Help Me Build The BEST Piano Course!

[@BeachHunter-ky6qn]

Just keep posting the how to play specific songs please. I'm self -teaching via you tube and a large part of it is learning a lot of different song, some difficult, some easy and exercises as well of course. So far, you are the best for learning songs. some people are good teachers, some not so much. You make it easy. Thank you.

[@dustyrhodes1351]

Pierre, first of all, I think you’ve got the best tutorial channel for piano going. Great song selection, and as many others have said, you explain things well. I think the pace of your videos is perfect too. I wish I knew what a good online course looks like. There is plenty of good content out there on theory, so I don’t know if you’re looking to cover that. I learned theory from Rick Beato. There is good content available for learning scales with proper fingering. I’ve been able to learn all 12 major scales, two octaves, both hands together. That was a starting point for me as a beginner, and it enabled me to play unison stuff ie “Clocks” by Coldplay. I think you’re already close. Maybe it’s as simple as organizing what you already have into technique building blocks, with a portion of a great song that demonstrates the technique. Syncopation for example. I’m sure I’m a lot like many, I spend too much time jumping from one idea to another without mastering the first. I get bored with things that are too easy, and I get frustrated with things that are too difficult. I was doing really well Christmas Time is Here, but didn’t get it all down before Christmas Time was Gone. lol. I need to start earlier next year. I’ve thrown a lot of spaghetti at the wall here, and not sure if I’ve said anything worthwhile. I think a real course though needs to have a reasonable time schedule, a well defined technique practice, and most importantly a repertoire practice that doesn’t jump too quickly from one song to the next. That’s my problem. Too much jumping and not enough mastering. 64 year old that started at 62. I think there’s a big market for retired people that want to learn piano.

[@Ramalito]

Same to me....every Christmas

[@colethomas9360]

Would love an intermediate course that focuses on jazz and pop foundations for piano players along with composing and arranging for a group towards the end

[@AnneLouise-n3z]

I agree with Beach-Hunter who said, “just keep posting the how to play specific songs”. There are many how-to and beginner videos already out there, which I have followed to bring me to where I am. Many how-to-play videos are now a bit too basic for me so I appreciate your slightly more intermediate approach which KZbin is not saturated with. Good example is Benny and the Jets solo and Africa solo…only tutorials out there. I think that is your niche.

[@LenachenUSA]

I just like your current way of tutorial for different songs

[@RockyMountainHiGuy]

An intermediate course focused on what you do so well - helping us to figure out the riffs and songs that turn an ordinary player into a better version of themselves.

[@TheJstewart2010]

I would appreciate something beyond the very beginner phase. I'm coming back to piano after several decades and it's been hard to find a course for someone who already knows the basics of music reading, hand positions, etc. but wants to move further. It seems like the other sites with beginner courses end around this point and simply say, "Ok, now go learn songs." I'd love a structured approach to how to get better from here.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I can understand your frustration as an intermediate plater, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@lika332]

Work backwards from the goal that many, if not most, of your viewers have in common! While there is certainly diversity across your audience, my sense is that a good chunk of us come here to become better at playing popular music, the kind that our friends like to hear in social settings, or the kind that we can bring with us into a band or even play at a local bar or restaurant. That is kind of the vibe that your channel has and there is demand for it. There are many channels and courses that teach jazz theory, blues, etc. and many of them are great. For example, I am going through the books and videos of Jeremy Siskind at the moment. It is seriously intensive but very rewarding. I really feel like it will ultimately help me to become a great pianist. But I also need help just playing popular tunes for fun in a better sounding, more professional manner today. You are really great at that kind of instruction. Much better than other KZbinrs. Your "bedside manner" and cadence are very effective. For example, I had figured out Your Song on my own but now play it better after watching your video. I think you could build a course where you work around popular tunes. There are a lot of directions you can go with even a single great song. You could: • Teach how to "roll through" the chords in an accompaniment style • Talk about how to create a "Melody on Top" version of a tune • Show how the chord progression is used in some other tunes • Show how the tune can be a jumping off point for improvising • Talk about some reharms that might apply • Have students transpose the piece to adjacent keys to increase their musicianship • Discuss interesting and creative covers of the song by great musicians • Ear training module based on recognizing popular progressions • Etc., etc., etc.! I really think there is a lot you can do by sticking with the popular/contemporary music. The units would be similar to your existing content but you would figure out how to establish some common principals across tunes so that it's more about musicianship than this-or-that tune. Hope that helps!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for the thoughtful and detailed reply. This is extremely helpful. Very much appreciated!

