Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Keyboard

  • 2

    Lesson 2 - Melody and the C Five-Finger Scale Pattern

    • Melody and the C Five-Finger Scale Pattern
  • 3

    Lesson 3 - Melody and Melodic Sequences

    • Lesson 3 - Melody and Melodic Sequences
  • 4

    Lesson 4 - Melody and the Major Scale Patterns

    • Melody and the Major Scale Pattern

    • Half Way There!

  • 5

    Lesson 5 - Melodics Skips, Intervals and an Introduction to How to Use the Black Keys

    • Melodics Skips, Intervals and an Introduction to How to Use the Black Keys

  • 6

    Lesson 6 - Developing a Musical Ear

    • Developing a Musical Ear
  • 7

    Lesson 7 - Understanding the Elements of Music and Next Steps

    • Understanding the Elements of Music and Next Steps

    • Final Thoughts

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Learn to play the piano at your own pace. Here at Talent Can Be Taught (TCBT) is our first online course. People of all ages can learn to play the piano in only 7 fun and engaging videos.

  • Videos

    In only 7 videos you will learn how to play the piano. You can watch them on your own time and go at your own pace.

  • Unique Features

    With this unique approach, you don’t simply learn how to play a few chords in one position. You will learn how to use all of your fingers to move quickly and easily from the top to the bottom of your piano or keyboard.

  • Certificate

    In the end, you will walk away with a certificate and a basic understanding of music as well as be able to play the piano.

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Stephen Riches

Founder and Senior Instructor

Senior Instructor

Stephen Riches

Stephen Riches is an experienced teacher, conductor, pianist, accompanist, vocal coach, adjudicator, arranger, and composer. He is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, holding Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Toronto, and an ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory. In 1977, he was the winner of Canada’s elite Dr. Heinz Unger Conducting Competition. This is a talent that he had been encouraged to develop during the years studying with renowned Canadian pianist and composer, Clifford Poole.

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