Complete Piano Course for Beginners (by ear and by score)

About This Course

Learn piano and keyboards online with teacher, pianist and composer Luciano Alves (over 30 years of experience)

This online course was specially created for Beginners and for those who wish to resume their studies. Through enjoyable practical and theoretical lessons, Luciano reveals precious tips and tricks for students of all ages who wish to enter or to improve their knowledge in the wonderful world of piano. In short time, you will be able to play piano and keyboard with confidence and enjoyment.

Before buying your course:

1. Read this text until the end

2. Watch the seven Demonstration Lessons

3. Read the Accurate Course Description (below)

4. See the Course’s Curriculum that also works as an Accurate Description (click on "Expand All" to see the list of the 180 lectures available).

In this way you can make sure this is the perfect course for you!

If you already know the basics of piano and keyboard, go directly to practicing the songs (Section 3).

In this course you will participate in many Practice Activities and apply what you are learning, as you will have the opportunity to play 56 songs along with the teacher. For you to enjoy the course to the fullest, answer the 16 quizzes, do the 21 tests and take part in the 14 practice activities. 

Luciano Alves is the founder of and teacher in CTMLA Music School, based in Rio de Janeiro since 2003 and began to teach at the age of thirteen. All the experience acquired throughout his career is shared through videos, scores with note names, fingerings, digitalized screen theory classes and sheet music in PDF etc.

You’ll have 180 lessons / 56 songs (classical and popular tunes) / 16 quizzes / 14 practice activities / 21 tests (note reading, chord symbols, key identification, chords etc.)  / 150 sheet music and examples in PDF / 22 technique exercises / 19 theory classes / various accompaniment lessons (ballad, rock, jazz, blues etc.). 

The course is a Full Lifetime Access and you can practice the lessons whenever you want. You only pay once. After signing up, see the Accurate Course Description made available in PDF file, together with Lecture 1 (Introduction).

The didactics have been developed in a way that you learn how to play effectively and enjoyably. Lessons are introduced step by step: first you will learn about musical notes, finger numbers, correct posture and how to practice. Soon you will start playing, first with your right hand then with your left hand and finally with both hands together. 

Several theory, technique and sight reading lessons were added in parallel to the learning of the songs. Besides, many Tests, Quizzes and Practice Activities have been included.

The regions of the piano are gradually explored, always using songs as a base. Gradually, you will play all the keys including the black ones. At this point, more complex pieces and lessons on chords and chord symbols are introduced. Then, come the classes about hand crossing, arpeggios and split chords. So, you can master the piano and the musical language as a whole.

General content:

• 56 songs from the classical, popular and folkloric repertoire 

• Musical theory (from the book Musical Theory, by Luciano Alves) 

• Technique exercises (from the book Exercises for Piano and Keyboards, by Luciano Alves) 

• Playing by imitation and by reading sheet music 

• Chord symbols, chords and inversions (from the book of Chords Dictionary, by Luciano Alves) 

• Scales in various keys (from the book Scales for Improvisation, by Luciano Alves) 

• How to play by ear 

• Piano techniques 

• Tests of note and chord symbol reading 

• Accompaniments of ballad, rock, jazz and pop music 

Please be advised that we do not guarantee a response to all students' questions and messages. However, we will endeavor to answer the inquiries whenever possible.

At no time does this course violate Copyright Laws. All songs are in the Public Domain or were authored by Luciano Alves.

• Play 56 songs (classical and popular tunes)!

• Play with confidence and enjoy

• Play by ear and by reading sheet music