Testimonials

The most POSITIVE (and Genuine) Piano Course Testimonials online!
Pianoforall students CAN'T WAIT to say how much they love the course!

 
 

Below are some of the many wonderful emails I have received from Pianoforall students around the world. I would like to thank all the students who took the time to write and let me know how much they are enjoying the course.

As you can see, many kindly offered to make their email addresses available to anyone interested in Pianoforall. I don't put their emails directly on the page in case this leaves them open to spam. If you would like to contact any or ALL of these students drop me a line and I will pass on their addresses

"Hi Robin: Just wanted to say THANKS! for a terrific course. I worked through book one last night and was thrilled with the style, the ease of use and the chock full of information. Thank you. Beats the hell out of little brown jug. Cheers, G."

Gail Gorman , Massachusetts, USA
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piano player

"Hi Robin, Thank you so much for the course and I will look forward to receiving the other books next month. You have a lovely teaching style and I will benefit as I am the lead vocalist in a function band http://www.fairplaylive.co.uk but also a very frustrated pianist!!

This course is exactly what I have been looking for with all the shortcuts that have been such a mystery to me for years. Well done Robin an excellent product. Kind regards. Paul"

Paul Saxon , UK
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"Dear Robin,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that your online course is absolutely splendid. It far exceeds anything I dared to expect. I initially planned to spend 30 minutes daily practising but everything has been so enjoyable so far that I find myself spending two hours per day and the time just flies by.

The practise songs are not in the slightest bit tedious and even a complete amateur such as myself is producing some authentic sounds! I am forcing myself to work through pragmatically and hence am still on book one but am amazed that in just a week I could memorise the basic C chords as well as the others outlined in book 1 as everything follows on very logically. Your formulae make things so clear and I am getting more and more excited about the next books.

I shall. of course, keep you updated on my progress. My hands are killing me but it's all worth it! The videos are also a real boon and you make everything look so easy.

My friends all told me that at 32 it is far too late to start learning the piano - I'm going to prove them all wrong with a little help from Pianoforall.
Many thanks and speak soon."

(Later reply to request for email to be made available)
"Hello again Robin,
Yes of course you may use my mail as a testimonial. I would be more than happy as I genuinely believe that this course is far superior to most other "similar" piano courses available. Cheers, Faz"

Fazal Ahmed, London, UK.
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"Hi Robin, I have already started your course and I must say you do need to be complimented for all the input and value.

Here is a true story you may find interesting. I actually bought two courses! (Birthday gift from my wife and son)The other one is almost the same price as yours and is so badly put together you would not believe it and the whole thing is a complete load of rubbish and a waste of money (although I have asked for a refund but as yet have not had any reply).

To say your course and theirs is like chalk and cheese would not be fair to you, more like and old banger and a brand new Rolls Royce! I am over the moon! Thank you Robin and what fun you have made this too!."

Daniel McGowan, Kent, UK.
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"Book 1 is like a drug, I can't get enough. It is making it so easy to incorporate both hands. I look forward to working with the books. I will let you know how it goes.

(later update)
I really like the simplistic way you teach chords. I never would have expected to be able to learn 11 chords plus being able to convert any of them to 7 or major 7 for memory. Add on the numerous rhythms and I have accomplished more in one day then I did in one month the last time tried to learn when I was young.

Keep in mind that I probably practiced for 5 to 6 hours yesterday. I could only do that if I were having a lot of fun."

James Morris, Florida, USA -
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"Hi. Yes, I would like to order the rest of your Piano books.. I am very impressed with the course books and associated videos.

Your explanations are excellent: eg. inverted chords are easy using your method. I have attended a conventional piano course weekly and have found the information to be piecemeal rather than your technique of consolidating concepts at appropriate stages.
Many thanks so far. Michael Brant

(Later reply to request for email to be made available)
Hi Robin, I am still enjoying the course and if anyone wishes to contact me, that's OK.

