Flash. I have been a school teacher for over 21 years. (Miss being with the kids due to Covid. ) I have been searching for a piano teacher that allows me to actually just play piano without all the music theory. You are an incredible piano teacher. Thanks for all you do. PS My son took 5 years of piano lessons starting at 7 years old and hated it. I am hoping he starts watching your videos and picks up the joy of playing piano.
Zach, i've been wanting to learn piano forever. now that i'm retired, i'm so glad to have come across your videos on youtube. Not only are your lessons easy to follow and make perfect sense, but they are fun to watch even when i'm not near my piano. After watching a video all the way through, i can't wait to get home and practice the new techniques you've taught me. And i'm starting to think about them when my head hits the pillow at night. That can't be a bad thing. Thanks for all your hard work putting these lessons together. I sincetely appreciate it.
BATMAN! I love how you don’t over complicate things with technical terms. I can learn a scale and feel rewarded and continue to learn. I’m not really interested in learning songs I’d just love to improv.
Thank you, Zach. I just turned 77 and started learning how to play the piano through an on line correspondence course last March, 2021. I love watching the Boogie Woogie Blues and want to learn this, so thanks for the lesson.
Zach... YOU are my SUPERHERO !!! WOW,!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity in sharing your amazing teaching expertise with the world !!! I have learned so much from watching your videos this past week than I learned in my lifetime playing piano learning one note at a time! You make it so simple to understand ! Thank you thank you thank you !! I’m 64 years young so if I can learn ANYONE CAN!
This is awesome Zach!! As a complete beginner, I wasn't sure where to start. Everything seemed to difficult although the videos clearly stated BEGINNNER, until I stumbled across your videos. The way you teach fundamentals like hand coördination and strategies to learn, move and play smarter is inspiring. I went from zero to more than I had hoped for in a mere week and it has been loads of fun. Thanks so much for doing what you do best.
I’ve could not said it better 😀✌🏽. February 2023 I started to follow Zach’s instructions, it makes it so much easier. I’m a really really happy beginner tnx to you Zach 😀😀😀✌🏽
Since finding you on RUclips I have fallen in love with playing piano its not a chore to practice and because I am making progress so fast I am amazing myself. You are by far the best teacher ever ❤ thank you so much . I can lose a couple of hours just playing !!! Not good for the housework I am not young (64) but just shows that it's never too late to learn a skill if you are the teacher. Seriously thanks again x
Thank you Zach. There seem to be a good deal of repetition of concepts of four. Four notes in each grouping c, e, g, a + f, a ,c, d + g, c, d, e. The rhythmic patterns were also helpful. Long, short, long, short - Short, long, short, long - Long, short, short, short - Short, long, long, long. Repeating each exercise four times. I am sure you have done a great amount of research figuring out leaning hacks. Bless you good sir. Only a couple of minutes in. For years I have only been playing a triad in regard to the a basic 12 bar blues or 8 bar variation. Learned more in a half hour using your method than I have in the last 10 years. That says a lot!
Beast. Brains, Brawn and Blue. B cubed. I have been using the "jellyfish" technique for years and a variation of the short not going down the keys. I watched you TEDx talk. Great inspiring story. I am wondering what chunking and short-term sucesses (enjoying something early on/reward) will do as an archetype for teaching myself as well as others more efficiently. Perhaps one day I will learn how to write a proper sentence. Thank you again
Zach, I just saw your interview on I think it was a local CBS station. So inspirational that your very tough freshman year in college actually was the beginning of an amazing journey and such a success story! We never know what life will throw at us and how we will respond and deal with it. So happy for you and where you are today. Cream always rises to the top and you are most definitely cream!
9:50ish Zen moment as you are calling out the cords/notes and I've realized I now know immediately where F, C, G are as I'm playing along and everything just clicks. I started playing literally yesterday and this is your third video I'm practicing and am able to play along with. You are an incredible teacher! -Deadpool
You are the only teacher i've seen/heard who actually gives tips for moving from chord to chord. my own teacher just answered "practice". can't wait to try it out.
Silver Surfer - Every day I come back and it's more amazing. You've managed to condense a ton of technique and rhythmic accuracy into concise presentations. Love the emphasis on practicing correctly. Thanks for your generosity friend!😎
My superhero is Ladyva. She has the rocksteady left hand like Swiss clock…., But most of all YOUR lessons, methods and enthousiasm inspire me, despite lacking talent, to sit at the piano and having the greatest fun one can have…DO IT and witness the wonder and joy of making music!
Rick Wakeman. I love these lessons. I've tried a few different courses over the years, but have found yours to be the most useful, clear and enjoyable! Thank you!
Aquaman... These kind of lessons where I can recognize patterns in so many different songs keeps me at the keys longer. Thank you for this unique approach to learning.
So im writing this in my own words so im not just passively watching the piano tutorial. The way i get the left hand to follow the four note boogie is to alternate the tempo and repeat each different mix four times each. Short short long short etc in all manner of combinations. That will help in sink in to the muscle memory when i return to the simple 4 /4 time. And before that i gradually added a note and repeated in increments until i had the whole measure. Zac you're very energetic and id drink the...ah but to learn the piano this is a cool aid. I wish you and all your students well. Thank you.
Jesus Christ, He exemplifies love beyond emotion by offering Himself as a sacrifice. Mwalimu (teacher), your techniques unlocked years of piano struggle 😊. Indeed you are the best!
My favorite super hero is wonder woman. The blues lessons are easy to follow. I'm building more speed with each practice. Thank you so much for the videos.
I love your vidoes. Step by step and easy to learn. I gave up on piano in my teens and now picking again in my forties. Thanks to your videos, I am making a good progress now and you are my new superhero !
