Pianoforall – Reviews

Pianoforall now has over 35,000 five-star reviews online!

Below are a few of the many wonderful messages I have received from Pianoforall students around the world.

Pianoforall – Reviews

Pianoforall now has over 35,000 five-star reviews online!

BRILLIANT – EFFECTIVE – FUN

“Hi, Even in these beginning stages (I am only about halfway through the first book) I just wanted to let you know how brilliant and effective and fun this way of learning is! There is no course out there that I know of that knows the human musicality and how to tap into it, like you.

Whoever invented the steps, and even wording of your copy in the course is wonderful, is a great mind! I am finally playing the piano. The idea of being able to do that has eluded me all of my life, because of the myth of it being too difficult and more complicated than other instruments. It is not.

Is there anything else you are teaching, because whatever it is I will buy it. Teachers like you are hard to find in the world. Thank you so much.”

Mila
New York, USA

YOU’RE RIGHT HOW ONE CAN PICK UP PIANO BASICS SO QUICKLY

“Hi Robin,I received the CD of the complete pianoforall series in good time today , so thankyou for that. Just let you know, I’m just about through the first book, and i must say its been wonderful so far. You’re right how quick one can pick up piano basics so quickly, and further more such an interesting teaching technique. So I am really getting a lot out of it. Cheers”

Alex Wright
Perth, Western Australia

YOU HAVE A REAL TALENT AND AN INTUITIVE WAY OF TEACHING

“Hi Robin, Just wanted to say that although I have only just begun to tackle the 1st book, on nearing completion, I have learned more in the last couple of weeks than I have in years of messing around trying to cobble bits and pieces of theory and practice together – without I may add any success.

As a teacher myself I know how important it is to get into the head of the learner in order to discover ways to make things innovative and creative in order that things may stick. So far, from the very simple but incredibly effective way you have put this first book together, you have shown that you have a real talent and an intuitive way of teaching.

I only hope the others in the series are as good as this on – I’m sure they will be; just wish I had more time to explore them!! Regards
Paul”

Paul Catchpool
Bath, England

CLASSICALLY TRAINED BUT WANTED TO PLAY BY EAR

“Robin, I just wanted to send a message to say “thank you” for your brilliant piano course.

I grew up playing (mainly) classical piano, starting at 6 and carrying on until I left home at 18. By that time I was pretty good at rattling through Beethoven’s sonatas, but was always frustrated because I could barely play Mary Had a Little Lamb without sheet music.

My piano playing has been pretty sporadic for the 15 years since then, but a small upright has fallen into my lap, so to speak, and I was determined to get stuck in again. I wanted to avoid Bach this time around, so your course has been a total god-send! My hands still seem to know roughly how to find the notes, so I’ve been able to get through the first few books over a week or so to pick up the techniques.

I am now well armed with enough rhythms and chords to have a really nice basis to practice by playing them all (to tunes or with things like your circle of 5ths). Your system has been really helpful in getting me there quickly and now I just have to play lots and slowly build up my playing.

All those years playing classical and I never really developed a basic understanding of chord sequences. Can’t get enough of those inversions now!

Thanks again Robin. I hope I remember to let you know how I progress from here. The trick is to not fall out of the habit of playing (that much I learned from before), and by picking things up the way you have laid them out I’m confident that I won’t fall out of that habit. Good work! All the best,”

Ed Hoare
London, England

NO OTHER COURSE COMES CLOSE

“Dear Robin,  I can’t tell you how excited I am. And for only $60, no less. Incredible.  I’m a journalist who cut his teeth writing for Rolling Stone (1968-75) in San Francisco (I wrote a cover story on Van Morrison in 1971), and I have long cherished the dream of learning piano, esp. blues.

I’ve spent hours this past year searching the Internet for a self-teaching course and I’ve been so disappointed by what’s out there. Dreadful stuff, really. Who the hell wants to start off learning Danny Boy or Jingle Bells when what I want is Lady Madonna and Great Balls of Fire (I profiled Jerry Lee, too, what a hoot that was).

So, I count as a miraculous day that I found your site. You’ve really put it all together, makinfg full use of the power of Acrobat and QuickTime. No other course comes close. Your concept and execution is brilliant.

Just yesterday I bought a used Yamaha YPT-300 digital keypboard and stand (61 keys pressure sensitive), and I’m thrilled. I am one motivated student, and I look forward to writing a testimonial soon. I wish you every success. Thanks!”

John Grissim, Sequim
WA , USA, (west of Seattle, on the Olympic Peninsula)

I HAVE YET TO FIND ANOTHER COURSE THAT MAKES IT THIS EASY.

“Robin, I’ve been working with the course for about a week, and it’s incredible. I have several courses that I ordered over the internet. This is the one I use because it makes learning piano fun! I’m amazed!

Once you get the rhythms down, you really can sound like a pro! Great fun!”