Your initial start of generating a left hand beat is so much better than trying to fit the left hand into the right hand. It also allows the tempo to change during playing, which is not possible when playing keyboard style keeping in time with the built in rhythm. Regards, Michael Brant"

Michael Brant, Glossop, UK
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Hello Robin,

I just started the lessons in book 1 last night- so far I am very impressed. I have played guitar since I was a teenager and took typical rock guitar lessons where I learned songs but never really understood music.

I feel like I have learned more about music in just a few hours than I did in years of rock guitar lessons. Even when I had guitar teachers that understood music and were great players they could not always translate it in a way that was accessible for me.

Your lessons are direct, easy to follow and give almost immediate results. I think I will enjoy practicing!

I think a forum for members would be a great idea. I'm sure others can give some insight into practice methods, easy songs to play, purchasing keyboards etc. I appreciate the effort it must have taken to put these books together. Excellent job!

Best wishes, Charles Crawford

(later update)
Hi Robin,I am still enjoying the lessons. My only problem is making myself slow down and practice. I keep wanting to jump ahead to see what is next and how things fit together. I am working with the Jazz style book, playing freres jacque. Things are clicking, I instinctively started playing with the pentatonic scale over the chords and improvising with the melody. I feel like I understand playing much better now and have some insight into what musicians are doing in their songs.

Please feel free to use my email as a testimonial.

Thanks again for your hard work and quality product at a reasonable price. I would definitely suggest to others to purchase the entire course so they can save quite a bit of money.

Best wishes,
Charles Crawford
Michigan, USA

 

"Hello Robin, I want to say a big thank you for the materials (Books 1 - 5) that I just downloaded. I've started on Book 1 and already having so much fun - it's already shaping up as one of the best piano methods I've read. It's indeed very practical and I intend to work on it faithfully. Thank you very much. Daniel"

(Later update) "Hello Robin, Sorry I missed your email and couldn't send a reply earlier. With regards to your request, I heartily agree and do not mind at all. You can add my email link and I even look forward to others contacting me about the course - I have nothing but positive recommendations! I've been working consistently through BOOK 1 but took sneak peeks at the other books too. It's a wealth of PRACTICAL information and delivers more than expected. I was impressed to hear the same sounding rhythms and patterns in the songs you listed in the book and even others not listed. Thank you very much. Daniel"
Daniel Nkansah, Canada

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OK Robin, some feedback.
 
I have just completed all of Book 1.
 
I am very pleased with my purchase.  I am particularly impressed by the Video and Midi media embedded in the books. 

This alone makes this course outstanding value for money.  Coupled with the gentle progression from the simple to the more complex - in clear easy to follow instructions.  I think you have hit a magic formula.

Shane Morrison, London UK.

Thanks so much for your course.  I really like your teaching method and your videos are fantastic.  They are really clear and a pleasure to use.  I'm excited about the course.  

I was planning to go through the whole course systematically and I still may, but so far I jumped right to Blueberry Hill and started digging in.  I am having a blast and living the dream.

Thanks again, 
Dan. 

Daniel Brown, California, USA

"Hi Robin, Never thought I would say this I thought I had tried every method when it came to not only learning to play the piano but understanding the method.I am truly amazed at the progress I have made in THREE DAYS !!!!

I have the benefit of being able to play but never to the standard I wanted and trying so hard to find that elusive sound, I have spent many hundreds of pounds and a lot of time with scales and all this entails and progress was so slow but I would not give up, it turned out to be very challenging and at times it felt like a battle which has gone on for ten years.

I read the reviews on your website and was very dubious as all this seemed too good to be true and claims made seemed very similar to so many others I had read and tried, but I did buy and your system just blew me away and I have been glued to my piano since downloading the book.

Thank you for putting the enjoyment back and I have made more progress with this method in 3 days than I had in 3 years. I have already started on book 5 and will complete the set I just cant get enough of this type of learning, and of course apply all I learn from you to all the numbers I have tried and failed to get 100% right. You have remedied this and I am so pleased to have found someone whos claims are more than justified.

