So, you’ve always wanted to play piano, but every time you look at those 88 keys, your brain says, “Nope, too complicated.”
Here’s the good news: learning piano doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with the right approach, you can play your first song this week. Let’s break it down the simple way.
Most beginners start by learning to read sheet music, but that’s like learning to spell before you can speak.
If you want to play real songs fast, start with chords. Chords are just groups of notes that work together.
Think of them as the building blocks of every song you’ve ever heard.
Start with these three:
C major (C – E – G)
F major (F – A – C)
G major (G – B – D)
With just those three chords, you can play hundreds of worship and pop songs.
Try this progression: C – F – G – C
You’ve just played one of the most common progressions in modern music.
You don’t need fancy fingerwork; you just need a steady rhythm.
Start by playing each chord once per measure (count to four slowly before changing chords).
Once that feels comfortable, try playing the chord twice per measure.
This teaches your brain to lock in with the beat, which is the most important skill for any musician.
Don’t rely on your eyes alone.
A big part of playing piano well is being able to hear chord changes and melodies.
Next time you listen to a song, try to hum along with the chord changes.
You’ll start to recognize when the sound “resolves”, that’s your ear identifying the home chord, also called the tonic.
Ear training is what allows you to play without constantly staring at sheet music or charts.
Music is full of patterns, and once you see them, everything gets easier.
For example:
Every major scale follows the pattern: Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half.
Every chord progression repeats in predictable ways.
That’s why once you learn to play in one key, transposing to another isn’t as scary as it sounds.
It’s the same shapes, different starting notes.
You don’t need to practice for hours.
You just need consistency.
Ten focused minutes every day will take you farther than one marathon session a week.
Here’s a simple daily routine:
Warm up your fingers (play a few scales slowly)
Review your chords
Practice one song
End with something fun: play freely and experiment
If you keep it short and enjoyable, you’ll actually look forward to sitting at the piano.
Learning piano doesn’t require perfection.
It just requires progress.
When you focus on learning one small thing at a time, one chord, one rhythm, one song: the piano becomes something you enjoy, not something that intimidates you.
And once you experience that first “I can actually play this!” moment… you’ll never want to stop.
If you’re ready to learn worship piano without the confusion, my course Piano Made Simple will guide you step-by-step through everything you need: chords, scales, ear training, and everything in between.
Check out the Piano Made Simple Course here!
You don’t need years of lessons or hours of practice.
You just need the right system, and a desire to worship through your playing.
Let’s make piano simple, together.