[@kenslea826]

It would be nice to have a lead sheet course. Most musicians work with lead sheets so I’d love to know how to learn the structure of chords so that I could sit down with lead sheets and just play and fill in the blanks as I play.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I agree with you and would love to cover this, thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@santiagovalenciamusic]

Hey Pierre. Love your channel and your teaching style. I appreciate all your videos and variety of songs that you teach. 😊 As a fellow KZbinr and also a teacher of sorts I love that you’re asking this question. So here’s my two cents: 1. I really don’t think a beginner course is what is needed at this point. There are so many out there and I think that most of your subscribers are probably past this point. 2. I think a great way to go is to do courses that are specific. For example, learning bebop, learning jazz altered chords or even how to play with a band vs. playing as a solo artist. I think that these courses might be shorter but also serve your customers better. 3. Personally this is what I would love to see as a course: A. How to play like and get a job as a dueling pianist. B. How to play in the singer songwriter style. C. How to approach playing piano for a Rock or Soul or Jazz band, etc… D. How to start and sustain a career as a pianist. Well I hope that this helps in some way. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. All the best to you. 😊

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Great points, I appreciate this! Very helpful 🙏🏻

[@EuripidesChimbidis]

I imagine all of your followers are in different places. I would no doubt sign up for anything you put out. I'm a lifelong, conservatory-trained guitarist, now trying to hone keyboard skills to do more gigging with keys. I don't need theory and music-notation basics so much as learning better ways to gain left & right hand independence. That said, I know I'd enjoy even a beginner course with your particular spin on things, so I'm glad you're working on this idea!

[@_mickmccarthy]

Hey Pierre, exciting news about the course! Personally, I'd prefer something that wasn't so beginner focussed. I feel like stuff like scales, chords, the basics of music theory etc. have all been covered extensively (same goes for how to get up to speed on learning how to play along with jazz standard lead sheets). Though maybe a foundations course to supplement a more intermediate course would be a good compromise? For me, what draws be to this channel is the breaking down and playing of pop/rock hits. So from that, what I'd love to see is a focus on teaching people that ability. How to listen to a track, figure out the chords used, get a feel for the patterns those chords are played with etc. I guess to simplify it, while it's great that you give us the metaphorical fish in terms of the videos you provide in how to play along with a variety of pop/rock hits. I'd love to see a course that would teach us to fish for ourselves, by outlining your processes from listening to the track, figuring out the key, then the melody & chords, and then figuring out the rhythms going on in the harmony (as well as any changes in the harmony, whether it's a bridge section, key change, non-diatonic chords etc.). Anyway, I'm sure you'll have a lot of suggestions (and it's great that you're reaching out to the community for input on this!), and I have no doubt whatever you decide to create will be excellent! Keep up the awesome work!

[@costaricapuravida6159]

First of all, you are a great teacher, your delivery, timing, explanations and pace of instruction is just right. So, even if you do put together a more comprehensive course, please do not stop the song tutorials! Now regarding a music course, I personally would be interested in a beginner series as I have had no formal instruction and cannot read music. I’m sure there a plenty that follow your channel who do in fact have formal training. So in the big picture, if you decide to go down this rabbit hole, you’ll most likely need to also prepare an intermediate series as well as advanced ones possibly focused on targeted styles (i.e. jazz, classical, etc.). Look, you are an excellent music teacher and you may be surprised at the popularity of your channel and its growth. But the horizon may be much bigger for you than you currently imagine! I, for one, would not be surprised.

[@ConsummateGamer]

Love the idea... and I would be all in!

[@dressed_snake]

Cool idea to make a comprehensive course. I think the classical approach to learning piano has been done a lot of times. Finger excercises, note reading, studying scales and rhythm patterns. That's all nice, especially if someone wants to play all the greats. But on the other hand, I think that a lot of people nowadays actually use the piano or rather keyboard more like an input device for a DAW and to supplement other instruments that they might be able to play, in order to make music at home. I think it would be interesting to see a course catering to that demographic. What skills would be useful to learn on piano for someone who wants to use it in a home studio environment? Which use cases would occur most often in that context and as such, which skill provide the most usable benefit for someone to learn first? I think if people can integrate these new lessons immediately into their music making, that would create the most incentive for them to continue learning the piano.

[@CharlesJones-q1y]

I think rhythm, left hand arpeggio with a right hand melody; I ‘d like to learn how to use a lead sheet.

[@eapeters12]

Playing songs in a band context - funk, jazz, fusion, pop/rock/R&B styles. Also how to write/compose your own tunes for a band.

[@Defmusicman1]

Don’t forget to add the visuals as well. This deaf musician here wants to learn piano. Thanks!

[@musacman57]

I’m a 67 year old guitar player and started playing the piano about 5 years ago, your tutorials have help me greatly, my weakness is piano runs, i don’t read music but more accents, fills and runs would help

[@lucienne66]

Hi Pierre, a beginner course would be great, although personally I would prefer a beginner keyboard course for someone who already understands music and can play another instrument. I know this is beyond the scope of a beginner course and would probably require a series of courses, but it would be nice to eventually be able to create accompaniments on the spot, kind of like how guitarists who know their chords and strums well can look at the chord chart of a song and just make up an accompaniment to sing along with that fits the song. And also ear training to be able to figure out by ear how to play parts from songs we like.

[@jeroenreith4568]

I love the way you show how to play different songs. It is so much easier to learn then figuring it out from musicnotes. Go on with that I should say. I am 61 years old, had 6 years of music school back in the day, played in several bands pop, rock, soul and funk. At the moment not in a band. I get inspired playing new songs through this youtube channel and that is fun.

[@robertpurdue1962]

So many great beginner courses already exist out there. Your SPECIALTY is teaching through repertoire. This is what drew me in. Catering to the intermediate/advanced is probably your best bet. Maybe sprinkle in a few famous Rock & Blues riffs(with fingering) could be interesting. Im sure that whatever you decide will be successful. SO FAR SO GOOD!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Appreciate you watching, as well as your input!