Your style is so easy to follow and the video along with the sheet music and the audio, no one could ask for anything more. Many thanks and I will write again in about 6 weeks by which time I am confident with your help I can at last enjoy what I love doing and that is just to sit and play my piano.
All the very best. David Morgan."

(Later update)
"Hi Robin, with pleasure use whatever part of it you wish, thank you for such a brilliant format just finished a 6 hour stint and getting on brilliantly you have refreshed everything and proving to be much more effective than even a face to face tutor. It's hard work but as I enjoy this so much and at last getting the answers I am over the moon. Feel free to include my name and email address and should you wish I have included a snap. All the very best, David"

(Later update - after buying book 6)
Hi Robin, cant wait to get my teeth into this one and for that matter all of them, it really is all I have said in the past and more, this formula is foolproof, as long as you have the motive to carry on, the joy of this is each lesson/page spurs you on, the sky is the limit. Brilliant stuff speak soon, you are a fantastic teacher. Anyone doubting this should try it. All the very best David"

David Morgan , London, E6, UK
david244@tiscali.co.uk

David

 

"thanks, everything downloaded...and the cd arrived today... the lessons are as good or better than they were represented on the web site... keep me posted on other piano learning programs... peace, Ray"

Ray Adams , California, USA

"Hi Robin, A belated note to say a very big thank you for putting together such an interesting, motivating, straightforward approach to piano playing! I absolutely love the techniques, I'm playing everything now and it's so exciting!!! I'm still only on Book 1 and I've learned so much already, I can't imagine what you have in store for us in the other books. Anyway, I'll keep you updated with my progress. Thanks again! Best wishes, Jane X"

(later update)
"Hi Robin, Yes, I am! I'm taking it one stage at a time as I don't want to miss anything. However, I have taken an advance peak at the blues section (for "Hideaway", you may remember?) and I now fully understand how to "adapt the formulas" as you put it. We have a band rehearsal on Tuesday so I'm hoping to surprise my fellow musos! Happy to oblige with the email idea for fellow students: I've even got my Mum playing again thanks to you! Keep up the good work. Best wishes. Jane"

Jane Grey, London, UK
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Jane Grey

"Hi Robin, I bought your course a few hours ago and have been working through book 1. Its Brilliant!. I have been learning piano for about 3 years, following the standard classical teaching method which is good but doesn't give me any real ability to improvise and understand how most popular songs are written and played. I think it will compliment my classical teaching.

This course has great potential for me. I will let you know!. The forum sounds like a good idea. Regards, Paul, Dublin"

Paul Byrne, Dublin, Ireland
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"Robin: I have to tell you I absolutely LOVE your program. I am on page 56 of Book 1 and I simply cannot believe how easy it is to follow.

Admittedly, I can read music so I'm sure that helps a lot, BUT, I have already memorized the chords so far, completely understand the concepts of changing to maj7 and 7th, minors to majors, etc. I went back and looked at the chord books I had from my "traditional" lessons and tried to do the same thing from those books and I simply COULD NOT understand what they were trying to get me to do.

I know I haven't gone far yet but I had to share with you now my excitement and enthusiasm with your program. I'm probably practicing two to three hours a day four times a week and just love it. I have my laptop right by my piano and I haven't moved it back to my desk since I downloaded your program.

Anyway, thanks again for a wonderful product and bringing back my enthusiam for learning.

(later update)
..by all means, you are welcome to use my comments -- frankly, that's what prompted me to try you, it's what people were saying. I can be pretty cynical and sometimes wonder if these "marketing" comments are just made up -- but believe me, after using this program, I know that they were sincere comments by people who have in fact tried the program. Best to you, Eldora."

Eldora, Surprise, AZ, USA (yes, that is the correct name of the city)
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(21st Dec 2006)
"Hi, Robin, Just started looking at the course and I’m very impressed. It’s very approachable and uncomplicated, even for a 63-year-old musical klutz like me. I’ve had various unsuccessful and frustrating stabs at learning piano over the years, but your course seems to be tailored exactly to my needs. The videos are excellent and I’m already fairly accomplished with the Blueberry Hill lick."

