Pianote  Reviews 

I delayed in restarting The (Pianote) Method. Now I'm glad I did restart! Doing a few 5-minute videos each day makes me feel like I am making progress. I thought I could learn more independently, but I was wrong. I also like learning from the different instructors, each with their own strengths.

I love the piano lessons, especially the ones Lisa does, she keeps the lessons really relaxed and often makes me laugh. I have only been learning piano since July, but I'm amazed how much I've already learnt, especially as I'm trying to learn 4 different instruments.

I’ve been with Pianote for just over 9 months now and feel I have progressed way beyond what I thought I’d achieve. Still a long way to go though. I think the Method approach is a good way of keeping members interested, however (slight criticism coming up) I have been disappointed with the latest two: Blues and the Everyday Musician. I’m a lover of the Blues but the method lessons left me a bit flat as there was a lot of basic repetition and I didn’t feel I had achieved much. (I appreciate Kevin does the 30-day Blues Course. I’m nearing the end if the Everyday Musician course and finding a bit dull - it seems to be a mosh-mash of disconnected exercises. Maybe I’m missing the message! I must say the new Duo option is fantastic value. I’ve registered my daughter. She already has Grade 5 but not played for years. It’s encouraged her to get playing again. Overall I’m extremely satisfied - working on my Christmas repertoire now to entertain the family and friends. I would recommend Pianote without hesitation. All tutors are good, but a particular shout-out to Kevin and Lisa. One request that really irritates me though. When the tutors are speaking the camera often shows them from the side. I find this irksome as they should be looking straight forward - at me - it dilutes the perception that they are teaching me; my personal tutor if you like. Hopefully my comments are constructive. Pianote is great value. Keep up the good work. Derek Hufton (UK)

I like the clear, concise lessons in small bites giving me chance to practice in my own time. There's such a variety learning methods being taught by very skilled pianists who take great joy and enthusiasm in their teaching.

Pianote is a great site. I love the practice along lessons. It's part of a larger music lesson site that includes singing, guitar, bass, and drums all of which I am currently learning. The teachers are all nice and friendly and incredibly encouraging and helpful. Lisa Witt in particular has an amazingly infectious, fun, and upbeat energy and style that is simply marvelous.

Because of Musora’s Pianote platform and community, I’ve far exceeded my goals. My technique was rough and limited when I started, and both it and my confidence have grown beyond what I thought possible. I’ve started to learn how to play by feel and respond to what I’m hearing instead of just reading notes off the page. I can now improvise for a few minutes at a time, and I’ve even transposed music on the fly into a different key. None of that was possible before.

I love that Musora’s instructors and mentors are confident and creative, yet quick to recognize success in others. Their engaging style makes music so compelling that I can’t wait to get back to my instrument.

I wish more people played music, and Musora encourages that by offering a broad perspective on how to explore, learn, and love music.

Hi, Lisa witt is a geat teacher and motivator. I really enjoyed the lessons. Initially I thought I could never play with both my hands but after practicing and Lisa pushing, I could. Thanks alot Lisa.

I love how the instructors start you slow and challenge you as the lesson progresses and that each lesson builds from the one before so you don't forget what you had learned previously

Dear Lisa, Having be subscribed to numerous self paced guitar programs, I can say confidently that Pianote has achieved a high standard! Be it my introduction 20 plus weeks ago up to my current status, the quality and strategy of instruction has been impeccable.

The variety of courses, lessons, exercises, tutorials, melodies and instructors that Pianote has is very impressive. For review and practice it is very helpful to be able to print music sheets for the exercises and tutorials.

However, the way the material is organized and the effectiveness of the search engine make it very difficult to find material that is best for me. The labels on the lessons and courses don't always show up when specified in a search. It is very difficult and time-consuming sometime for me to find what I was working on the previous day.

I find what works best for me is the "Learning Path" courses, with each course having about 30 lessons of about 5 minutes duration, and presented by different instructors. It is also efficient for me if the lessons in a course are at approximately the same skill level. I find that starting a search with the word "intermediate" saves me time.

