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Have you ever thought:

“Scales are so boring!”

If you're nodding your head, trust me — you’re not alone. I used to feel exactly the same when I first started learning piano.

One of the most exciting goals for many piano learners is to sit down and just play—to improvise something beautiful straight from the heart.

But for beginners, it can feel...

• Difficult – You try to improvise, but nothing sounds quite right.

• Frustrating – What you play doesn’t match what you imagined.

• Overwhelming – There’s so much to learn... where do you even start?

Good news...

Blues piano is incredibly fun to play. There’s something about the soulful riffs, groovy rhythms, and expressive licks that just feels so satisfying. But if you’re just starting out, it can also be… a bit tricky.

Hey there! Today I’m sharing four killer piano licks you can start using right now to instantly sound more polished and professional. These are perfect for any level—whether you’re just starting out or looking to spice up your chord progressions.

When most people start learning piano, one of the first things they come across is the C major scale. It’s simple, it’s foundational… and honestly, after a few runs through it, you might start thinking:

"This is kind of boring. What’s next?"

If you've ever wondered how to make simple chords sound more impressive, beautiful, powerful, or just plain cool—you’re in the right place. Over decades of playing the piano, I’ve gathered a toolkit of techniques that can completely transform your chord playing, and in this post, I’m going to share 14 of my favorite pro tips with you.

Do you want to start playing great sounding songs on the piano right away?

Here are five easy songs on the piano that are perfect for beginners! Not can learn them quickly, but they sound impressive, which is not always the case for beginner songs.

If you’re like most pianists, you know that warming up is essential. But let’s be honest—traditional piano exercises can feel repetitive, mechanical, and, well... boring! What if your warm-ups could actually sound beautiful and be enjoyable to play?

Have you always wanted to play the piano but didn’t know where to start? Welcome to 5 Days to Learning Piano! In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn the basics of piano playing and even play your first song by the end. No previous experience is required—just a keyboard or piano and a willingness to have fun!