(10th Jan 2007)
"Robin, At the risk of sounding like a Robin Hall groupie, I felt the need to send thanks again for the course. I’ve been following books one and two fairly religiously (ie, at least an hour a day, sometimes more, which says much for the enjoyment factor). But I dipped into the jazz book (six) yesterday because I was feeling adventurous. It’s terrific! The fact that I can now play a touch of Monk and am finding the caterpillar walk very approachable is amazing and so encouraging.

For the first time, I feel that I’m getting somewhere musically. I’m never going to be Art Tatum (or even Russ Conway), but I think at some stage I might be able to bash out a few party pieces. Things begin to make sense that have baffled me for years. I like the way the theory is ingested almost without realising it. There are tough patches (I can play the Blueberry Hill riff, but I still can’t sing the bloomin’ song at the same time; and I have awful pains in my shoulder and neck), but it’s exhilarating. I’ve been a Pianoforall pupil for less than a month and already I feel

I’ve learned more about music than I have in several years of conventional study. Enough of this gushing; the keyboard beckons.

Thanks, Garry".

Garry Copeland, Stafford, UK
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"I'm not usually the type to write reviews but I just had to write and tell you that this is the best money I have spent in a long long time - your course is TEN times more than I could have hoped for - I can't thank you enough and your email support has been invaluable.."

Gavin Bracewell, UK

Gavin Bracewell

Robin,

I bought the course before leaving for the weekend, but on the night I got it I couldn't stop watching it.

It's a really good way of learning, very much like a personal lesson, and you've kept it nice and simple.

I've tried loads of books (you mention a few of them, and I agree with you they're not all very clear), I've also got Band in a Box and many of their programs. These are very good but they've never really helped me.

You're approach is a good way to get a feel for it, I especially like that dm7 to em7 progression with the jazz feel, there's so many songs it can be used with.

I will get back to you in a month or two when I'm familiar with the material, I hope you continue the series. I also like to look for the simple way to explain things, I feel that Jazz almost 100% of the time is made to look very complex. To be honest I think what I've seen of your approach is so far the only approach that's made any sense to me and that's exciting. I'll be 50 in March and I've been trying to improve my jazz and blues for years.

Cheers Robin,

Charlie Palmer
Glasgow
Scotland

"Hi Robin - thank you very much - that's very good of you. I have to say that I have found Book 1 so very useful already - The Split Chord Rhythm on page 51 in particular - a sound I was trying to create but didn't think of splitting the chord.

The videos are also very helpful - it's much easier to SEE what you're actually describing in the book - a wonderful learning tool. You have managed to kick-start my enthusiasm for playing my piano again - I really feel that I can achieve what I've been to do for some time now.

So thank you again and yes I will definitely let you know how I'm getting on - I look forward to working my way through to Book 5 and beyond. Cheers. Liz"

(later update)
"Hi Robin – I realised that it’s been a whole 7 weeks not a month since I started your course – I know I started on a wet bank holiday weekend but it was the one at the beginning of May not the one at the end!

Even so – my husband is amazed at how much I’ve learned in such a short space in time. He’s a bass player and for a long time now he’s been trying to teach me about chord theory – I’m afraid I just kind of glazed over when he started talking about Seven Chords and B Major Sevens and Sus Chords and the like.

Now we can even have discussions about chords - he’s learning to play an Irish Bouzouki and strums a chord which he then tries to work out what it is – on many occasions I’ve been able to tell him what it is!

And yes please use my comments – only too happy to help encourage others to see the light!! I wish you well and truly hope your business is a success. So thank you again Robin – will keep you informed of my progress. Cheers, Liz"

Liz Yeomans, Milton Keynes, UK
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"Just wanted to write and thank you for a great course that actually delivers on it's promises for a change. I couldn't play a note but now I feel like I've had years of lessons. If only I had read your books years ago."

