The Pianoforall course
Everything you need to go from first chord to playing by ear
Nine books of short video lessons, taught by Robin Hall. You start with chords and rhythm, then move through blues, ballads, jazz and improvisation, and finish reading music and playing classical pieces.
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Curriculum
The nine books
Work through them in order. Each book builds on the last, so you always know what to practise next.
Want to see the method before you buy? Watch the sample lesson on the home page, or read how the method works.
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Book 1 · Chords and rhythmParty Time: Rhythm Style Piano
Your first chords and 15 rhythm patterns used in popular songs. Both hands play from the first lessons, so you sound like you are playing music, not exercises.
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Book 2 · Left-hand patternsBlues & Rock ’n’ Roll
The boogie and rock ’n’ roll rhythms behind Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard. You can use them with hundreds of classic songs.
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Book 3 · InversionsChord Magic
Inversions, a chord chart and speed-learning drills. Your hands stop jumping around the keyboard and chord changes start to flow.
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Book 4 · Richer chordsAdvanced Chords Made Easy
Seventh chords and the richer sounds you hear in popular songs, taught by shape and sound, with plenty of practice progressions in familiar styles.
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Book 5 · Melody and improvisingBallad Style
Broken chords, melody over chords and your first improvising. By the end you play full-sounding ballads and start making up your own.
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Book 6 · Jazz chords and runsJazz Piano Made Easy
Jazzy chords, runs, riffs and blues scales, broken into small patterns you can use straight away.
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Book 7 · Blues improvisingAdvanced Blues
Turnarounds, soloing ideas and grooves over classic blues progressions, for when Book 2 has you hooked.
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Book 8 · Reading musicTaming the Classics
Sheet music, now that you know what the notes mean. You work through pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Strauss and Brahms.
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Book 9 · Scales and techniqueSpeed Learning
Scales and arpeggios in every key, with memory tricks that make them stick and exercises that are pleasant to play.
What you get
One course, two ways to use it
You get the online course player and the full set of offline ebooks. Use whichever suits you, or both.
Online course player
Start the first lesson a few minutes after you buy. The player saves your progress, works in any modern browser on a computer, tablet or phone, and lets you ask a question under any lesson.
Offline ebooks
Download the books with the video and audio built into the page. Tap a diagram, hear it, watch it, play it. No Wi‑Fi needed, and you can print any page. They open in Apple Books on Mac and iOS, and in the free Kotobee Reader on Windows and Android.
Audio for every exercise
Hear how a rhythm should sound before you try it. Ear training happens as you go.
Keyboard diagrams
Coloured keys show exactly which notes to play, so you can start before you read music.
The Piano Lounge
A friendly student community where you can ask questions, share progress and hear from Robin.
Is it right for you?
Pianoforall suits you if…
A good fit
- You’re an adult or teenager starting from zero, or coming back after years away
- You want to play songs from chords, by ear, and make up your own parts
- You like a clear order to follow at your own speed
- You read music but can’t play without the page in front of you
- You’d rather pay once than keep a subscription going
Probably not the best fit
- You want software that listens and scores every note. Try an app like Simply Piano or Skoove.
- You’re buying for a young child working alone. Hoffman Academy is built for kids.
- You’re preparing for graded exams or want sight-reading drills first. Piano Marvel focuses on reading.
- You want weekly feedback from a live teacher. Look for a local teacher or a membership site.
More detail in our honest comparison with piano apps.
Guitarists, singers and songwriters
You already know the chords. Now find them on the keys.
Pianoforall teaches piano the way most guitarists learned: chord shapes and rhythm patterns first. You’ll recognise the progressions straight away, and the rhythm books give your left hand the bass lines and patterns that make the piano sound full.
Singers use the rhythm styles to accompany themselves within the first books. Songwriters use the ballad and improvisation chapters to write at the keyboard.
