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Real Piano Songs in Minutes—not Months
Kids care about the moment when their own fingers begin playing a song they recognize. I built Kids Piano to make that moment happen quickly—with guided lessons, easy-to-read Exact Notes music, and a full pathway that keeps growing with them.
One 30-minute live class each week • Ages 5–12 • Immediate course access
Explore Kids Piano OptionsThe best start is hearing real music right away
After more than two decades teaching children, I have seen the same thing again and again: kids light up when their own fingers make a song they know.
Exact Notes removes the long waiting period. Beginners can play first, feel successful, and build stronger reading skills as they grow. Kids Piano carries that confident beginning through 30 guided levels and 100 favorite songs—from “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” to Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” and “Für Elise.”
30 guided levels
Each level creates a clear musical win, then adds just enough to keep children curious, capable, and moving forward.
100 favorite songs
Children hear familiar music coming from their own hands—the part of learning an instrument that matters most to them.
Play first. Read more as they grow.
Our patented easy-to-read system gives beginners a confident starting point, then steadily expands their reading as the music becomes more advanced.
Free 5-Song Starter Challenge
Let your child play five real songs
I’ll guide your child through the first five songs from the real Kids Piano course—one song a day, or as quickly as they want to go.
They’ll begin with “Hot Cross Buns,” add “The BOOM Song,” “We Will BOCK You,” “Snake Charmer,” and “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” then finish with a five-song mini-concert.
Five guided lessons • Five printable music sheets • Immediate access
Start the Free 5-Song ChallengeThe Exact Notes Philosophy
Fun happens at the right level of challenge
Not enough challenge becomes boring... but too much challenge is demotivating. Kids Piano helps give students choices in the type of notes they read and the pace and difficulty of the music they play, helping every student work at a level that feels achievable and motivating.
Confidence before complexity
We start most young beginners with our kid-friendly, easy-to-read sheet music in letters, where even complex songs feel approachable. As confidence grows, students add standard notation, theory, technique, and greater musical independence.
Short, frequent learning sessions
Short, hands-on video lessons fit young attention spans, initiate new learning between classes, and give incredible structure to daily practice. Plus, several small learning sessions during the week help children remember more than relying on one long lesson alone.
Mastery instead of calendar pace
Students move through 30 levels as skills become comfortable—not simply because another week has passed, which leaves no chance for a student to get left behind. The goal is confident playing, not racing through material before it makes sense.
Music is better when it is social
When given the choice, most kids say they prefer to learn in a group environment together with other kids, turning our music classes into a shared semi-social activity instead of an isolated environment.
Bonus Course Included
Youth Favorites
An all-ages, all-skill-levels variety course built around songs kids already know and love.
Students use step-by-step lessons to master easy, medium, and challenging versions of popular songs from their favorite shows, pop songs, movies, and video games. We call it our Youth Favorites specialty collection, which includes new and experimental songs that keep learning fresh.
Use Youth Favorites as a self-paced companion course, or choose it as a focus in live classes for teacher guidance, accountability, and an even more interactive experience.
Youth Favorites is included with the current Kids Piano enrollment plans.
See Enrollment OptionsChoose the Support That Fits Your Family
Start independently, add flexible personal guidance, or join a small weekly live class. Every plan includes Kids Piano, Youth Favorites, printable sheet music, and a free one-on-one setup meeting.
Not sure which level is right?
Tell me about your child, goals, experience, and schedule. I’ll personally review the information and recommend the best starting point.
New Student? Start HereThree free ways to begin
Choose the experience that best fits your child: compare five instruments live, play five real piano songs at home, or meet with me privately for personal startup guidance.
Free Instrument Petting Zoo
Join our featured monthly Saturday event at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. In 30 lively minutes, children meet piano, violin, cello, guitar, and ukulele, hear and compare them, and notice which sound and playing style interests them most.
Free 5-Song Starter Challenge
Play the first five songs from the real Kids Piano course—one song a day or all at once. Guided lessons, printable music, and immediate access are included.