Harry Reid, Writer, UK

"Hi Robin, I have to admit when I first parted with my money I was a wee bit sceptical. I expected to maybe learn a couple of tunes and that would be that. Howerver, I gave it a go and I am highly impressed (which is not something I'm prone to). I got my first keyboard for xmas 2006 and today 30th of Jan 2007 I played Fur Elise from start to finish with out a mistake.

If I can do that in a month I can't wait for six months, a year. I also learned quite a few blues numbers and impressed my mates with a nice version of The bright side of Life. Any way, CHEERS I'm off to soak my fingers in iced water.

All the best, Martyn O'Reilly."

Martyn O'Reilly , Dublin. -

Martyn

"Hi Robin, I have purchased the piano for all and firstly just wanna say its fantastic! I'm actually a keyboard player in a band (take a look http://www.tresspass.co.uk) but never been too confident on any piano work and that's because I play by ear self taught.

The books so far have been fantastic and im loving it, I'm racing along because I already have some knowledge. I can read music from playing violin but I only learned the treble cleff stave. I also play guitar, these books are filling in so many blanks for me im really pleased with it. So its going to keep me extremely occupied its fantastic and better than I could have hoped for you've done a brilliant job and I'll be recommending it to people! The forum sounds like a good idea as well by the way. Louise : )

(Later Update)
Hi Robin, Nice to hear from you again, sounds like you have been having fun! Yes im still loving piano for all I actually bought a piano because I felt like I could justify having one at last (its from Germany a black polyester upright overstrung steinbach)

Im loving the books, I go from style to style and keep going over them, been doing some of the classical then practice some jazzy improvisation its fantastic. My playing has improved so much within the last month I cant believe it really. I had a gig at the weekend and my playing was much better, the band have noticed too they think its good, im feeling more easy about improvising which is great. Louise x."

Louise Melbourne, UK
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"Hi Robin, Thank you for your prompt reply and I have now purchased the books etc and downloaded them onto my computer. At first glance it seems that this is THE method to learn to play piano or keyboards.

I am very excited about getting my teeth into this venture.. HOURAY FOR THE IRISH!!!!!! lol - Its been a pleasure doing business with you and I obviously will send you feedback about my progression in due course.

Thanks again, kind regard, Jan"

Jan Van Gelder, South Australia
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email available upon request)
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"I've been following your method for a few months now and played in front of some friends the other night - everyone ended up round the piano singing away - I know I have a long way to go but it was a great feeling - thanks so much."

David Galbraith, Birmingham

"... I am 74 years old and had always wanted to play but just could not fit piano in with football and all my other activities of my youth. Your method of teaching makes learning so easy and allows me to proceed at my own rate.

Your understanding of the learning process and the limitations of most students of the piano is exceptional. Thank you for my opportunity to finally accomplish a boyhood dream.

(Later update) Robin, Sorry to be so late in responding but between home and office I lost your e-mail. I am finding I have trouble with the rhythms when I try to sight read them but no trouble at all when I skip down to a song I am familiar with. Proves your point of combining playing by ear as well as by notes. I also find I must often go back to the basics and make sure I can recognize and master the ten rhythms in book one.

It is hard but enjoyable work. I find it both relaxing and rewarding when I play something that makes my wife call our friends and tells them how Jim has taught himself piano.

As for my comments on Pianoforall, you are more than welcome to publish my information and have them e-mail or call. I have purchased other systems to teach piano in the past and have found them lacking in both their system and their understanding of the wide range of student capabilities. You address both these issues very well in Pianoforall."

Jim Fell, Florida, USA

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"I could sight read pretty well but couldn't play by ear to save my life - until now - your method just makes it all seem so obvious and simple. Actually, the sight reading makes even more sense now because I know more about chords..."

Ellen Stewart, New Zealand

Ellen Stewart

"Hi, maybe you don't remember, but I bought the pianoforall ebook a couple of months ago. Initially, I wanted to try Pianoforall, because I use a lot of midi sequencing, and a knowledge of piano really helps a lot, and save time. Ok, just a couple of weeks I started "formally" the training.

