impeccable! merci merci!
Joelle R.
I am very much enjoying this course, it being well-structured. Although I can read music at a basic level, I find the various ways of remembering the left hand chords extremely useful. The pace of the sessions is perfect for me. I have a friend who plays a banjo and he can't read a note of music and uses lyrics with chords written above. It shows just how important it is to know the 'feel' of the piece by listening carefully to it being played, just as you recommend.Thank you.
Alan Norman B.
Awesome course. Helpful even if you have never played the piano but would take some time to get used to it.
For those who have been playing for 1 or 2 months, don't be afraid to tackle a proper piece. Just put in an 15 min on top of your normal practice and you'll be playing the haunting piece in a few weeks.
Playing a piece like this is highly motivating and keeps you going through the simpler pieces that you might be learning
Alvin L.
I'm loving this course. I can't believe in less than 24 hrs after signing up I'm playing some of my favorite key combinations by Mr. Satie. I didn't think it was possible this soon. The explanations are clear, easy to follow. Now all I have to do is practice. Can't wait to complete this course, complete my practice and be able to play these pieces by Christmas! Great course for absolute piano beginners. I highly recommend it.
MC V.
Seems to be easy also for beginners. I like this kind of approach to teach.
lorenz K.
Great course. I learned to play the first Gnossienne from start to finish in less than a week by watching this course and I have only been learning classical piano for a couple of months. It feels amazing to be able to play along with some of the classic Satie recordings and feel that not only do I get the notes right, but I'm also starting to add expression to my playing. Looking forward to future courses applying the same method!
Jaakko H.
I think it will help me a lot. I already know the keyboard and have a basic knowledge of the chords and scales but am weak on sight reading. I think this course will be a new challenge for me and fill in gaps in my experience.
Tom S.
So far I'm loving this teachers approach and straight to the point with out over talking the point lecture... so far very happy
Richard P.
This is such a great approach to learning this piece, with easily understood lessons, and just a pleasure to play!
Minnie G.
Great course, easy to understand, has a lot of support material in pdf. I look forward for more of these classics by ear series.
Carlos D.
This is the best course on piano and Robin Hall is best pianist and the best piano instructor. If you want to learn to play piano, take this course and other course “ Pianoforall “. Don’t ask me why just like why the sun roses from the east and sets on the west. I never thank you Robin enough for sharing your talent and knowledge to other people. God bless you. Anna Lam
Anna L.
Robin Hall is an amazing instructor. I have taken his piano for all class and learned a lot. Trying to learn to play piano in your 50s is difficult, but his method of teaching definitely works for me.
Mark W.
This is one of the best lessons I have ever done on a classical piece, he is an amazing teacher, everything is so clear, structured and easy to understand. I love his teaching style. I hope he does some more classical pieces. Thank you Robin.
Mary L.
Si lo è... Avevo già studiato con Roby e amo il suo modo di insegnare.
Maria de los Angeles S.
robin is a genius! i havent in my life, ever experienced a teacher who approaches piano playing as easy and compelling as he does. i not only i learn to play my favorite music with only basic music education (solfegio) that i had as a child, but i also feel that i am learning theory (chords etc) in a way that is so much fun and that elevates my general understanding! thank you, you are wonderful!!!
Tatjana D.
Yo vengo de estar estudiando el PianoForAll y me apetecía empezar con algo de clásico. Han faltado algunas partituras porque son 7 Gnossienne y sólo hay 3 y quizás algo de Chopin, pero... Me ha encantado!!!!
Talita V.
These are by far the best courses for piano I've come across.
Tony L.
It was super fun. The songs are beautiful
Josi
Clear, simple and well-illustrated, and not too fast.
Paul P.
Es ist sehr gut gemacht
Marcos Vizcaino G.
I didn't even know such a course existed. I learn music the best in this way. Before I thought learning piano is impossible, but this course has changed my mind.
Mina H.
This course is fantastic. The Music is mesmerizing and well taught.
Richard T.
I have tried many times to learn music and although I knew the information you gave,I appreciated the way it was given. Looking forward to see how the rest unfolds!
Martyn R.
