Piano Course Reviews
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The Top 5 piano courses
After it was all said and done there were only a few courses that we found that we could recommend. Interestingly enough they were are all different kinds of courses and fall into different "categories". So there is likely to be a good course here to suit your needs, whatever they are!
Two piano courses stood out above all the rest – Ron Worthy’s “Play Piano Like a Pro” and Ruth Searle’s “Rocket Piano”. There are also three specialized courses that are well worth considering: Scott Jordan’s “Piano by Pattern” (probably the best “play by ear” course available), Duane Shinn’s “Power Piano Chords” (an excellent chord reference and guide to using chords), and Anthony Fernando’s “Piano is Fun” (an exceptional program for kids or people working with kids).
We'll compare all five then talk about each one individually.
Best General Learn to Play Piano Courses
 We want to begin by saying that these are both exceptional piano courses. They meet all our criteria for being good courses. They’re both easy to use and teach piano as fast as possible, and both are well-rounded courses. There are some differences, however.
 Both of these courses are downloadable multimedia ebooks with video demonstrations and lessons. Rocket Piano starts at beginner and takes you through to playing at a solid intermediate level. Play Piano Like a Pro also starts at beginner but is a slightly more complete course and takes you to a semi-pro level.
Play Piano Like a Pro comes with more sheet music and a year’s membership in a digital music site that’s a nice touch. Rocket Piano also has free bonuses. These are additional ebooks and targeted software games that help develop specific piano and music reading skills.
Both courses offer after-sales service. Play Piano Like A Pro offers telephone consultation and Rocket Piano provides support by e-mail.
Play Piano Like a Pro is therefore a more complete course, but Rocket Piano is really good for beginners. Play Piano Like A Pro sells for $97, and Rocket Piano goes for $39.95. Rocket Piano also has a free six part intro piano course and newsletter that we found well worth signing up to. (See the section on FREE LESSONS.)
Conclusion: if money isn’t a consideration then buy Play Piano Like a Pro. If you are watching your pennies or if getting to a semi pro level isn’t your goal then by all means get Rocket Piano. You won’t go wrong with either course.
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Best Play by Ear Course
 Piano by Pattern 
I have to admit we were put off by the sales pitch for this course. There is a bit too much "secret stuff" here inclusing a claim that you will learn everything in 74 minutes. The thrust of this course, however, is good in that you learn to play by ear as quickly as possible. Don't expect extensive music theory or instruction.
Bonuses include a songwriting video and a "tips and tricks" ebook. The course sells for $49.95.
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Best Chord Method Piano Course
 Exciting Chords and Chords Pregressions
This more of a resources than a self-contained course. It's an excellent chord and progression resource with 39 lessons on all major, minor, diminished and augmented chords. You'll also learn 4th, 5th, 9th, 11th and 13th chords and chord progressions. There are pictures and sound files of each chord. $39
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Best Course for Kids
 Piano is Fun - If you're buying a piano course for a child or you will be working with a child then this is the piano course for you. Piano Is Fun is geared toward younger learners with a more gradual approach and bright and colorful animation to make learning easy and fun. You can even print out certificates for the student to display when they have completed a section of the course.
NOTE: Piano Is Fun runs on a PC only, and the Vista operating system is not supported. Piano is Fun sells for $24.95.
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