[@emickla5629]

Hey Pierre. I thoroughly love the existing format that addresses songs you present in each installment or episode. You're so detailed, precise and informative in every aspect of you're teaching approach. personally, I would not like to see you eliminate the current videos that you so generously provide us with. I personally would like to thank you so much for teaching me so many pieces of music and expanding my repertoire, which otherwise would have never happened on my own. However. if you feel compelled to offer an alternate method of learning, my preference would be you tailoring the course to an intermediate player who knows the chords and extensions, some theory, not so well at reading. I myself have also been interested in playing jazz standards while also like to play pop/rock tunes. Unfortunately, I have not been able to crack the code of spontaneous soloing. Awkward when playing in a band then being pointed at and asked to solo. Yikes! Instant panic. I firmly believe that you are the guy to help me make sense of it all. A beginners level course would my interest completely. Anyway. That's my plea for what type of course I'd like you to present. I realize that you have to take a majority rules type approach, but I wanted to voice my opinion. I can't thank you enough for everything you've already given us. You are without a doubt, an extremely talented and gifted instructor with a unique and effective approach. Sincerely, Eddie M.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for writing Eddie, I appreciate the comment!!

[@tomflora6040]

After coming back to piano in my 60s, I really struggle with sight reading. I downloaded the sheet music for one of your songs but ended up writing down the notes. I know this kind of defeats the purpose of sight reading. So I hope you include some tips for this.

[@jeffcatalano3814]

beyond beginner Im sure many of us on your channel attempting to play those songs have some beginner experience, its hard to find "seasoned beginner" videos, they are either too fundamental or too advanced.

[@dannyterrones5737]

Love your lessons. I would like to see the notes on the piece you are teaching for at least a full measure, as opposed to the pop up singular notes. I think you can still highlight the notes, but it makes it easier for sight reading to see where you are headed in the piece. Great job! You have good insights on teaching. Thank you!😎

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks! I know what mean, but it's the software showing the "pop-up" snapshots of notes that makes these lessons possible. I would have to spend a month editing a single video to do what you're describing, and it could also lead to copyright issues. Furthermore, I offer the sheet music on musicnotes.com for each lesson if you want to download the sheet music and follow along. This is the best way to do it for now, as musicnotes.com ensures that royalties are distributed to the artist legally when you download the music. Thanks for watching!

[@fatmoh7289]

How, why and when using 9th 11th chords, sus, dim and so on.

[@trella7779]

Hello Pierre, I just happened upon your channel a couple of weeks ago, and I must say that it an excellent channel to learn songs on the piano. You are truly an natural teacher,! You have extensive knowledge, and more importantly you possess the ability to articulate it in a clear and concise manner. I'm 68 and have been learning guitar over the last 8 years with some excellent online teachers/programs. I have a very good understanding of music theory, which has helped me as I begin my piano learning journey. My goal in piano primarily is to learn songs (Beatles, Elton John ...etc.). Therefore, I hope that you continue to post your song tutorials. As for the Piano Course, I am currently using Alfred's Self-Teaching Adult Piano Course, which is good, but being visual learner there definite drawbacks to learning from a book solely. My suggestion thus would for a Beginner/Intermediate course that would target the basics and move forward to more challenging technique and skill development lessons specific to the piano. I would also enjoy a healthy infusion of applicable theory along the way!! I would definitely sign up for the course! You are a wonderful teacher. Thanks, Tony

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Tony. This is very helpful. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@trella7779]

@@pierrejpiscitelli Good luck with the Course if you decide to move forward with it.

[@mpritchard]

I would love to see you do this. I think a beginner-oriented course would be a great foundation, and people could decide where to enter into that program. Over time you could build an intermediate course, etc. But that would be hard to do without the beginner course as a foundation. I've been using Pianote as my primary course as I learn (which I love), but having more than one voice and approach is important. A few specific suggestions from me: 1) Focus on key foundational elements that will help in the long run. I would much rather understand proper scale, chord, arpeggio, etc technique than learn how to play Mary Had a Little Lamb (no shade to Mary). 2) When learning those foundations, I want something that sounds musical, even if it isn't specific songs. Foundational components that are recurring themes in popular songs, and can be played around with to slowly start improvising. 3) My mind is learning much faster than my hands, so any help closing that gap would be much appreciated. 4) I'm struggling with sheet music and need some drills that help burn-in that association between what I see in the music and what my hands are doing. 5) Very specific one here...I need help understanding finger placement for someone with large hands. When I'm playing a chord where my fingers need to reach higher on the keys, up between black keys (maybe because my 1 or 5 finger is on a black key), I have trouble fitting it in the gap. Any tips there would be appreciated. Anyway, I hope you do this, an thanks again for your content.

