What is commandable about this course is that you get to practice & play real songs from the get go, no boring drills. And these are popular songs too and not the outdated classics like “My Bony lies over the ocean” or “Wheels on the bus...” like in most of the piano courses I have encountered. Only later more theory like note reading and music basics are introduced not to overwhelm the student. The timing or pace of introducing new elements is just brilliant. The tasks are well presented and not problematic to follow. The Grammy winning instructor’s communication manner is also very friendly what makes it very pleasurable to listen. The play along DVDs are a nice touch since you can be accompanied by them while you learn to play the songs. That makes lessons much more exciting and it is something I always encourage my students to do. The remaining courses I review below do not offer that.

The most impressive, howeve,r is the free support feature that the Legacy Learning Systems offer for their students regardless of the course you purchase. After the purchase you get login details to their website resources including forum where you can brag about you progress and exchange experiences with other students just like you. You can also contact the course’s author who is a very prominent and avid helper in the member’s area section of the webpage. It’s a really cute benefit should you for any reason get stuck with the course instruction.

Essentials:  If you only plan to buy one course this year, get Learn & Master Piano since it is the best piano training course I have had a chance to put my hands on. It does cost a bit more than other electronic courses, however it is in a league of its own offering extremely good value for money and if you are serious about studying the piano, it’s worth its cost.

Tip:  If you are low on budget, they offer payment plans. Currently there is a sale going on so hurry & get your copy now.