Where To Start
If this is your first time visiting this site, I would suggest that you take a look at the Piano Assessment.
Beginning piano lessons can be challenging. Even if you already know how to read sheet music or have had lessons in the past, coming back to the piano can be both fun and frustrating.
Know that you are not alone. There are thousands of other pianists in the same situation as you. In fact, one of the most common questions I receive is “You have so many piano lessons…where do I start?”
First of all, I want you to know that we are a family business. So, if you get stuck your piano help is a phone call or email away.
Second, I have created some piano lesson bundles that help guide you along a “path”.
How do piano lessons over the internet work?
PianoWithWillie.com is a program that gives you to access over 150 pre-recorded piano lessons at your convenience. You can access any one of these lessons through our premium or gold memberships. Or you may purchase individual DVD’s or lesson downloads by visiting our online store.
We offer piano lessons in a range of styles like jazz, funk, rock, latin, gospel and blues and we have lessons that are great for all levels of pianists ranging from beginner to professional. To get to the store, click the “store” button at the top of this page. If you are looking for a membership, click the “membership” button also at the top of this webpage. The technology is simple and user-friendly and, if you’re having trouble at any time, we’re here to help.
Which is better for me DVD’s, lesson downloads or memberships?
The technology of the memberships is simple and easy to use but if you are someone with a dial -up modem or you find that you are always frustrated with your internet connection and speed, then you may find that DVD’s or lesson downloads are a better fit for you.
We have many students who prefer to receive the DVD’s in the mail rather than fight with their internet connection. However, Willie and I feel that the memberships offers the most flexibility and the best value. The content of the videos is the same whether you choose DVD’s, lesson downloads or a membership.
Tell me more about the free trial.
We recommend that all students try our 7-day free trial. Before you spend a dime on our lessons, we want to make sure that we’re a good fit for you. The free trial allows you to view over 500 lesson chapters for 7-days. By signing up for a free trial, you are under no obligation to continue with us once your free trial has expired. You do not need to provide payment information.
The only information you need to provide is your name and email address. There is nothing to cancel, you will not be spammed and you will never be charged. To get started on your free trial right away, click on the button right below this videos text.
Where do I start? What is the Piano Assessment?
The piano assessment is a new feature to our program and our students love it. There are so many lessons to choose from at PianoWithWillie.com and one of the most common questions we get from people is “Where do I start?” Well, the answer to that question can be found with the piano assessment and our free trial. The piano assessment will provide focus to your piano playing goals.
By answering few simple questions, the piano assessment helps match you up with the best lessons for you based on your skill level, interests and goals. After you complete the assessment, you will receive an email from Willie with his suggested lessons.
What makes Willie a good piano teacher?
Willie is a trained, experienced musician AND teacher. There are many talented musicians working, playing and making a good living with their craft, but just because you are a success in the music business doesn’t mean that you are able to communicate your process in a way that is meaningful and helpful to students.
Willie has over 20 years of experience as both a teacher and a professional musician and, if you ask him, he will humbly tell you that he thinks of himself as a teacher first. His enthusiasm is genuine, his skill is competitive and his ability to teach is superior. He has taught piano to thousands of students all over the world and students report seeing results in their playing in as few as 1-2 months with Willie’s program.
How does Willie break down the piano lessons?
To begin with, the lessons are broken down by style: either jazz, funk, blues, latin, rock or gospel. Within each of these styles you can find lessons on popular songs, music theory and improvisation. Each lesson incorporates two simultaneous camera angles and something called a virtual keyboard. One camera angle captures Willie teaching to the camera so it feels like you’re having a live piano lesson with Willie! The other camera hangs over the keyboard so that you can watch Willie’s hands while he plays and demonstrates concepts.
The virtual keyboard is a special feature to our lessons that is unique only to PianoWithWillie.com. The virtual keyboard appears across the top of our lessons and highlights the keys that Willie is playing. It also shows the note names as they are being played. Our students love the virtual keyboard feature and find it extremely helpful to their practicing. The average length of each lesson is 70 minutes. Some are more and some are less depending upon the intensity of the lesson. The newest lessons now show the pedal, as well.
What are the benefits of learning with Willie?
There are so many studies going on right now about the benefits of online learning. As technology changes and our culture adapts I believe we will be finding more and more students learning online. Let’s face it, our lives are so busy and it sometimes seems impossible to find even an hour per week for yourself let alone finding an hour to drive to a weekly lesson with a private teacher.
PianoWithWillie.com is available for your use any time night or day. You don’t have to make an appointment — we’re always here — and I know from when I was a student of Willie’s before we were married that, over time, you will definitely pay less for a membership to our site than to a weekly, private piano teacher.
When Willie was a student…
Listen to Willie explain his past experiences working with teachers and how PianoWithWillie.com will benefit you.
If you need more help…
I hope that the short videos here have answered some of your initial questions about PianoWithWillie.com. Remember we are a family business and we are here to help. Should you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us at 401-331-0000 or email us at pianohelp@jazzedge.com. We are in the office Monday through Friday, 9-5 Eastern Standard Time. Enjoy!