Wow, I think this is the way I learn. As a young adult living in a new country years ago, I picked up the language surprisingly fast by just jumping in and speaking and "asking questions later". I love this. This is how this course is taught. I'm really excited and going to have to check out other courses from this teacher. Thank you!
Cynthia K.
Excelente. Es muy instructivo y detallado. He aprendido mucho .
Felicitaciones al autor del curso.
Brillante!!!
Leonel Barba G.
So easy to follow along at the piano! I love it!
Olivia Clari N.
All I can say is if you are even just a LITTLE tempted or curious if this course is right for you then GET IT. I sincerely say to you, regardless of your experience on the keyboard or piano you will be able to play this exactly as you hear it. Even if you have never played anything At all. In fact, I will go so far as to say this and the other offerings should be the first music you ever play on the piano. You will learn in a way that will make everything else you ever learn much easier to not only play but actually retain. I have often learned something and then I go on to other things and when I come back to that particular piece of music that I spent so much time learning I forgot how to play it. It really makes you question your method of learning. I know there’s tons of choices out there and of course they are all THE best way to learn or they simply make promises that frankly fall short of your expectations. At the risk of overstating this, you will get what you expect with this course. It Will not disappoint you. You do not need to know any theory you do not need to know the notes of the piano you don’t need anything but a few minutes to ENJOY learning some beautiful music that you will be proud to share with ANYONE. Heck you will be able to walk up to a piano in the middle of a mall and start playing and people will gather around and applaud. Ok so before you start thinking I was paid to post this review I will end it here just let me mention one last thing. Whenever someone found out I played piano, most of the time they would ask me to play something and I never knew what to play for them. Now when people ask I play this or one of the Bach preludes that Robin also teaches and it NEVER fails to impress and imagine after playing something so beautiful and then they ask you how long you been playing and you say well including today I guess about a week lol Anyway, I really hope this review helps you. If I end up giving you that extra little nudge you needed to try this course then GREAT. Teaching like this needs to be supported. It’s rare and frankly it’s very inexpensive.
Aaron B.
Excellent course and so easy to follow. Not even a quarter way through and can’t stop watching and learning!
Alan K.
Explained very clearly and beautifully played
Perry H.
Because of its flexibility of use. You can match your own ability and time available that you have. Which means you are in complete control of your own progress. It has never been patronising. In order to gain from the course you do have to be disciplined to carry out regular study. I’ve found all the courses I’ve tried very well paced and logically presented with very clear instruction. If anything I’ve signed up for more courses than I have time to concentrate on but I find I can drop in and out of your courses and easily pick them up where I left off and so far not been bored by any. They are in fact all related to my interest in becoming better educated about jazz piano. I have been involved with music most of my life and I feel I’m making more progress than ever before.
One thing my be of interest l’m 87 years old.
John B.
Explica muy bien, empezando por lo básico para poder tocar la melodía
Omar M.
I played Keys as a Young Boy....I am now 70....I was able to read and play music way back then. Now it seems very Foreign to me. I am making Great strides with Your Course and am now starting to get a feel for the piano again..Thank You for Your Knowledge & Presenting it so That I Can Understand and Will Play The Piano Again !!! Again....Thank You.
Denny T.
Excellent way to learn and to bring down a big tree... to divide to conquer 👏👍
Giang T N.
Course is superb ! Really helpful for an adult learner like me.
I feel the way Robin teaches should be made a standard for contemporary music teaching.
People who teach in the conservative classical way of reading from sheet music should adopt his way of teaching. Will make life easier for students.
Cheers ! :D
Supriyo B.
I love the way this instructor breaks things down. It is so easy to follow.
Stacy A.
De cursus is heel duidelijk. Alles wordt heel rustig uitgelegd in zeer duidelijke stappen.
Henk-Jan ten K.
Fantastic. Only someone who really understands music deeply could have created this.
Larry N.
Complete and precise teaching with the beginner in mind.
Bruce B.
Por ahora está siendo muy instructivo y claro.
Javier M.
Clear explanations that get you playing without sacrificing the theory.
Raphaele C.