T. Dwight Kidd
Alabama, USA

THIS IS TRULY AWESOME

“Robin, I just had to send you a quick email and say thanks for putting this course on the internet at such an affordable price. I got it about 2 weeks ago and it is incredible.

I have tried numerous programs in the past only to find that I got ripped off but this is truly awesome. thanks”

James Thomas
Resaca, Georgia, USA

GREATEST PROGRAM EVER

“This program definitely helps me understand chords and read sheet music very easy. Greatest piano program ever. Its worth ten times the price.”

Devon Bloomfield
NJ, USA

I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE BITE SIZE LESSONS THAT DOESN’T OVERWHELM THE STUDENT (63 YEARS OLD)

“Dear Robin, To start with, I am very, very pleased with the ‘Piano For All’ course.  As a 63 year old man I find it entertaining, educational and easily understood.  I especially like the bite size lessons that doesn’t overwhelm the student (me).  The presentation of easily attained elements based on simple practice and understandable basics (theory) has the student playing immediately.  Musical goals are accomplished with each sitting, heading towards greater keyboard profficiency.  In other words…. a sense of accomplishment is immediate and inspires one to continue.

Thanks again for a wonderful course, Best Regards,”

Bryan Collinsworth
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A.

IT’S A BRILLIANT COURSE

“Robin, I am halfway through the first book. Its a brilliant course which suits the way I wanted to learn perfectly. I will certainly recommend it. I am learning lots and having fun in the process.”

Adrian Pote
Ipswich, England

I AM THOROUGHLY ENJOYING YOUR PIANO COURSE

“Dear Robin, Really I have said it all in the subject title!  I am thoroughly enjoying your piano course.  Although not a total beginner, I have not played for years and I did not reach a great standard when I did play. I was somewhat daunted at the thought of all the boring practice exercises I would have to do again, even though I know it is worth it in the long run, but you have turned my ideas round.

I have even been heard singing (!) some of the tunes (and believe me I have NO voice!) while playing through the various chord exercises.  I never did that before.  Also, the way you set out the course, with the little audio clips, is very good for making me really listen to the music – another simple thing I didn’t realise I was not properly doing before.

The video clips are also excellent – actually to see what I should be doing is so helpful.  The fact that I can return over and again to any part I feel I need to improve is a much better way of proceeding.  You can’t phone up a piano tutor every five minutes if you have forgotten something.  I have only worked through Book 1 so far, but I am much encouraged. Again, thanks, Yours, Rosalind”

Rosalind Smith
East Ayrshire, Scotland

I’M SURE I WOULD HAVE PAID A FORTUNE TO TEACHERS FOR NOT EVEN NEAR THIS HIGH QUALITY

“Hi Robin, I recently purchased your product and I have to tell you: it’s absolutely wonderful!!! I’m still quite a beginner but I can follow your instructions and feel I improve daily! Though I have to admit I watch and listen to the videos thousands of times – but once it clicks in – it’s delightful. Thanks ever so much for your efforts of putting this whole set together, I’m really glad I’ve found you!

(later update)

Hi Robin, You are absolutely welcome to use my testimony (even the one I’m writing now… feel free to select only what you want to put in) and feel free to give my e-mail address to people – I would gladly tell them how much your material helped me!

I have to admit I did purchase a material (which by the way cost much more than yours) about 3 years ago, I was really eager to learn but it was so hard to follow that I got totally discouraged and since than I’ve hardly touched my keyboard. I got frustrated as my limited playing sounded boring and when I asked anyone (including a piano teacher) I was told: don’t worry just keep practicing. Now I know I was right – practicing what? If I don’t have a foundation – what can I build upon? This material has just given me this foundation – I didn’t only learn lots of rhythms and styles but I had my breakthrough in the ballad style for the first time The material is obviously not just for me who’s just starting this journey but for the more advanced ones too, so I saved the whole set for later times and keep coming back to it.

As you can tell Robin I am very happy – as what I learnt from you I’m sure I would have paid a fortune to teachers for not even near this high quality! You made it really affordable “

Eva Gegeny
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

I THINK IT IS INCREDIBLE

“Hi Robin, Recently bought your series and think it is incredible.  My mother was a classically trained pianist and my father was a bar room “by ear” player and I always wanted to be sort of combination of them.

Your set of books has made it all fun for me again.  Could never be bothered by all the technical stuff, just wanted to sit and play.  Piano For All is great. Thanks, Andy”

Andy Godfrey
NY, USA

I PLAY GUITAR AND SING BUT AM SO EXCITED TO PLAY PIANO NOW

“Hey Robin we have spoke awhile back about your course..I started on book one and it is awesome..

I play acoustic guitar and sing but i am so excited to play piano now, and it so easy to create chord progressions with your method that the second day already im playing let it be progression. Thanks..it was a blessing finding you, music is my life.”