I´ve been playing guitar for 20 years (I'm 30), and I always wanted to learn piano. But all the methods I went throught , didn't work... I play all by ear and I'm alergic to pentagrams and notes. But the thing is, Pianoforall, practically changed my life,.. your method is amazing, focusing of us, people who play by ear, but at the same time, you give us a simple approach of learning notes, without been too complicated, but the important thing is that any person who play by ear can use this method.

I've been dedicating 15 minutes daily, and I'm impressed how I advanced. For example, everyday I´m doing the cycle of fiths exercises, and now, I can do it fluid without even thinking what I'm playing.. Thanx Robin for a excellent method, really changed my life. I tried other methods, but it didn't work. I highly recommend to anyone that is frustrated of all the note-reading focus boring methods.

Oh! and the videos are excellent too!! I'm a Panamanian musician, and I have a record. I will be updating my myspace soon, and maybe doing a webpage, and i'll let you know about that. Thanx for everything Robin, you've got a wonderful product!! congratulations!!! you've made a great contribution to the world of music education!!!!!!!!"

Jem Diaz, Panama (Latin America)
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"I can play piano a bit but your books have really helped me move on tremendously. I was sceptical about your 'sight reading aids' but they really do work! - I was able to play through the pieces with hardly any mistakes"

Terry Thorpe, London

"I especially like book six. I have wanted to play jazz and blues for years and I can't believe I'm now doing it with such ease. All my friends are totally amazed at my sudden improvement ( I'll tell them the secret sometime - maybe)"

Gary Hamilton, Teacher,

"Robin, I love it, love it, LOVE IT! I've almost completed Book 1 and, WOW, have I ever learned a lot! I took piano lessons for many years when I was a kid and was NEVER taught the chords. I learned only how to read music, not how the notes worked together.

I never understood how people could play music by ear, but it all makes so much more sense now! Maybe I would have enjoyed piano lessons more as a child if I had learned the Pianoforall way. Thank you for a great course!"

Debbie Butler , Texas, USA
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"Hi Robin, I have started with the practice and have found it to be very easy to follow and have made progress in one day. I have been playing the guitar for the last 40 years and have always wanted to play the keyboard since I was a young boy but could not afford the cost of the lessons.

My guitar background and music knowledge does help with the piano lessons but it is the way the lessons have been set up that make it easy to follow.

I have a small band that plays in private functions and we are always looking for a Jazz keyboard player so I thought I might take up the keyboard and fill in the position myself eventually besides playing the guitar in the band. Best regards, Francis"

Francis Tan , Victoria, Australia
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Hi Robin

First of all thank you for what I can only describe as a MAGNIFICENT course, I have learnt more in 10 days with pianoforall than the past two years with the traditional method of piano teaching.

I already sound like a pro-musician and I've only just finished book one.

Paul Diamond, Oldham, UK

"Hi! I'm really interested in your method. I learned how to play the keyboard when I was about 7 (I'm 16 now) so I can already read music and play simple songs. I want to go back to learning piano but I'm still in school and I don't have enough time to go to lessons so I've been doing some research and yours is the best I've found. I was just wondering if you learn how to play full songs or just the rhythms for them? Thanks, Maria


(later update) Hi! Thanks for your help. I showed my grandad your website today. He was really impressed and bought me the full set. I've been having great fun and I've learnt loads already. I've just finished the oompah rythm and it sounds great. Even my little brother was impressed! Thanks again, Maria"

Maria Clince, Dublin, Ireland
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"Pianoforall is really fantastic. I've been working my way through books 1 - 3 so far. Each day going back to book 1 then working through to something new a little further on. I think your teaching method is really concise and easy to follow. I especially enjoy being able to flip back and forth at my own pace, and find that reading music and understanding what chords should sound and look like, is very simple with Pianoforall.

Your method of using visual "shapes" with regard to music is one that I find particularly brilliant, as I am a visual artist by profession - so it really makes perfect sense to me! It's an innovative way to learn piano, sight reading and playing by ear all at once, without feeling as if I've embarked upon climbing Mount Fuji.