Free one-on-one startup session
Meet privately for help checking keyboard setup, finding the right starting point, answering your questions, and planning a confident first week.
A Clear Musical Journey
From first notes to music children are proud to play
The 30-level sequence begins with familiar beginner songs and gradually introduces stronger reading, two-hand coordination, expression, chords, and classical favorites.
1. First notes
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Hot Cross Buns” introduce keyboard geography, steady rhythm, and the satisfaction of playing a recognizable song.
2. Familiar favorites
“Baby Shark” and “Jingle Bells” strengthen reading and coordination while keeping practice connected to music children already know and are excited to perform!
3. Musical expression
Pieces like Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” help students shape phrases, listen carefully, and begin making musical choices beyond simply finding the correct keys.
4. Deeper coordination
Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” introduces richer textures and coordination as students grow into more sophisticated musical challenges.
5. A classical milestone
Beethoven’s “Für Elise” gives developing students an exciting goal and a piece they can be proud to share with family and friends.
Why Families Choose Live
Weekly guidance makes self-paced learning more powerful
Kids Piano uses a flipped-classroom approach: children learn and practice new material in short lessons at home, then use live class time for feedback, refinement, questions, encouragement, and playing together.
Five students or fewer
Small classes provide ample room for individual feedback with the advantages of a low pressure learning environment that helps students enjoy years of steady learning and growth .
Practice with a professional teacher present
Students can try out new and developing skills during class, ask questions, and receive real-time practice tips and corrections before small mistakes become frustrating habits.
Motivation through community
Seeing other children share similar learning experiences makes both experience both challenges and successes feel normal, social, and achievable.
Current Live Class Times
Choose the day and time that fits your family
All times are Eastern Time. Classes are limited to five students or fewer, so enrolling early gives families the best chance of securing their preferred time.
Kids Piano, Violin, and Ukulele
Monday–Thursday:
- 1:00–1:30 PM ET
- 5:00–5:30 PM ET
- 6:00–6:30 PM ET
- 6:30–7:00 PM ET
Additional Thursday option: 1:30–2:00 PM ET
The 1:00 and 1:30 PM classes are especially helpful for homeschool families and students in British time zones.
Masterworks Classes
Monday–Thursday:
5:30–6:00 PM ET
Families choose their preferred class during registration. Placement is confirmed according to current availability.
A Simple Weekly Rhythm
Clear steps that fit real family schedules
The course and weekly live class work together so students have a clear learning path that's easy to follow with minimal supervision.
1. Learn
Watch a short, hands-on lesson and learn one manageable musical idea or song section. Effort, not perfection, is all that's required.
2. Practice
Repeat the skill on a routine of that matches your learning goals and availability.
3. Attend class
Practice, ask questions, perform when ready, and receive feedback with Mr. Zach and classmates.
4. Celebrate and continue
Recognize progress, choose the next goal, and keep moving through the 30-level journey with confidence.
Built from more than two decades of teaching
Mr. Zach has taught since 2002 and has led 60,000+ lessons and classes. Exact Notes was developed to solve the reading and motivation problems that slow down young musicians.
- Patented Exact Notes learning system
- Author of Kids Piano! Volumes 1–3
- Students in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom
- Experience serving schools, homeschool families, and private students
What Families Are Saying
Kids are learning, practicing, and enjoying music
Real Families • Real Progress
Hear from a parent and watch a student play
See the experience from a family’s perspective, then watch the musical confidence students can build over time.
Parent Perspective
Christine shares her family’s experience with the Exact Notes approach.
Student Spotlight
Krishna (age 5) performs Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” after progressing through the program.
Frequently asked questions
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What live class times are available?
Does my child need previous piano experience?
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Can we cancel a monthly plan?
What happens after enrollment?
Now enrolling for live classes
Give your child a fun, confident start with weekly teacher guidance and the full Kids Piano course.
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