[@jeffclive2209]

I would like you to do some chords progression

[@cmp2011yt]

One of the advantages you have in your manner of teaching that I have so far watched is your simple, friendly, yet methodical approach to playing the various featured songs. I often find myself amazed to know that I can learn to play my favorite songs because of the way you break down the parts and demonstrate to us how it can be done. As to a comprehensive piano course and it being online, and with a varied audience of different piano skills, here I my thoughts: I suppose you can start with basic theory on scales and chords which would immediately launch the student to playing something right away without being intimidated by note reading. Secondly, you might want to help your students to learn rhythm by note reading. This might be an essential skill to learn as a preparation to reading notes on the right and left hand staves. You can do this like a game, perhaps to make it fun, slow to fast tempo is an example. I don't know if some form of ear training can be incorporated, like identifying the notes of a scale from 1-7 or 8. Chord functions may follow like Dominant to Tonic relationship, etc. After that, you may want to form chords with added notes such as the 2nd, 4th, 6th, M7, flat 9th, 11th, 13th., etc. Then note reading can be incorporated somewhere in those lessons having learned to identify notes, scales and rhythm. You may end up having different levels each level will cater to certain individuals from little background to more advanced students. I think it the end, the goal is to learn to play the piano to one's enjoyment up to the level one may be able to achieve. I really like your tutorials and insights. I wish you well in your course however it will come out. Just continue with your relaxed, friendly and very clear way of teaching. All the best, Pierre.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment. I agree with everything you said here, and will take it all into consideration!

[@stuartthompson1018]

I'm so fortunate to have recently discovered this channel and its music catalogue. What really inspires a beginner adult player (like myself) is to play a recognisable tune and be impressed with how it sounds, or to listen to a "wow" chord voicing that just hangs in the air and resonates. It would be great if the learn-to-play tunes can be loosely based on some altered versions of your existing pop or jazz songs, but different enough to not violate copyright. Two suggested examples from the collection are "So What" and "Cantaloupe Island". It would be incredible if the course material could show both the grand staff and keyboard layout for chord voicing, similar to the video page layout. Sign me up!

[@mlabud2006]

There are plenty of beginner course online that are very slow for my taste. And end up drawn to more advanced videos from which I have learned music theory and sight reading. My goal is to play some Brad Mehldau songs in simplified form, but for that I need to have really good hold of rhythmic patterns and good chords recognition. Another thing is how do you arrange your fingers to get really good voicing when playing rhythm and melody. Finally, I would also like to easily learn how to play some popular songs in a way that sounds really good, meaning how to find arrangement that is not plain - you need to have so many tricks in your sleeve to do it really well. I already know decent amount about music theory but would like to go to advance levels. So, that is my wish list. However, for your courses, if I may suggest, I would like if you could create comprehensive course(s) for all levels, to essentially be a referential point for your students and for anybody wanting to emerge into how to learn to play piano really well. There is so much to learn in music that you might want to start with top down course, and keep adding more detailed session if/when necessary. Before all, you need to enjoy doing this so that you can keep adding new cool tricks and keep feeling great about it. Thank you very much!

[@RalfMaier-cd8df]

Always good to start with the very basics. Then intermediate and advanced becomes easier to understand building on the foundational info. Thanks!

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Yes! I'm with you, thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@richardolivieri2216]

I would love to see an intermediate to advance Jazz course. How to really use lead sheets and start improvising. There are a ton of beginner tutorials on you tube and learning apps ( playground sessions, piano marvel, skoove etc). They all seem to stop at the intermediate level. Teaching improvisation and how to play with a group would be great. Most of these courses all focus on solo piano arrangements, but would be great to learn how to play keys within a Jazz band or rock / pop group.

[@ericclose9334]

I would like to learn to play lead sheets, learning the chords and in particular playing the melody over the chord in the right hand whilst the left hand plays some patterns. Thankyou for your tutorials....

[@allsurf]

One of the most helpful things I ever learned was chords, especially 7th chords as I was then able to just have a chord chart and play with a band improvising between the chords. 🤙🏻

[@YuvalRodoy]

I would like an advanced course like this: Exploring Modern R&B Harmony in the Style of Robert Glasper Course Objective: The course designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the harmonic and rhythmic techniques that define modern R&B, particularly inspired by the style of Robert Glasper. Participants will delve into rich harmonic textures, intricate voicings, reharmonization techniques, and advanced rhythmic interplay, with a strong emphasis on practical application in contemporary music contexts.

[@MattyB3]

Hi Pierre, would like to see more intermediate structure. Possibly some warm up exercises to loosen up. Thanks 🙏

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Noted!

[@MstrMark]