My husband thinks I'm a genius. I showed him your method, so unfortunately I dispelled his perception of my stunning ability on the piano... a credit to you! Anyway, thank you... I'm sorry, I've written an essay I'm so happy with your sharing your teaching method. Cheers, Charlotte Lauren"

(Later Update) "Hi Robin, Amazing difference playing a real piano as opposed to the keyboard - I love it. I'm swatting chords in Book 3 with the cycle of fifths. I realize how important it is to know these without even thinking about them, so that's where I'm at. My brain is still in contorted twists with inversions... so far these and sevenths seem to be my weakness - I'll get there with practice.

I've cheated and jumped to Books 6 and 8 for a bit, but find that I just have to drum in Book 3 before I can move on with confidence. I like the way each book takes me on a deeper journey than the last, it's great. I'm sure you receive far more riveting emails than this; just thought I'd let you know how I'm getting on. Trust this email finds you well, and thanx again for a remarkable tuition. Cheers, CL"

(Latest Update) "Hi Robin, Life has gone crazy... we've been renovating which is why I've disappeared for so long. However, in between all of the dusty demolition and frequent trips to Sydney, I'm still somehow managing to continue my obsession with your course! I've moved onto the jazz book, and there I found some of the treats you mentioned - lots of fun to be had there! I also jumped to the classical book and have learned to play Bach's Minuet in Bb... which I just love. I can play almost all of it with my eyes closed now.

Whilst away from my piano in Sydney, I've been swatting on note spelling, which is making my sight reading much better (without the notes written above them). I hadn't been using the sustain pedal at all, but since you mentioned it in your email, I've been getting into it more. It can sound so dramatic, which can be a bit daunting at first, but I'm getting used to it, only using it when necessary.

With so much time away from the piano, it has been a bit of one step forward, two steps back - that's ok. I print out each book from the disk as I need it, so it's great to be able to just pick one up and review things when I need to. So I'm still enjoying your course very much, even if life is getting in the way of art these past few weeks. Hope this email finds you well and sorry for the late reply. Best wishes, Charlotte."

Charlotte Lauren, New South Wales, Australia
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"Hi Robin, I purchased your piano books this afternoon. It was all so wonderfully immediate - there I was, waiting with bated breath, hoping that the download would be OK. It all went absolutely perfectly - and here I am, 2 hours later singing along to myself playing Blue Moon!

I'm a beginner (of 'mature' years) having just started to learn to play the piano - had 3 lessons so far which have been great. But your teaching is so easy to follow and brings fun into learning. I've had a wonderful afternoon reading, watching, listening and playing and can't wait to carry on. Thank you - it's brilliant!"

Monica Hayward, Cornwall UK

"Here's some feedback. I have been playing chord guitar and fingerstyle for years now. I read music. I teach guitar and took piano as a teenager. After spending two weeks with your system I have made more progress and am more enthusiastic about music than I have ever been.

Your course has shown me the beauty of the piano that made me first fall in love with music. I strongly recommend your course to everyone, not just beginners. There is something to be gained by everyone. You should be charging hundreds more for this information. Great job. Instead of taking just an acoustic guitar and a microphone to my gigs next year I plan on taking a stage piano as well.
God Bless, David Moore"

(Later reply to request for email to be made available)
"I wouldn't mind you using it at all. I almost wouldn't mind you having prospects call me. It has meant that much to me. Thanks so much. David"

(later update)
"Hello, Robin. Lately, my guitar responsibilities have exceeded my piano availabilities. I have picked through a couple of nice jazz piano Christmas arrangements. I love those piano voicings and that difference in timbre the piano brings. I am still really enjoying the course, but I am reviewing what I have already learned instead of moving on.

Hopefully, I will be able to make some more headway soon. I have actually already seen all of the material and the videos, I just need to practice it all and get it under my fingers (which will take years). Seriously, this is the best music course I have ever seen. I will try to keep in touch. Please let me know if I can do anything to help you get this great product out there.

