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Free University Piano Course for Beginners

The complete beginner course, in order, free — the same curriculum I teach at universities. Follows Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Piano Course, Level 1, lesson by lesson, nothing skipped.

The full 41-lesson course, free & in orderTaught by Dr. Maria Pisarenko, DMA100% free on YouTube
The full course

Watch in order — Lesson 1 to 41

Press play below to start the whole course playlist from Lesson 1. Each lesson has chapters, so you can jump to any topic.

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Warm up right here

Try the keys before your first lesson

Tap the keys, play a song, or record your own melody — then start Lesson 1 and learn to do it properly.

Play a song — and watch the keys light up.

After a few lessons, you'll play these for real.
What you'll learn

A real foundation, step by step

Posture & hand position

Sit correctly, shape your hands — the technique that prevents bad habits.

Reading music

Notes on the Grand Staff, key signatures (to 1♯/1♭), counting in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4.

Chords & harmony

C, G7, F, D7 — and how music actually works.

Both hands + pedal

Play hands together with the damper pedal, smoothly and musically.

Scales

C, G and F major — the keys your first pieces live in.

Real pieces

Perform complete pieces properly — not just pressed, played.

Companion course

Extra Practice — play along with me

Eight close-up play-along sessions that accompany the main course. Watch my hands from above and practice together, at your pace.

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What students say

★★★★★

“After being away from piano lessons for 15 years… Dr. Pisarenko is a great instructor for me. She's kind and patient and encouraging… top notch instruction. She's the best!”

— Guillo L., returning adult studentYelp

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Free guide

Get the Adult Beginner's Piano Starter Guide

Start the right way — the first steps, the right instrument, and how to practice, in one free PDF.

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What you'll need

The book & a good keyboard

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📘 Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One, Level 1

The course book — we follow it page by page.

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🎹 A digital piano with 88 weighted keys

Yamaha P71, Roland FP-10 or Casio PX-S1100 — see my full recommendations.

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Your first lesson takes 20 minutes

Start today — properly, from the very first note.

▶ Begin with Lesson 1