I have enjoyed the last two years tremendously. I have learned a lot. I never expected that I would be able to read and play two staffs easily. I still can't, but the challenge is fun. However, a lot more material on playing "lead sheet" music would be very helpful for older folks who only aspire to entertain themselves.

Thanks for a great program,
Bill Beninghof

I like the way the material is structured. The Method practice is finally progressing to some slightly more challenging concepts. At times it seems like the tasks repeat multiple times from method path to method path. This makes me feel like it is not progressive enough. I still like them, because I get a great sense of accomplishment most practice sessions fairly easily.

I have been doing the old "Legacy Method" for a little over a year now. I just added the new "Method" lessons to my routine. I like the new method and the way it breaks down the keystrokes into short segments that are easy to understand. It has improved my ability to sight read music.

I appreciate all the improvements you guys are making, but I must confess that I haven't taken advantage of many of them yet. I practice piano for 15 to 30 minutes, 4 or 5 times per week. It's not enough to advance rapidly, but it works for me. The majority of my music playing is still classical guitar. I wish Guitareo had classical guitar content. But there are lots of online alternatives available for it. Keep up the good work.

I'm really enjoying my time with pianote- been almost a year now. The videos are short but full of good information. I'm working through their method and can always go back to previous videos when I get stuck. I'm making slow progress but I'm very happy with the results!

As an older beginning piano player I appreciate the structure where I can set my own pace and on the way am reminded of the basics of music ( I played guitar for 50 years). The encouragement is also soothing though of course quite fake.

Every email and notification keeps me motivated. I truly appreciate your support. Thank you.

I am loving the new Method Paths in Pianote and all the other Instruments in Musora. It’s a perfect pace for beginners and beginner/intermediate players like myself. There are only 3 (5min. lessons in a Skill pack), which is perfect for us busy people. It’s so doable and only 15 minutes out of your day. I have been slowly but surely reaching my goals of sight-reading. There is also so much other content that is there for you to work on at your own level. (Songs, tutorials etc.)
The mentors and the teachers are always there to help or give you constructive feedback if you’re stuck on something. We can’t forget about the wonderful team of technicians who help run all these great lessons and every thing else behind the scenes. Musora is a great place to meet all your fellow members.
Love it here❤️

As a kid, I was learning piano and followed the book method that many many young learners follow. This method really wasn't for me. I eventually stopped playing and moved to guitar. But, I always had that want in the back of my head to pick up piano again and play.

Now as an adult learner, Pianote is exactly what I needed to sit in front of the piano and learn again. Learning how to build chords, scales, arpeggios... To then learning a song that feature the new concepts you spent time on.

I love the fact the lessons for the day are about 12-15 mins. It's very manageable as family life is very busy. But this allowed me to have consistent practice daily, I look forward to the lessons and fit them in when I can. Some days all I get done are the lessons for the day. Other days I can continue on the Pianote method or move to replay or learn a new song. The platform is full of great resources.

The support staff is always friendly when I reach out. Instructors are very encouraging during lessons and always give helpful reminders.

Overall, Pianote is a great platform.

I have always had a love for the piano - ever since I ran into our solid upright, aged six. I am now 75.😂
I tried some lessons many years ago but they were dull and my enthusiasm quickly waned. Over the years I taught myself to read music. The piano even helped with my tuition...I did not like black notes, so I learned to transpose all my sheets to Cmaj.
There was always a piano in my house, apart from brief gap, of a few years. I have stacks of music which I have never mastered yet I still got so much pleasure both transposing and battling with sharos and flats.
Apologies, for such a long winded review.; quantity and I hope quality. This is what I get from Musora,. My piano path has been a long one.

Musora has reinvigorated my enthusiasm. I started only 30 days ago. I have played ever day and enjoyed every minute. I am now seeking a more sructured pratice programme.

I wish that I had discovered Musora years ago. I have no doubt whatsoever that I would be a better piano player.

Thank you Musora, you are,
" Simply the Best. "
John

The lessons are great, the staff IS incredible, the customer Service fantastic