Je n'en suis qu'au début mais pour l'instant je trouve excellent et ça me motive à aller plus loin, merci !
Guilhem P.
I love the way the music is broken down into sections with Robin playing the part we are going to learn then showing us how to play each section first with one hand, then the other and finally both hands together. My confidence is growing every day. It's great that I can learn at my own pace and can watch and listen as often as I want or need to and not worry about how quickly or slowly I'm learning.
Donna V.
In my opinion this is how piano should be taught. I will definitely be keeping an eye on Robin's courses because as a guitarist of over 40 years, this is how I prefer to teach. So it is a delight to see someone who teaches in this manner. Thank you Robin!!
Edgar V.
five star from the preview he is just a great teacher without effort and the way he lay out the teaching plan. every teacher should apply. His voice has a therapeutic effect !
Roberto da Gama P.
When I first heard the piece I never imagined I could ever play it. But thanks to the teaching method I managed to play it with an hour.
Ajnish Viswa Rai P.
This course includes...
For over a decade, Pianoforall has taught over 500,000 people worldwide how to play amazing pop, jazz, blues, ballads and improvisation, and now we’re going to teach you how to play INCREDIBLE Classical pieces in the same way.
These courses are for adult beginners who would love to build a repertoire of great classical pieces but who don’t have the time (or the inclination) to learn the ‘traditional’ ‘hard’ way.
This Classics By Ear Series will teach you a NEW way to learn classical piano – from the ‘inside out’.
The lessons employ an incredible variety of teaching devices!
Each video walks you through the pieces bar by bar. You can even slow the videos down by half
Every note is shown in Keyboard Diagrams so even if you don't read music you can learn the 3 Gnossiennes
Once you can play the pieces almost by ear you will learn to follow the sheet music
You learn how to divide the pieces into distinct, memorable sections
To help you memorize the pieces you can follow the carefully crafted 'cheat sheets'
You learn various memorable shapes and patterns that help with memorization
Our students have grown their skills by taking our courses. Here are just a few of their stories.
INSTANT ACCESS
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You can also DOWNLOAD the entire course as ebooks for offline access
Learn on your phone, tablet, laptop or even screen-share on your TV.
Within minutes you could start building an impressive Classical Piano repertoire
You will be able to review your order before you complete your purchase. The order form will open in a new window.
We are SO confident in the quality of this course, we're happy to provide you with a refund if you're not satisfied for any reason.
General Questions
This course is designed for everyone, regardless of prior musical knowledge
You will be learning though a mixture of video instruction, keyboard diagrams, memory tricks and cheat sheets and AS you learn to play by ear you will also learn how to follow the sheet music.
You will only need a very basic understanding of sheet music to learn any of these courses and for those that need it, this is taught in 30 minutes in the first section
Mainly, you are going to learn to see the piano in a new way. Instead of a frightening alien language you will learn to see the keyboard in terms of SHAPES and PATTERNS.
Once you can play the pieces 'by ear' the sheet music is SO much easier to follow.
Ideally an hour every day - but many students have learned the pieces within months with just 30 minutes practice every day. The teaching methods really DO work!
No way! If you were learning in the old fashioned way then it can take years - but with Classics By Ear you will be playing these beautiful pieces with months and learning so much musical knowledge along the way.
While the ability to read sheet music is valuable, it often restricts musicians to playing only what is written.
Classics By Ear takes you beyond the confines of sheet music, and provides a unique approach that focuses on the fundamental structures and principles of music.
You’ll learn the “why” behind the music, gaining a deeper understanding of how it all fits together.
The course comes with exceptional PDF resources which can be viewed on your digital device or printed out to set on your keyboard or piano.
Technical Questions
After you sign up you get INSTANT ACCESS to the lessons. Everything is contained with a very user-friendly course player.
The lessons are accessed online via your browser on a computer, tablet or phone.
But if you wanted to work offline you also get the complete course in downloadable ebooks
The lessons work equally well on a keyboard, digital piano or acoustic piano.
The criteria for a keyboard are as follows
Purchase Questions
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You will only be charged once!
There is a full no-questions-asked, 60 days money back guarantee!
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