Thanks for doing what you do. I'd like to see 'intermediate" lessons, because, as a wise piano teacher that I know likes to say, "we're all intermediate". I like pop and rock, especially songs that have jazz and classical influences. I don't imagine that I will ever become a great jazz or classical pianist, but I wouldn't mind learning a few iconic pieces. or pieces of pieces. Genre aside, what I really want to learn is how to learn. There are an untold number of KZbin videos that champion the idea that the way to learn is to do exercises of one kind or another. There are many trying to teach sight reading. I myself had the idea that if I was a really great sight reader, that would be all I would ever need. But it certainly hasn't come naturally to me. And as I think about the keyboardists that I admire the most, I realize that many of them don't read music. As it turns out, sight reading is not a requirement for music creation or performance, so I backed off of that as my primary goal. What then, is the best process for learning songs? Can you break it down? I know many chords, and I can figure out most of the ones that I don't already know, so what is my best starting point? Start by playing the chords of a given song first? Or would be be better to start by trying to learn the melody? How? By memory? By first awkwardly reading sheet music and then trying to remember what I awkwardly read/played? I can play most simple songs by ear, but what if I don't happen to know the song? And even if I remember the melody perfectly, and can also play it by ear well enough to practice it up, then what is the best way to put the whole song together? Short of sight reading real notation, what is the process for remembering the chord progression and the melody? Many would say that it's just a matter of practice, but just exactly what should that practice look like? Speaking for myself, I have a low threshold of boredom. And I''m not a kid, so I don't have the luxury of hours per day to devote to practice, even if I knew just exactly what that practice should be. For me, the biggest bang-for-the-buck happens in the first hour, beginning with the first time that I try to play the chord progression or melody, or some combination thereof. But what then? Playing that same early attempt a dozen times doesn't make me noticeably better at it. And honestly, I don't know what would happen if I tried it a hundred times, because I have always flamed out before then. I need a better method. I need a more inspiring workflow. I need to be able to perceive my own progress in order to convince myself to continue. I need to be doing things that result in noticeable improvement. In a way, it is a race between progress and boredom. For me, the best lessons would be the ones that teach me how to learn. Maybe those lessons could be wrapped around individual pieces of music, but at the same time, if one can learn how to learn, then one can learn to play any piece. Maybe it has to be different for classical music. Maybe one has to sight read in order to master a classical piece. But then, one could argue that there are some pretty awesome blind (or deaf) composers/pianists/keyboardists. Deaf composers can't even hear what they're composing. Blind musicians don't have anything on paper to guide them. They have to be able to organize the whole thing in their heads. Maybe they're wired up differently than I am, but it sure would be cool to apply some portion of their process.

[@markpiano4676]

Hopefully this idea adds to this video ( which sounds like a great idea btw ) But I'm always interested in what skills you need to be ready for certain songs. Perhaps you could have some lists of skills/requirements to play in a pop style or other style. So the lists would be a way to focus in on what to practise to get to your goals.. I would be interested in your take on that subject. Just my two cents. Great videos, keep up the good work. Thanks

[@jamescartledge-ob1pw]

I do think there are a lot of beginner courses and apps around already, and thousands of KZbin videos. Personally I would be interested in intermediate level pop, jazz, blues and rock type stuff, playing with chords and lead sheets perhaps, improvising and that type of thing. Something to go alongside your fantastic song tutorials!

[@billhasty5197]

Way too many beginner courses, need a little more advanced than beginner.

[@HarryTharp-x2r]

My first comment ever. I appreciate that you look for input and guidance from others in all aspects of your channel. I am retired and older, started learning piano from on line material about 2 years ago. I currently have 3 subscriptions including yours. My 2 cents on the experience… Having a broad array of lessons sounds like a good idea, in theory. In my experience it has caused me to redirect too often as I get curious about something in my current agenda that mentions another. Then I go down the rabbit hole. So my first 2 cents is - if you start with a beginner course, as you described, keep it self contained and as linear as possible. ( by that I mean lesson 1 enables lesson 2 and so on) I won”t mention names of programs, but my experience. I have one that has very good courses and a good song library. But I find it lacks a consistent voice, like you, to follow and understand. I seldom use it now. The second has courses and interesting people. It has many different courses and directions to go. I try to pick things from their vast array of items that will move me forward, but there is sometimes overlap that seems a waste of time, while other times I get lost from not having the needed background. So, trying to wrap up. I have really enjoyed how you teach songs and how your site presents all the information. (audible, written, and visual for different learner types). I think you would do an excellent job of putting a curriculum together. I would hope you would do sequential sections, or courses, that people could follow. And that would allow folks to start where they think is appropriate. Try to help them stay on track progressing through your courses. My 2 cents turned into a nickel I think. But thanks for your channel and sharing your knowledge and obvious love of music.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. As time goes on, I would love to produce several courses. But, it would seem most natural to start off with a linear, beginner course as you mentioned. Great insight regarding having a "consistent voice." In my course I will be the only instructor, which will hopefully keep things clear, consistent and very personal.

[@HarryTharp-x2r]

@@pierrejpiscitelli Seems a daunting task. Deciding between teaching theory, reading, playing, or other aspects of music seems daunting to a newbie like me. You certainly have the training and experience to navigate it. And you reach out to mentors and collaborators that do as well. Looking forward to seeing it.

[@Ribeyesteak7]

For me, I would like something intermediate focused. It seems like there are tons of resources for beginners when it comes to piano and music theory, but eventually you reach a wall where it's hard to find new resources. I would also love something that covered aspects of playing keyboard in a band as that is what I primarily do now.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Great point, I'd love to discuss playing in a band and what a keyboard might/should do.

[@jpinoniemi]

I'd like to suggest the best way to learn slash / chords, specifically 9, 11, 13 chords. I love your style and you are easy to learn from. I've watched some other videos on 9, 11, 13 chords, but none that really "clicked" for me.

[@blissmaster71]

I don;'t want to become a master hard-bop jazz improviser, but I would like to write sing and play my own songs with an understanding of what, say , all the keyboardists on Steely Dan albums are doing harmonically. So, "Fundamentals of Jazz-Rock Piano Accompaniment Technique"? "Yacht-Rock 101"?

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I would LOVE to do a yacht rock course!

