Start playing in just 45 minutes

You can learn to play the piano, no matter your age, background, or experience (or lack thereof - ha!). By the end of this free lesson you will...

  • Play your very first song, “Joy to the World!”
  • Master the most common chords used in hundreds of popular songs
  • Gain the confidence to play music you love, even if you’ve never touched a piano before

Ready to start your piano journey? Sign up today and let’s start playing!

50,000+ students

6x Emmy-winning instructor

20+ years of teaching experience

Do you dream about playing piano, but..

Hate the educational focus on classical music?

Struggle with note memorization and practicing the same old scales?

Feel boxed in by rules and stuffy teachers?  

Wish you could simply learn to play songs you love without all the fuss?

I can help!

Hi! I'm Scott Houston

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 “The 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!

Scott "The Piano Guy" Houston

Teacher / Founder

What you'll learn:

Lesson content

LESSON 1

Welcome! 

LESSON 2

Let's get started

LESSON 3

Learn right hand melody line

EXERCISE 1-3

Play right hand melody line

LESSON 4

Simple left hand chords

EXERCISE 4

C, F, and G chords

LESSON 5

Putting your hands together to play

EXERCISE 5

"Joy To The World" with both hands

LESSON 6

More professional sounding chords

EXERCISE 6

More interesting chord changes

LESSON 7

Putting it all together

EXERCISE 7

Hands together

LESSON 8

Wrap-up - what's next?

DURATION45 minutes

Today is the day—start your piano playing journey and join me in my free course

Take just 45 minutes from the comfort of your home

Get comfortable using both hands on the piano

Learn to play a nice rendition of "Joy To The World"

It's your turn to play!

Since teaching hundreds of piano workshops across the country, hosting "The Piano Guy" show on PBS, and launching the Piano in a Flash Online Method—I've been able to help transform thousands of music lovers into music makers! My method uses these 3 Secrets to get adults playing in days and weeks, not months and years. 

Simple chords

Turns out you DON'T need to memorize dozens of chords to learn how to play. There are a few chords that are simple to learn, but open you up to being able to play hundreds of popular tunes you know and love!

Lead sheets

Lead sheets are what the pros use—studio musicians, cocktail players, and the like. They take away 90% of the complexity of learning! Don't know what lead sheets are? That's okay, I'll teach you!

Familiar tunes

Forget the Wigwam song, Mary had a Little Lamb, or Hot Cross Buns. You can learn to play non-classical piano without having to play hokey kiddie tunes. Learn to play through songs from your favorite genres.

"You put music back in my life. Grateful for your work. Particularly love the idea of playing vs. working at piano. This speaks to my soul!"

- Chris, Piano in a Flash student

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