What if we told you that everything you think you know about learning to play the piano may not be true? Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston has taught tens of thousands of adults how to play non-classical piano through his unique method, and you're next.

Play your favorite tunes from genres you love

NO memorizing dozens of chords!

Learn using lead sheets instead of complicated sheet music

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Maybe you've tried to learn piano before, but:

you failed to learn as a child with traditional lessons

traditional sheet music is too confusing!

wish you could play non-classical styles without sheet music

You're not the only one!

- Donna (student)

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Unlike classical sheet music, Lead Sheets only have one line of music to read instead of two. This eliminates 95% of the complexity of early piano learning! Watch the video to learn more...

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It turns out, by learning just 3 chords, you can learn to play THOUSANDS of non-classical songs you know and love. Learn how this is possible in the video...

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By combing our 3 simple chords and Lead Sheets with some creative tips and tricks, you can make your playing sound more full and professional. It's true! Learn how in the video...

Full Course Bundle: Courses 1 - 6

Get all the tools you need to progress from reading Lead Sheets to playing by ear - with songs from your favorite genres!

Over 650 video lessons and exercises

6 integrated course books

3 song books

2 chord charts

1 note guide

PLUS - FREE BONUS ($240 value):

26+ hours of instructional video

12 "Piano Guy 1-on-1 Series" songs

Both beginner and advanced versions

12 lessons per song

Beginner Bundle: Courses 1 & 2

With this bundle you'll be playing your first song in no time! Learn the core tenets of playing with Lead Sheets and see how fun and easy it is!

Over 100 video lessons and exercises

2 integrated course books

1 song book

2 chord charts

1 note guide

Free shipping in USA. $35 for international.

Piano in a Flash vs. Traditional lessons

Course books

Song books

Step-by-step curriculum

Dedicated teacher

Lifetime membership

One time payment

Learn from home

Feedback outside of classroom

Re-visit lessons infinitely

Book cost included in tuition

30-Day Money Back Guarantee

You have to be a good note reader

You must have long, skinny fingers to play

False! Music is what you listen to and play—not what you read! Reading music is not a priority,  but rather a means toward the end game of playing tunes you love.

Nope! Even if you believe you have "sausage fingers," you can play the piano, and do it well! Ever heard of Elton John? Very short fingers!

You must practice scales and etudes daily

You can't learn as an adult

Practice never hurts, but "drills" are not required to enjoy yourself on the piano and sound great doing it. A trick that adult beginners can use instead to speed up their progress is practicing using their favorite tunes. 

Unlike a foreign language, which has been proven to be easier to learn as a child, the piano can be learned easily by anyone! Plus, as an adult, your motivation for playing is much more powerful than "my parents are making me." 

Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston

Teacher / Founder

My time with the piano has been nothing short of remarkable. It all started in college when I discovered my love for the instrument. Shortly after, I also discovered my love for teaching others just how easy and fun it really can be! Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to host my “Piano Guy” PBS show for 14 seasons, and have gone on to continue helping tens of thousands of adults and counting achieve their dreams of learning to play. My next mission is to show you how it is possible to start playing the piano no matter your age, motivation, or experience level (or lack thereof)! Forget everything you think you know about piano lessons, because I believe that piano should be fun, and I'm dying to tell you about it! The piano truly can change lives, and if you’re ready, you could be next. It’s YOUR turn to play!

35,000 students

6x Emmy award winning teacher

30 day Money Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

Courses 1 & 2

Lesson Highlights

Start playing your first songs with these first courses. Learn how easy it is to read Lead Sheets (not traditional sheet music!) and gain confidence in your ability.

• Differences in notation styles
• Finding your way around a keyboard
• Your first chords: C, F, and G Major
• Getting hands to work together
• Reading Lead Sheets
• Learning the Blues changes

and more!

Courses 3 & 4

Lesson Highlights

You'll begin to really understand the theory behind why it is that different styles sound like they do, and be able to apply that knowledge to the many songs from blues, jazz and other genres!

• Chord substitutions
• Bass lines for the left hand
• Changing things up at the bridge
• Pedaling to the rescue!
• Ear training - hearing intervals
• Blues notes for color
• Intro and ending ideas

and more!

Courses 5 & 6

Lesson Highlights

These concepts open the doors to being able to sound truly professional to help you in improvising and playing by ear!