[@stevepower1372]

I still struggle with left and right hand independence on the piano. I play guitar well and, although the l/r thing is not exactly the same, there is an element of independence and I do fine, it just doesn't transfer to the keys 😢 I don't know how easy it would to incorporate into the structure you decide on, but when you cover a topic and give examples, perhaps you could show beginner, intermediate and advanced examples... some students may find they advance quicker on certain elements and this would enable them to select the appropriate example while staying within the same course. I personally would not be interested in seeing a music reading course, nor one based on a pre-requisite of sight-reading ability. I know what the notes are, I just simply cannot read it at any pace (I did try while learning guitar), and now visual impairment simply makes it worse 😅. I find your teaching manner (certainly on the tunes I've watched you demonstrate) to be very approachable, so I have no doubt you could pull together a useful course of a very good standard. I wish you success with it. Regards from England.

[@jimwoodard64]

@PierrePiscitelli something that's lacking in all of the video courses I've seen is playing in context of a band. They speak to playing solo, but they leave out important aspects of the harmonic and sonic concepts of playing with other instruments. It's great to be able to play Flight of the Bumblebee, but what if you're doing it in a full orchestra, in the style of disco (Walter Murphy's "Flight '76"), or in a rock band. What do you add in, what do you remove, and how do you serve the song. It's great to know the Fake Books inside and out, but even if you're called up to play in a jazz trio, there's going to be sacrifices you make or parts you might have to cover that you might not have done in the past to make the band sound better. Not everyone can be Billy Joel or Elton John (which is what makes them such icons), and some of us are Greg Hawkes (The Cars) or Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater). Heck even the great Billy Preston had to make sonic space for the Beatles when he was called to play on Get Back, Let it Be, and Something. - Just something to consider.

[@charlieharpman2107]

Hey Pierre!! Happy Saturday 😊 great questions. I am enjoying your video tutorials for pop/ rock songs.. that is what i was mainly looking for. Now that you mentioned it, a course would be a great idea! ( a beginner course) . Your approach in the tutorials is clear and easy to follow. I would like to see a lesson about how to tell the time signature as sometimes it doesn’t seem clear. Plz keep doing these song tutorials and a beginner course . 😊👍

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for writing-- I will keep up with these videos, and probably release a big course that covers everything I like to teach from the ground up. Appreciate your input.

[@charlieharpman2107]

Sounds great Pierre!! 🙏

[@dmac717]

Need some more bruce hornsby tutorial like look out any window

[@jhn1987]

I really like your KZbin video lessons and I appreciate the work that you put into them. Personally, I’m an intermediate player and have no interest in beginner lessons. There are many beginner courses already. That said, you can not be something to everyone. My opinion is to do a course that is unique where the material can not be found on KZbin or anywhere else. Instead of trying to be too broad in scope, maybe a course with a narrower focus. One idea that I had was to create a course dedicated to 80’s keyboard. Focus on maybe 10 iconic 80’s keyboard pieces. In addition to the usual chapters on chords, rhythm, left hand, and riffs, add additional instruction teaching how to use keyboard technology to recreate the original keyboard sounds in each song. Another idea would be to do something similar with Steely Dan. A Steely Dan course would be cool because you would be teaching rock, pop, and jazz concepts that their songs use. But whatever you do, try to make it unique and stand out from everything else on KZbin.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I would love to do this, but it would be quite difficult to incorporate copyrighted material into a course. That's why I teach these songs here on youtube! A course would likely have to be original material such as chords, scales, progressions, techniques, advice etc. with the actual songs continuing to exist here on KZbin.

[@petehealing]

Embellishing chord progressions would be ace

[@philchampers9699]

Im Phil Champagne from Northern England ... I agree with BeachHunter as I'm the same in that I'm learning from you tube and your brilliant tutorials... personally I have three selective teachers I learn from on you tube and you are 💯% one of them ... I think I'm an advanced begginer if I had to put a label at where I'm at🤔 on my piano journey (I've played drums since a teenager ..in my 60s now)... If I may request a song please for you to teach would be "This will be (an everlasting love)" by Natalie Cole I've messaged you before about this song. Keep up the fabulous work Pierre as you are an amazing teacher. Thank you.

[@AlanBiloski]

There’s a lot of courses out there if people want to buy they will buy them the ones that are watching you obviously like what you’re doing so I think you should keep doing what you’re doing

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Hi Pierre! Love this idea. I discovered your online tutorials several months ago. I dig everything you post! To your request... I play keys and guitar professionally. In your lesson program... i would love to see: - More of your outstanding tutorials! They are awesome. - Maybe 101 instruction in a variety of genres. For me personally... would love to see more jazz, country, and pop/rock lessons-- the techniques along with your song tutorials. - Perhaps lesson videos at beginning, intermediate, and advanced lessons. Adam Rafferty, a fellow-New Yorker and killer guitarist, does this approach with guitar. I have learned much from his approach and his gift of teaching-- like your current approach! May I respectfully suggest that you reach out to Adam Rafferty & meet for a discussion? Perhaps an informal interview with him? Thanks again for all you do! Please... add me to your list for the new program. I am ready to enroll when it's ready. Looking forward to next steps! Stephen in St. Louis. 😎🎹🎸👍

[@bailey123198]

Your ability to explain things is a strength. A+ I'd say. Secondly, your versatility at being familiar with many genres. SO, I'd suggest a hybrid course blending beginner/intermediate together. Use an existing a beginner method book we could buy, couple with intermediate material you developed. I would definitely sprinkle in songs we could learn that would be a basis for our sense of accomplishment. Thank you for asking!! 🎹🎼🎤🎥

[@rcruzkarateteam2801]

It'd be great, providing it fills the gaps in beginner piano courses, where most teachers start pretty well but take a sudden left turn and start investing more advanced techniques/ theory talking for granted that it will add to the students' input. It actually makes things worse, because whether you're expected to produce something out of something you couldn't really understand since your focus has been shifted to what you don't know. I still haven't found a complete, but linearly logical methodology to lead to successfully playing the piano while building all the necessary foundations for that.