If you play guitar, you can play piano
There are two things that make this course stand out. First, all the video and audio files are embedded in the lesson. … It’s so nice not to have three files going at the same time! The second thing is that you actually get to play in each lesson! And the songs are not “Mary had a Little Lamb” types! From the Beatles to Beethoven, it’s all there.
I have purchased home piano courses in the past, but could never seem to make any real progress. The lessons were either too complicated right from the start that I got frustrated and quit or there was too much theory and not enough actual playing music. … You still have to practice, but the practice is fun.
As a 63 year old man I find it entertaining, educational and easily understood. I especially like the bite size lessons that doesn’t overwhelm the student (me). … a sense of accomplishment is immediate and inspires one to continue.
Like many people I have struggled with traditional piano courses but have found the chord based approach very much easier and satisfying to play. My main aim is to play rock and blues based piano and already book one has given me a huge start on the techniques and ‘turnarounds’ needed for this type of playing.
I have been playing guitar for some years and as a result I have been able to relate really well to your method. I found with the standard way of learning piano from other books, that I was struggling from the start. … Using your method, I found that I could gain pleasure from playing a backing rhythm almost immediately, just like strumming a song on the guitar.
I had no problem downloading for my PC and also adding the info to my iPad … It’s fantastic to have the iPad on the music stand and be able to play, then read, then listen to an audio clip and watch a video clip.
Price
$49. Once.
- All nine books: 568 lessons, 25 hours of video
- Online course player and offline ebooks
- Audio lessons, printable PDFs and keyboard diagrams
- The Piano Lounge community and email support from Robin
- Free updates for life. No subscription.
You can review your order before paying. Checkout by ClickBank. Want the classical courses too? The complete bundle is $99.
Try it for 60 days. If it isn’t for you, get your money back.
Email Robin or ask ClickBank directly within 60 days of buying. You don’t need to give a reason. Refund policy
Questions about the course
I’m a complete beginner. Will Pianoforall be too hard?
No. Pianoforall assumes you have never played and can’t read music. Lesson one shows you where to put your hands and how to play your first chord. Each lesson adds one new thing, and you can repeat any lesson as often as you like.
Do I need to read music?
No. You start by watching, listening and playing chords and rhythms. Reading comes in gradually, and Book 8 takes you through sheet music properly once the notes already mean something to you. You finish the course able to play by ear and read.
How do I access the lessons?
Straight after you buy, you get access to the online course player, where you can start the first lesson in minutes. You can also download the complete course as ebooks with the video and audio built in, for practising offline.
Which devices does it work on?
Computers, tablets and phones. The online player runs in any modern browser. The offline ebooks open in the Books app on Mac, iPad and iPhone, and in the free Kotobee Reader app on Windows and Android. Kindle Fire tablets aren’t officially supported.
Do I need to be online?
Only for the online course player. Once you download the ebooks, every video and audio clip plays offline, which is handy if your piano is in a room with poor Wi‑Fi.
Do I need a piano, or will a keyboard do?
A keyboard is fine. Look for at least 61 full-size keys (76 or 88 if space and budget allow), touch-sensitive keys and a socket for a sustain pedal. Weighted keys are a bonus. An acoustic piano or digital piano works just as well.
What if I get stuck?
Ask a question under any lesson in the course player, post in The Piano Lounge student community, or email Robin at robin@pianoforall.com. Robin reads every message and replies personally.
Is $49 a one-time payment?
Yes. You pay $49 once and keep the course for life, including future updates. There is no subscription and you will never be charged again for it.
How does the 60-day guarantee work?
If Pianoforall isn’t right for you, ask for a refund within 60 days of buying. Email Robin and he will set it up, or request it directly from ClickBank, the retailer that handles payments. You don’t need to give a reason.
Who processes the payment?
ClickBank, a large online retailer of digital products, handles checkout and refunds. Your card statement will show a charge from CLKBANK*. You can review your order before you pay. For order questions, contact ClickBank or call 1-800-390-6035.
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