If you are an absolute beginner, this course is for you! If it has been several years since you touched a piano, and you need a review, this course is for you too! I’ll be your guide as you view the instructional videos, study the lessons, learn valuable practice skills, and play your way through the exercises and songs included in the book. Not only will you be playing music on the piano, but you’ll also be learning the language of music including reading rhythms and notes on the musical staff as well as recognizing various musical symbols. I’ve been teaching piano for 30 years; this introductory course utilizes my years of experience, and hopefully, will motivate and guide you in a conversational manner. May this course awaken your inner musician and inspire you to Play Piano Today!


Here's what people are saying!

“Laura’s on line piano course is perfect for me. I am a beginner and having Laura explain and demonstrate the lessons has been extremely valuable. It’s the next best thing to being in the studio, yet this learning method offers great flexibility. You can go at your own pace and practice as much as you want.“ – S. Johnson, Play Piano Today Student

"Are you an adult learner who has always wanted to play the piano but wish to direct your own study? From choosing an instrument to playing songs, this course offers step-by-step personable and encouraging instruction from pedagogue and concert pianist Laura Dean. Play Piano Today--a friendly, musically-solid introduction to the joys of making music on the piano."

— Rhonda Rizzo, No Dead Guys, a piano blog


I am more than halfway through your online Play Piano Today course, and I am thoroughly enjoying the experience. The course units are well thought out and progress logically, instructions are very clear, and although the course is designed for the beginner student, you do challenge us along the way. What I like most is that I can move forward at my own pace and rewatch some of your informative videos, if I feel the need. Thanks, Laura. I am looking forward to the second course.

– J. Sweeney



Play Piano Today Curriculum


  Introduction and Overview
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  Unit 1: Let's Begin
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  Unit 2: The Piano Landscape
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  Unit 3: First Songs in C Position with Hands Alone
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  Module 4: Reading and Playing Rhythms
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  Module 5: Introducing the Treble Clef Staff
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  Module 6: Introducing the Bass Clef Staff
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  Module 7: Introducing the Grand Staff
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  Module 8: Playing Expressively with Dynamics
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  Module 9: Articulations—Playing Legato and Staccato
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  Module 10: Putting It All Together—Extra pieces to practice what you've learned so far
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  Congratulations! You've Completed Play Piano Today, Part 1
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