About the course

• Piano 1.0 Syllabus 

This fundamental course provides a comprehensive introduction to piano playing, establishing a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects. The curriculum includes: 

• Foundational Techniques: Basic exercises, both hands playing, and left-hand patterns. 
• Genre Exploration: Lessons based on Blues, Indian, and Western music, encompassing both Old and New Bollywood songs. 
• Harmonic & Melodic Development: Basic and Advanced chords, inversions, arpeggios, and comping techniques. 
• Core Musicianship: Basics of rhythm, ear training, and the theory of music. 
• Effective Learning Strategies: Guidance on the right approach to learning. 
• Interactive Learning: A dedicated Q&A session. 

 
Key Highlights: 

This course also features some specially designed lessons based on the following songs : 

• 12 bar blues  
• my favorite things 
• kal ho na ho  
• chhu kar mere man ko 
• jab koi bat bigad jaye   

 

Who Should Join Piano 1.0? 

This course is designed for a broad range of students eager to begin or enhance their piano journey: 

• Beginner and Intermediate Students: All individuals seeking to establish or strengthen their foundational piano skills. 
• Right-Hand Focused Players: Those who currently play predominantly with their right hand and wish to develop left-hand proficiency. 
• Aspiring Left-Hand Players: Individuals specifically interested in initiating left-hand playing and mastering left-hand patterns. 
• Musically Curious Learners: Students interested in exploring a diverse variety of musical genres. 
• Cross-Cultural Musicians: Indian musicians desiring to learn Western music, and Western musicians interested in learning Indian music. 
• Bollywood Song Enthusiasts: Those with a passion for playing Bollywood songs. 
• Artists Expanding Skills: Singers, sound engineers, drummers, or any artists who wish to acquire keyboard playing skills. 
• Quality-Oriented Learners: All individuals who desire to engage with and learn quality music.  

 

What You'll Need 

To get the most out of this course, you’ll need one of the following instruments: 

• An acoustic or digital piano 
• A 5-octave keyboard with touch-sensitive keys 
• A MIDI keyboard 
• Printout of  the provided PDF materials.  

For the best results, we recommend practicing for at least 30-40 minutes every day. 

 

Please note: This is the first course in a sequential series. To get the most from your learning journey, we recommend completing the courses in order.  

 

The instructor teaches primarily in Hindi with some English.