DecPlay Piano (Piano Made Easy) Reviews 746

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, finding the learning method easy to understand and follow, allowing them to play melodies and chords quickly. Many highlight the product's effectiveness in simplifying piano playing, making it accessible even for those without prior musical knowledge. The staff is frequently commended for being supportive, friendly, and genuinely invested in the success of their students, fostering a welcoming community. However, some customers mentioned that the online course could be hard to follow at times, with certain aspects feeling repetitive. A few also found the Zoom calls overwhelming as beginners, noting that some questions went over their heads. Additionally, one reviewer expressed disappointment regarding the small print size of music sheets, which posed a challenge due to a vision impairment.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The main thing is the numerical notation on the music sheets, which I can follow. The Declan team is great and of course Declan himself. All the members seem very nice on ZOOM as well as on the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a member of Decplay for three years. I have never had any piano lessons and tried to teach myself through books and courses on-line. I was about to give up until a friend recommended DecPl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Declan comes across as such a genuine, down to earth and lovely guy. He and his team put everything they can into DecPlay which makes it the accessible, welcoming, friendly, fun yet progressive platfo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Decplay piano course is absolutely amazing. I have never played any musical instruments but always wanted to play the piano and within a few days I could actually play a tune using both hands! The... See more

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Company details

  1. Piano Instructor
  2. Music Instructor
  3. Music School
  4. Piano Store
  5. Retirement Community

Written by the company

DecPlay transforms health and wellbeing through music - making piano EASY and accessible for beginners, especially later in life. WITHOUT needing to read traditional sheet music notation. Due to the intuitive nature, based on how we 'hear' music, the unique DecPlay method has been awarded a patent, featured on BBC and has had incredible results without our piano community of 50,000+ members aged 50 to 95+ EASY - understand song sheets immediately (no notation is used) RAPID RESULTS - play recognisable song within hours ACCESSIBLE - for all ages (4 to 95+), arthritis, dyslexia, and low sight friendly SKILL DEVELOPMENT - learn at your own pace, from beginner level to advanced (including professional style, improvisation, composition & playing by ear PLAY PIANO FOR FUN The simplicity of the method makes piano fast, easy and fun and DecPlay consistently achieves outstanding results for absolute beginners or lapsed piano players. Suitable for absolute beginners, as well as experienced players, who want to get away from traditional sheet music and have more FUN playing piano, learn songs faster and memorise songs more easily. Designed for popular songs and simple classical music. The incredibly simple and intuitive DecPlay method was invented by Declan Cosgrove.


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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You're never too old. Make music

I love to practice and feel that the music actually sounds good to me. I do not read music but have been able to follow and smooth out the pauses, as my fingers are remembering the proper keys. It is also a good mind/memory exercise.

November 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good way to learn to play a piano

I find the lessons easy to follow. I'm struggling with the chords as my left wrist is unable to do them and is painful which is age related. I also find the discipline needed to stick at it a challenge however, I'm up for the challenge.

October 7, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ongoing backup

Continual backup and communication with zoom calls that aids monitoring off progress, also opportunities to ask questions if stuck with anything.

October 5, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You dont know until you try. I did

Its easy to understand if you take your time .Take it at your own speed. Loads of help available. Great zoom meetings with Declan and other 'learners' like you. I love it. Just have problems with getting the left hand to keep in time with the right, but its getting there.

May 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have never played the piano before…

I have never played the piano before these lessons. My only music experience has been paying classical guitar & violin 40 years ago.
I found the whole experience easy & enjoyable.
BRILLIANT instructor who made it so enjoyable. I loved the way the lessons were developed & being able to return as many times to the lessons helped a lot.

September 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Playing for fun.

I had learnt as a child, but didn't get far. Picked this up very quickly and Declan has explained the answers to my questions. On my way to playing many songs of my choice. I'm over 60.

September 8, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to learn at any age but especially…

Easy to learn at any age but especially for the more mature student. Easy to learn whether you have or have not played the piano before. Easy to learn whether you can or cannot read music.
Just so very easy to learn and well worth the money and the investment in yourself and your leisure and your learning.

September 7, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

You did well but I didn’t do so well

You did well but I didn’t do so well, I’m just getting back into it again. I have arthritis in my hands and I’ve had trouble with my eyes. Hopefully I will be able to start again, or play by ear.
Thank you for the lessons.

September 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you have always wanted to play the piano but thought you needed to be able to read music - think again!

The DecPlay Piano course is fantastic because you really do not need to read music to be able to play and you can start by playing songs straight away! After just a few weeks I am now playing Canon in D without any prior piano/music knowledge!
My family are amazed at the progress I have made and I would highly recommend this fun way to learn how to play the piano. The course has given me a real sense of achievement and it is so enjoyable. I can now play music that I never thought possible before. Thank you DecPlay Piano.

September 2, 2025

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