[@sysconp2]

As a person that can generate sound that sounds ok, I would appreciate a basic course covering chords, finger position, and generating music in a simplistic way. I wouldn't want to playing Motzart, but generic basics that could be used to create tunes. Then a progressive series to move to more advanced areas, which in turn would help appreciate your earlier videos in a better way. Thanks for your existing content, as it is inspirational and has helped me appreciate music in a greater way. Thank you for investing the time.

[@shakeelsunny803]

Best of Luck I will be your Ist Student on KZbin.

[@christianbreindl3109]

Instead of a beginners' course, I would suggest an advanced course. I think there is a real need for this. I would like to see specific courses. For example, a pop/rock piano course. Or a jazz course. The concepts and contexts would be important to me so that the student would be able to work on pieces themselves. Thank you again for your excellent channel.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Great suggestion, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@pinkemperor]

I don't know if this comment is helpful towards what you are aiming for, but what i like about your videos is that you try to help all levels of knowledge when breaking a tune apart. From a harmony perspective, I like to observe what makes a song hit home, could be the melody on top, a string of chords with beautiful flow and changes, a modal move, a surprise, a tempo change. I think most songs we love have a "callsign" in the sense of f.e. this song is based on a catchy lick, or there is a syncopated step which elevates the melody and makes it catchy, whatever the special ingredient may be. So it is quite close to what you are already doing, you could connect whichever specific theory subject you are presenting each time with a song that utilizes it well (as a technique) and explain why it works that way.

[@ruthanngreenberg49]

I would love a video plus pdf course for intermediate to advanced keyboard course including blues rock straight rhythm with licks and runs, reharmonization, chord subs etc.

[@Minolta_Andy]

Hi Pierre, please keep doing what youre doing in your song tutorials but maybe stretch them out to add more technical aspects of the playing specific to each song. I've come back to piano after some 30 years away. Now in my mid 50's I finally have the concentration skills to listen, learn and play the piano with enjoyment. I've been amazed at the free content available from the internet as a whole. Personally I don't think another on line course is needed. Your channel is excellent. Lengthen your videos to include more and add helpful tips etc along the way. But the biggest question is this. What do you want to do? If you're already teaching 1-2-1, have you time to put a course together? If life is good for you and you already have a winning formula on KZbin, just tweak it a bit and we'll all enjoy that.

[@raymondputin8830]

Do a full curriculum. Piano 101-199, 201-299 etc etc. I wouldn't spend too much time on the lower level courses but produce a few to whet some appetites. The song tutorials are amazing great choices for music and very well done. Pick some easier songs for the 101 groups and more difficult songs for the more advanced players label the videos according to the skill level. Although if it is a good, fun song even advanced players will tune in. You're a good presenter and you shouldn't limit yourself, it would be a lot of work, maybe too much for one guy, but I think it would be amazing. Wish you the best of luck and hope you make a boat load of dough.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Thanks for your input, very hekpful!

[@briandunworth3561]

I'd like to see something along the lines of a structured "adult beginner" course (similar to the Alfred books, but leaning more towards a Hal Leonard feel in terms of the music [contemporary popular music, for the most part] selection). As a beginner course, it should (of course) include things like scales, fingerings, and techniques to help the student to learn about the "hows" and "whys" of making music (what are mixolydian, dorian, and lydian scales? how/why are they used? is there an example in popular music that could demonstrate their use? ...or, why is one fingering preferred over another in a given situation or while playing a certain style?, etc.) as well as helping them learn and develop the mechanical skills necessary to play the piano. Doing so with contemporary popular music seems like it would be far more approachable for the average "hobbyist pianist" than a course based on, for instance, classical music (much of which [I'm looking at you, Chopin!] exists almost exclusively to help educate and drill various theoretical and/or mechanical music concepts). I think you need to determine the ultimate goal(s) of your course before you can determine the depth and length of the course. A reasonable and achievable objective might be that "graduates" should be able to follow a simple lead sheet (or, perhaps, even sheet music [only used as a fancy, more detailed lead sheet]) and (with practice) "teach themselves" how to play the song. So, you'd need to include some basics about rhythm, counting time, etc. (what is 'cut time'? what is a 'bossa nova feel'? how can I 'swing eighths', and why would I want to? ...and so on), ideally using examples from popular contemporary music. I think I would be considered an "adult beginner" pianist. I understand [ or think I do! ;) ] a lot of music theory, but lack a good portion of the *application* of that theory due, I suspect, to the nearly complete lack of attention I have given to that aspect of learning piano. I'm not sure what percentage of your audience falls within that same circumstance.

[@perfectbeat]

I take piano lessons and am practicing advanced classical repertoire. I'm more interested in pop, jazz, and blues.