• Blues and minor scales
• Introduction to voicing
• Developing your own arrangement
• Chord identification ear training
• Improvisation
• How to play with a bass player
• Learning patterns for improv

and more!

THE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT

This online piano learning environment was built with one goal in mind: to teach adults how to have fun playing non-classical piano. We use three core pillars to maximize learning and get students playing in days and weeks, not months and years: 

We ship all students integrated course books and song books upon enrollment. You'll use them in tandem with each and every online lesson. The cost of the books is included in the enrollment and shipping is free in the United States!

Once you are enrolled in our courses, you are a student for life. You'll also have the ability to access your online lessons anytime! This allows you to learn on your own schedule, on your own time, and at your own pace.

You can submit questions to Scott and the support team straight from the online learning environment through our live chat or ticket portal. On average, we respond to questions within 20 minutes.

I have spent more money on a vacation and didn’t have nearly as much fun [and] nothing to show for it afterwards. THANK YOU and your crew!

I can not say enough how much I love this course. Other courses are so dry and boring, [but] Scott is humorous and presents the material in a lively way that it's entertaining as well as educational. Thank you Scott! 

I am amazed at the difference in my playing. I learned to “read” music as a child (am in my 50’s now), loved the piano but never really enjoyed it. Now I feel that I can start to express myself in music.

By clicking the button below, you're taking your first step in becoming a music maker. Remember, you have a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee, so what's the risk in trying? Join the Piano in a Flash community today!

Full Course Bundle: Courses 1 - 6

Get all the tools you need to progress from reading Lead Sheets to playing by ear - with songs from your favorite genres!

Over 650 video lessons and exercises

6 integrated course books

3 song books

2 chord charts

1 note guide

PLUS - FREE BONUS ($240 value):

26+ hours of instructional video

12 "Piano Guy 1-on-1 Series" songs

Both beginner and advanced versions

12 lessons per song

Beginner Bundle: Courses 1 & 2

With this bundle you'll be playing your first song in no time! Learn the core tenets of playing with Lead Sheets and see how fun and easy it is!

Over 100 video lessons and exercises

2 integrated course books

1 song book

2 chord charts

1 note guide

Free shipping in USA. $35 for international.

I'm not very tech savvy - will the online courses be hard to figure out?

Not at all! Our online platform was specifically built with adults in mind. The lessons are very easy to navigate and move through, logging in is a breeze, and the video lessons are fun and bite-sized. After enrolling, you'll immediately be taken to your online lesson environment, while also receiving an email with instructions and some follow up information about your account. If at any point in time you do have a question or run into a problem, please feel free to reach out to our support staff by calling 833.887.4266 or emailing support@pianoinaflash.com. 

There aren't any hidden fees, are there? 

Definitely not! The tuition is the only payment you'll have. If you live outside of the US, shipping is an additional $35.

Do I need a piano or will a keyboard suffice?

A keyboard will work just fine! We suggest that your keyboard have at least 61 keys, and a sustain pedal is nice to have as well. Besides that, everything else is just "bells and whistles." 

How long do I have to try out the courses?

You have 1 month to give the courses a test run through our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. 

Do I have to pay for shipping? When will I receive the books? 

Shipping is free for US students. It is $35 for any international student. And on average we are able to get the books delivered to our students who reside in the continental US within 4-7 days and for our international students usually within 6-14 days. 

Are these courses only for beginners? 

No! Even if you already have some experience, these courses will work for you, especially if you come from a classical background. We suggest everyone start at Course 1, even if it is a bit of a review, so you can build a solid foundation in Scott's method. 

What does "lifetime membership" entail? 

“Lifetime membership” is defined as a paid customer being able to access the online learning environment and its videos and resources as long as the Piano in a Flash domain is active and accessible online. Lifetime membership does not constitute a customer's ability to request refunds or returns during said lifetime. If the domain becomes inactive and inaccessible for any reason, whether that be temporary issues befalling the domain or permanent closure of the domain, students will no longer have access to the online learning environment and its videos and resources.

What system requirements do I need to play the lessons? 

All you need is a device that can access the internet (tablet, smartphone, laptop, desktop, etc.) and a keyboard or piano. That is it! We do not require any complicated software to be downloaded or used to use our lessons. 

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