Learn to Play the Keyboard or Piano at School and Home

Free Online Piano Video Lessons

Learn to play the piano and keyboard for free! Have you always wanted to play your favourite songs or do you just want to see what all the keyboard keys are about? Our video lessons will help guide you.

Children at Piano
Keyboard and Brass

Learning keyboard or piano at school is a great idea.

Why learn piano or keyboard at school?

Having Swansea Music teachers teaching keyboard and piano in schools comes with a wide range of benefits for young people. It gives pupils the chance to learn from experienced, passionate teachers who are dedicated to helping them succeed. They know exactly how to make learning fun and engaging, while breaking down complex topics into simple, easy-to-understand lessons.

Learning piano or keyboard in school also means Swansea’s young people will have the advantage of structured lessons that build their skills step by step. This helps them make consistent progress and stay motivated. Plus, being in a classroom setting allows for group learning, so they can share experiences with friends and have fun playing together.

Another great benefit is access to school resources, like pianos and keyboards, which might be harder to get at home. Pupils also have the chance to perform, either in class or at events, which boosts their confidence and gives them goals to work towards.

Getting Started with Piano & Keyboard

Your Posture and Position

Piano & Keyboard Warm-ups

Note Reading Revision - Treble & Bass Clefs

Introducing Triads - Primary & Secondary Chords

Piano & Keyboard Technique - The Entertainer (Inroducing Finger Use)

How Major Scales are Made

Scale Practice - C Major

Teaching and learning resources related to keyboard & Piano.

Resources for Players

By learning piano or keyboard with Swansea Music teachers, young people are not just learning an instrument – they’re also developing skills like focus, creativity, and discipline. These are all great for both music and other areas of their lives, helping them grow as a person and a musician.

Women in Orchestra

Piano & Keyboard Warm-ups

Arpeggio Workout - 1 Octave - Left Hand

Arpeggio Workout - 1 Octave - Right Hand

Arpeggio Workout - 1 Octave - Both Hands

Arpeggio Workout - 2 Octaves

Arpeggio Workout - 3 Octaves

Pieces to Play on Your Piano or Keyboard

Piano & Keyboard - Beginners - Happy Birthday

Beginners - 'Morning' from Peer Gynt

How to Play 'Pachelbel's Canon in D Major'
Walk-through

How to Play 'Pachelbel's Canon in D Major'
Ensemble Performance

Lesson 1 - Beethoven - Fur Elise
Background Information

Lesson 2 - Beethoven - Fur Elise
Walkthrough

Lesson 3 - Beethoven - Fur Elise
Dynamics, Expression & Pedalling

A Taster Lesson on Bach's 'Prelude' in C

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