 

Tommy
NYC, USA

YOUR TEACHING METHOD IS PHENOMENAL

“Your teaching method is phenomenal. There’s a lot of shortcuts and easy tricks. I say you have the talent to teach and make it easy on your students. I am very sure I will benefit a lot more from you.

Within a short period of time, I noticed a great change in the way I play piano and for that matter my guitar playing improves too.  Thank you so much and more power to you. God bless.”

George C. Cruz
Rockville, MD, USA

I EVEN GOT MY MUM PLAYING AGAIN THANKS TO YOU!

“Hi Robin,
Thank you for putting together such an interesting, motivating, straightforward approach to learning piano! I absolutely love the techniques.

I’m playing everything now and it’s so exciting!!! I’m still only on Book 1 and I’ve learned so much already.”

Jane Grey
London, UK

MANY THINGS NOT EXPLAINED IN OTHER BEGINNER COURSES

“Thanks Robin for your help. Cleared the cache and was able to download. A note on your PFA. My wife bought the course and is working through it. I think it’s a wonderful course. I am impressed by all the work you put into it. Videos, samples, book.

Everything is laid out with simplicity and clarity. Couldn’t be better. Many things not explained in other beginner courses. Thanks again. Regards,”

Jim McMahon
Arizona, USA

REALLY EXCITING AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND

Hi Robin, I’ve recently purchased your course on piano for all and have found it to be really exciting and easy to understand. Thank you for a wonderful course .  Kind Regards

Trevor Naidoo
South Africa

I FEEL LIKE I WON THE LOTTERY WHEN I CHOSE PIANOFORALL

“Robin, pianoforall is a delight, starting to play piano for the first time, i know i am very fortunate to have found this great program on the web, having looked for helpful programs online , i came across pianoforall, and feel like i won the lottery, when i chose this one, i would recommend pianoforall to anyone, it surely lives up to its name, and comes with great contact by email with  your good self  Robin, Congratulations to you for  what i believe to be the best program for learning to play piano on the on all of the web. thank you again Robin Best Regards to you, and fellow pianonliners.”

Veronica Gudgeon
Queensland, Australia.

GOOD TO LEARN FROM SOMEONE WHO IS DOING SOME TEACHING AND NOT JUST SHOWING WHAT A GREAT PIANIST THEY ARE

“Hi Robin, This is a rattling good course. I have only just started on the tutorials and I really like the way you break down the accompaniments into separate styles.

I have bought quite a few courses and they all have their good points, but it’s good to learn from someone who is doing some teaching [to the musically dyslexic such as myself], and not just showing what a great pianist they are.

I have played guitar and banjo for a few decades and it is good to be able to move sideways into  keyboards. The way you present it, it is almost as if, when teaching the various piano styles, you are talking about guitar / banjo rolls, which is something that I understand. Good stuff, sir. I look forward to seeing whatever else you produce. All the best.”

Bob Dade
Hoddesdon, UK

I WAS ABOUT TO GIVE UP LEARNING PIANO.

“Hi Robyn,  I’m ecstatic with how I’ve finally managed to play after a year of slogging away trying to learn to read music. I’m really learning so quickly now by applying what you teach.

I have literally tried everything I found online to learn and was considering giving the piano away to a friend when fortunately I found your lessons.”

Toni Le Busque
USA – lebusque.com

REALLY EASY TO UNDERSTAND BY THE SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE LAYOUT

Thats great thank you , I would just like to let you know i thought the fist five books were really helpful, the books were really easy to understand by the simple but effective layout, it was great to put all the information together and get a really good sound, Cant wait to read through the next five.

Mike Hatton
UK

I AM VERY HAPPY TO HAVE CHOSEN THIS PURCHASE

“Robin: I am very happy to have chosen this purchase, and I think that your attention service is fantastic because I’ve answered my problem immediately.

When I start tomorrow to learn piano with the first book I am sure that I love. When the time I will inform you by mail of my progress. Thank you very much indeed for your quick reply.”

Luis Garcia Sieiro
Sieiro, Spain

I AM LEARNING MUSIC AND CHORD THEORY WITHOUT EVEN REALISING IT

Hi Robin, I bought your course over a year ago but I only had a cheap keyboard at the time.  I downloaded all the material and then put it away until I could get a better keyboard.  I’m 18 years old and I took piano lessons as a child for 5 years, but I must say that I never learned anything from traditional piano lessons that I am learning from this course.  In this course you teach everything, and I mean EVERYTHING a person should learn in order to play piano like a professional.

In this course, I am learning music and chord theory without even realizing it.  And I am also learning everything I should have learned through traditional piano lessons, but I didn’t learn because the lesson structure just wasn’t holding my attention and I gave up very young.  The amount of time and quality you have put into this is unbelievable.  I did not expect this much when I bought the course.  I absolutely love this course, so thank you!

Melissa B.