Thanks, David"
David Moore, Alabama, USA
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"Thanks Robin I received the cd the other day and have downloaded it from the website too. The course looks absolutely fantastic exactly the sort of thing I was hoping for and I am so excited about getting stuck in!...(am just waiting for the prokeys 88 digital piano I ordered to arrive.. should be next week sometime).

I have been browsing the internet for some time on and off wondering if it was possible to get hold of a reasonably in depth piano course on dvd (being a bit of a luddite I hadn't even realized there was such a thing as an e-book!). I soon discovered just how many courses are advertized out there, but they all seemed to make daft hyped up claims that left me feeling wary. Your sales write up just had an air of authenticity about it which to my mind the others I had read had lacked.

I have been playing the guitar for almost 20 years now and love the instrument but the one other that I have wanted to learn since I was a kid has been the piano, but I have never really been in a position to afford individual lessons. Your course, and approach is just perfect for me exactly the sort of thing that I had hoped might exist somewhere out there, but doubted I would actually find. Thanks for putting together such well thought out and well presented material !

Best wishes, Pete Freeman"
Pete Freeman, UK

"Hi Robin, I just recently purchased your product and it has instantly risen to the top of the tools I have in my effort to learn to play the piano.

I have been playing for about 3 years and have spent a fortune (at least I think it is) on products which are touted to be the end-all tool for learning to play piano. Some are good and some are not so good. Yours is one of the best if not THE BEST..."


Don Dascher , Pennsylvania, USA
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"Hi Robin, I have already started the course with Book 1. I have to say, I cannot believe I have just purchased such a top quality piano course. As you have stated, there are a lot of other piano courses which give the students false hope. I have spent so much money on tutorials and courses for learning to play the piano but they are all too technical, bland and always leaving you feeling like you've only recieved a third of what you have paid for. I have learnt a little bit before, but only learning a handfull of chords.

Believe me, no other piano course comes close to yours! Your videos are so great, I just feel so relaxed with each lesson. I don't feel as if I want to skip ahead or miss anything from any video or page, and you explain everything so well.

I have never written feedback for anything in the past but I really feel the need to say, "thank you so very much for taking time to put together this masterpiece of a piano course!" and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking about taking up the piano.

Thank you once again Robin. You have truly given me brand new hope in my quest for learning to play the piano :o)

Kind regards, Ashley."
Ashley Moore, UK

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"Hi Robin, I just wanted to say Thank You for the wonderful piano teaching program that you offer. My husband purchased it for me on November 3, 2006 and I have just started on book 9 and I love it! Since I was little I have always wanted to play. I'm now 38 years old, have never played, and with your program I was able to go through the books and videos step by step and now I'm purchasing piano books to play songs to enjoy.

I have to say that my husband was very skeptical but you have made him a true believer in your teaching program! I have attached a pic that my daughter took back in November when I started playing.

Thanks again! Soony Williams."

Soony Williams, California,

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Soony

"Hi Robin, Just a quick note to let you know how I'm getting on with the course. I have finished the first book and thought it was excellent.  I'm playing some great sounds and have enjoyed every minute.  I'm looking forward to the next book already. The rhythms taught make me sound like a talented keyboard player, and after trying other methods to learn, this is exactly what I have been looking for. 

The price is really good value too.  I was thinking that I would try it out, but probably end up asking for my money back, but on the strengths of the first book, this won't be necessary. Overall, I am extremely impressed with this course and thanks for making it. I'll be in touch when I've completed the second book. Rob."

Rob Lord , Northampton, UK.
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"I've perused thru all 10 books and from what I've seen so far, I must say, this is a great course and you have an unique approach. One I haven't seen before and I've tried a lot of them. Unsuccessfully, I might add.

Your course seems to be what I've been looking for for quite a while. I seen a gazillion of them out there but nothing compares to the way you present piano lessons. Good luck with it."

Don Shonk, Michegan, USA.
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Don Shonk

"Thanks Robin for your speedy reply, very helpful. I have previously been teaching myself more traditional methods of learning, hadn't got very far, but am more used to reading in music notation.

I am finding this a much more fun way to learn, challenging in a different way."

Julie Lock, Australia
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