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Simply Piano review: Underachiever with huge potential

Simply Piano is a straightforward platform that aims to teach people the basics and beyond in the easiest way possible. If there’s one thing I hate to see in any platform, it’s unnecessary complications, so Simply Piano sounds promising.

The 10 best jazz pianists of all time

The best jazz pianist of all time is a title that you could arguably give to any artist on this list and just as easily to many who aren’t listed. In my opinion, jazz is the pinnacle of creative art forms, and today, we stand on the shoulders of giants who pioneered defining eras in jazz...

Pianoforall review: Old-fashioned stuff with some hidden gems

Pianoforall is exactly what it sounds like, it’s a piano lesson platform aimed at budding pianists of all levels and ages. It’s been around for a while now, and I want to see how it compares to some of the newer kids on the block. In this review, I’ll discuss everything that...

Piano Marvel review: Best lesson platform so far

In this review, I’m taking a look at Piano Marvel, one of the largest piano lesson platforms online. Piano Marvel offers a massive amount of content and is trusted by many professional music educators. I’m going to find out if it’s as good in the home as it is in the classroom.

Yamaha P-145 review: New benchmark in beginner pianos

The Yamaha P-145 is the successor to one of the best-selling digital pianos of all time, the industry standard P-45. With the P-45 discontinued, Yamaha’s new kid on the block has much to live up to.

Flowkey review: Very good, but falls just short

Flowkey is an interactive piano lesson app available on desktop/laptop and mobile devices. One of the first things you’ll see when you visit the Flowkey website is a notice saying, “In Cooperation with Yamaha.” Now, that doesn’t guarantee satisfaction, but it’s...

Playground Sessions review: Great all-around lesson platform

Playground Sessions comes partly from one of the most creative musical minds of his, or any, generation, co-creator Quincy Jones. That’s a name that carries a lot of weight, and a lot of expectation, so I’m excited to try Playground Sessions.