[@vanelsys]

Thought about lessons offering both flexibility and a structure, serving the most possible followers. The lessons Music theory in general. Two levels maybe to keep it interesting for all, beginner and advanced. Chords, reading, etc. Lessons 1 respectively 2 Added with a revolving set of subjects for both modern and classical music a. What makes modern/classic music modern respectively classic. Examples welcome Lessons 3 modern, lesson 4 classic b. which priorities (and order of practicing) will help you the most to control, make and play modern/classic music and develop your own signature. Lessons 5 and 6 c. which non musical properties should you control and train to be able to apply effectively to reach still higher levels of skills. I mean topics like communication, planning, preparation for an performance. Physics like frequencies, timbre and acoustics, posture, excercise, hand and finger flexibility training Lessons 7 and 8 d. 'spot on': improvisation, licks, who influenced who, chord progressions, influences from classical music in modern music Lessons 9 respectively 10 In total that makes 2 levels of musictheory, added with 4 topics for classsical music and the same for modern music, making a total of 10 'lessons'. The idea is to rotate all lessons in a somewhat random order, alternating classical and modern music. So the order could follow a scheme like these lessons: 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 3, 6, 9. Each follower could in this way create his/her own menu. The latter done to give the utmost flexibility and present a structure as well. Just a suggestion. The other variety would be a beginners course and one for the advanced. Probably a lot easier to develop 'compose'.....

[@ArthurGomesZah]

I feel I need to improve on a few things: 1) getting to actually sit down and play something; 2) I want that something to be 3 things (a) good songs (the ones you cover), (b) some technical practice that would help me with reading increasingly complicated sheet music and with technical playing skills, and (c) listening and theoretical improvement, so I'd be better at playing scales, chords and modes, at the same time that I would start recognising patterns in songs and being able to analyse it harmonically (Ricky Beato style). Too much to ask? 😁

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Not too much at all-- definitely along the lines of what I was thinking. Thanks for writing.

[@F.O.H.]

Regardless if it’s beginner or intermediate the ability to toggle on and off the fingerings would be very helpful. Also I have a request. Would you consider doing Great Gig In The Shy by Pink Floyd. What ever you do I’m sure it will be exceptional. You’ve helped and impressed me greatly thanks.

[@dennisstone6925]

I would like to see something that would help me go from late beginner to intermediate. Including….if i am in a jam session using a 2 or 3 chord vamp, what scale(s) to play for a solo. Also…how to play with others if using songs from the real book.

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Fantastic-- thanks for your thoughts.

[@TheDarkHorse949]

Most definitely beginner but also intermediate. Alternate between each week gives the student time to practice. Get two different demographic of student and broadens your reach.

[@Piano_jd-m2q]

Pierre...Link to your MusicNotes material?

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Link for the sheet music is in the video description for each lesson, but you can see them all here: www.musicnotes.com/marketplace/creator/7598/pierre-piscitelli/

[@Piano_jd-m2q]

@@pierrejpiscitelli Thanks !

[@doghousereilly4684]

I would prefer a beginner course. I’m going through Alfred’s Adult All In One method book. I’m really enjoying it but a beginner course from you, based on what I’ve seen from your videos, would really add to it. Alfred makes you play things but doesn’t exactly teach you what they are from a piano standpoint until much later. I’ve been playing chords since very early on but still don’t know much about chords if that makes any sense.

[@orchestralcinematiceducation]

I'd like to see good exercises for piano playing. In particular, finger exercises. My biggest fear is becoming a half-decent piano player who struggles then to improve further due to poor finger/hand technique.

[@joesamm1190]

I vote intermediate

[@jimwhite1964]

I disagree with many of the comments particularly from the self taught “intermediate” players. It is quite easy to learn an intermediate piece by rote even for a beginner but hand that individual a sheet of music for a piece they were unfamiliar with then suddenly they wouldn’t be the intermediate player they thought they were. I think if you are going to offer a package Pierre then it should be a complete package. Start at the base for complete beginners and allow players to build on that solid foundation. Different skill levels can join where they believe they fit in but ultimately starting from the beginning will build your channel far more than catering for a specific group of players.

[@paulvandenbrom7799]

Beginner course please

[@barry-h5g]

Intermediate course please

[@pepitilevrai]

Hi, I admire what you do, I'm starting the piano and you help me a lot, if you give lessons I would really have liked to participate even if it's paid because you deserve it but the language barrier blocks me, i from switzerland and i speak french, ❤

[@bajanguy2664]

Maybe you could build the beginner foundation that all pianists should have regarding technique and reading. Then later have 2 branches that go from there to either Jazz and Classical. My level is experienced beginner in reading but I have some intermediate technique in there. Also, is there a way to build music memory??

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

Great idea. Re. memory, some are naturally better than others. That's just a fact. With diligent practice and frequent "weaning" off of the sheet music, it gets better. For example, playing through a piece that you know with the music, then looking away....doing this over is one of several ways to build that muscle.

[@jackskvat5596]

Songwriting! How to compose. What makes a song work....

[@TheCpj1976]

You know what? I’ve wanted to learn how to play thousands of songs in one hour with exactly 4 chords. Seems impossible, tho….

[@pierrejpiscitelli]

I know a guy who can help.

[@petehealing]

Please no more beginner courses. An intermediate one would be much more useful

[@TheDarkHorse949]

Most definitely beginner but also intermediate. Alternate between each week gives the student time to practice. Get two different demographic of student and broadens your reach.