Break Free from Sheet Music: Learn to Play the Piano Freely

Break Free from Sheet Music: Learn to Play the Piano Freely

Here at Piano Picnic, we believe in teaching adults to play the piano freely, without the constraints of traditional sheet music.

With our step-by-step curriculum of 2-minute lessons, even total beginners can quickly unlock their musical potential and embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery. Join us as we explore the vibrant world of Piano Picnic and learn to play it like you mean it!

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Finding your voice as a songwriter.

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Finding your voice as a songwriter.

Finding your voice is about learning to listen to the things that get your blood pumping - those are the things that create emotional reactions in you, and those are the things that will feel so incredible to express in a lyrical way.

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15 reasons why every musician should write songs (even beginners!)

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15 reasons why every musician should write songs (even beginners!)

Let’s address some of the most common excuses for why pianists (& musicians in general) think they can’t, shouldn’t or won’t write their own original songs (and why they definitely should!)

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How songwriting will make you a better musician.

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How songwriting will make you a better musician.

Even if you’ve never even thought about writing your own songs - today we’re going to look at how the act of songwriting benefits you as a musician, in a way that few other processes can.

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How to flow effortlessly on the piano.

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How to flow effortlessly on the piano.

The ability to effortlessly flow across the piano keys without stopping is a technique that requires practise, patience and a couple secrets.

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How to have more fun playing piano!

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How to have more fun playing piano!

Are you enjoying what you’re playing? Are you getting that *𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖈* feeling that we all chase in our musical journey? Here’s how to purposefully find that feeling for yourself.

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5 Tips to Sound Like a Pro on Piano

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5 Tips to Sound Like a Pro on Piano

This is a much-requested topic from students who know how to play chords and scales, but struggle to sound confident and convincing. Discover the secrets to sounding cool, calm & collected gathered from 25+ years of performing experience!

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What is meditative or 'ambient' piano music?

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What is meditative or 'ambient' piano music?

What is meditative piano? Learn what it is, where it came from, what it sounds like and why it’s the perfect way to begin improvising on piano!

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How is Piano Picnic different to other methods?

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How is Piano Picnic different to other methods?

Learn what makes the Piano Picnic style of learning different to the rest. If you haven’t done a course with me yet, this is the perfect introduction to what to expect, who’s suited to my courses, and the ethos behind my unique teaching style!

Introducing my new course 'Riffing Pro'!

Introducing my new course 'Riffing Pro'!

I began to feel more confident in ‘free-playing’ situations - more confident than I’d ever felt trying to play perfectly from sheet music. My riffing ability became my new strength and it got me through so many nail-biting situations…

How to set yourself free at the piano.

How to set yourself free at the piano.

If you want to play freely, you've got to practise playing freely! Makes sense when you think about it, right? And how does one practise playing freely? I have 5 activities for you to start doing that will draw that 'natural talent' for playing freely dramatically closer!

Why riffing isn't just for guitarists!

Why riffing isn't just for guitarists!

Riffing is a term that guitarists use a lot, but not so much with pianists. But what do you call it when pianists can add their own style to a chord and create a catchy motif? Yeh... we're riffing! Here's why it's important that you start developing this skill.

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Celebrating 4 years of teaching creative piano online!

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Celebrating 4 years of teaching creative piano online!

When I started Piano Picnic, I knew that I wanted to teach the creative piano skills that seldom are taught… I always wondered why I couldn’t find a teacher to teach me these skills – the old school of thought being that you should train for a decade with the traditional method before branching out. But creative training is not exclusive to advanced pianists…

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Why I never wanted to be a piano teacher!

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Why I never wanted to be a piano teacher!

I'm reflecting on 4 years of being a piano coach online, how I NEVER wanted to be a piano teacher and what I’ve learned about today's piano students (that shocked me!).