I think a lot of teaching videos miss or zoom over vital steps such as your strategy for moving chords - I’m not just talking about piano videos. It leaves the viewer scratching their heads why something that appears so simple is so frustrating. Thanks, imho the sign of a good teacher.
Thank you very much Zack!! I have been learning so much from your videos. If you are not the greatest piano and music theory teacher, I'm positive that you're at the very least one of them!
First time in my long life that I can play the notes of blues with my left hand and right hand ( still separately though) will need lots of practice to combine them together but I am learning a whole lot from you . Thank you sooo much for your great videos 😊
Thanks for making me go step by step on this all your vids have taught me the way to do it, I love how in these vids you show it in context! First step Added note strategy Play the Rythm adding one note at a time (repeat each added note 4x) Next Rythm patterns
My superheroes are my real life family members, but foremost is my older and much beloved brother. He passed a few years ago. Love never dies, and I trust the music plays on. Thanks for all your hard work Zack. I am truly grateful.
wow so stoked to have found your videos Zach i really cannot Thank You enough for putting this together. fact is i had no ambitions to learn piano, i absolutely Love harmonica and after decades believing myself "musically hopeless" i learned to play a good old fashioned train song on diatonic just a couple of years ago. so as a musical noob i got myself a keyboard a short time ago to assist my ear while tuning my bent notes on the harp. and now here i am playing a little of my favourite genre for harmonica on piano! it's insane Brother, what a crazy Life, i am grinning from ear to ear and probably feeling just about as awesome as spiderman when he first started slinging his web and knew he'd never get bullied again! i really cannot Thank You enough. what i can do is Wish You and your family all the best on the road ahead, all the best Brother, much Love to You and yours ❤️...
I agree with Nominda Landero! You break concepts down into easily learned chunks. I've known about many of these ideas for years, but after seeing your videos I can use them!
You'd probably have MANY more good comments but RUclips is pushing so much if their links, commercials, etc...i couldn't get to comments....I only saw the 4chord video, so far... EXCELLENT!!!!
Love it Zack very cool. I'm a bass player. I never thought I would be playing the blues Bass line on piano with my left hand. I will improvise and have fun with this. I just have to get my hands to cooperate. I really enjoy your lessons. Keep up the good work!
OK watching this again 9 months later I would say you are my super human men wonder person Zack! I listen to the renegade and the music that you've put out in didn't your book and love to see how the cords are teaching us actually work into a beautiful song that is very exciting. Keep up the good work I don't know how you do it but it is getting simpler for a low vision person thanks again
No real super hero favorite. Thanks for this pattern! Very useful (and easy)! I would like to see your finger positions on the B flat version, though. I mean. I get the C one, but I'd like to see how you transition to the other ones and where your fingers go for those. I'm having specifically an issue going from the final E in the B flat pattern to then move to the F note for the next chord. I'm using my middle finger for the E but then I need my pinkie for the F? Not sure how to do that.
Well.. Diana Krall... and thank you for your strategies... already Bought 2 courses, but for now having a great time playing with my first piano...I only play a little guitar and sing along, but since long I dream to Play piano and sing... Already learned with you the 4 chords 100 songs and still motivated 😊
Great work Zach, oh by the way, a Guitar/Vocalist/ Lead Man, Rory Gallaher RIP. He had a great Keyboard player in his band. He turned down an offer for Lead guitar with the Rolling Stones, I guess because he just loved being the standout main Lead Man. Such a humble man who just always shone on the live stage. Oh, Carlos S played with complimentary great Keyboard players, too. Thanks, Mate.
I love your videos and all the free PDF's. Thanks Zach. 65 yrs since I stopped lessons, because I wasn't being taught what I wanted to learn. I've regretted it ever since but now am really enjoying piano again.
Flash. I have been a school teacher for over 21 years. (Miss being with the kids due to Covid. ) I have been searching for a piano teacher that allows me to actually just play piano without all the music theory. You are an incredible piano teacher. Thanks for all you do. PS My son took 5 years of piano lessons starting at 7 years old and hated it. I am hoping he starts watching your videos and picks up the joy of playing piano.
Zach, i've been wanting to learn piano forever. now that i'm retired, i'm so glad to have come across your videos on youtube. Not only are your lessons easy to follow and make perfect sense, but they are fun to watch even when i'm not near my piano. After watching a video all the way through, i can't wait to get home and practice the new techniques you've taught me.
And i'm starting to think about them when my head hits the pillow at night.
That can't be a bad thing. Thanks for all your hard work putting these lessons together. I sincetely appreciate it.
BATMAN! I love how you don’t over complicate things with technical terms. I can learn a scale and feel rewarded and continue to learn. I’m not really interested in learning songs I’d just love to improv.
Awesome. Keep up the great work! 🎹
Thank you, Zach. I just turned 77 and started learning how to play the piano through an on line correspondence course last March, 2021. I love watching the Boogie Woogie Blues and want to learn this, so thanks for the lesson.
Zach... YOU are my SUPERHERO !!! WOW,!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity in sharing your amazing teaching expertise with the world !!! I have learned so much from watching your videos this past week than I learned in my lifetime playing piano learning one note at a time! You make it so simple to understand ! Thank you thank you thank you !! I’m 64 years young so if I can learn ANYONE CAN!
This is awesome Zach!! As a complete beginner, I wasn't sure where to start. Everything seemed to difficult although the videos clearly stated BEGINNNER, until I stumbled across your videos. The way you teach fundamentals like hand coördination and strategies to learn, move and play smarter is inspiring. I went from zero to more than I had hoped for in a mere week and it has been loads of fun. Thanks so much for doing what you do best.
I’ve could not said it better 😀✌🏽. February 2023 I started to follow Zach’s instructions, it makes it so much easier. I’m a really really happy beginner tnx to you Zach 😀😀😀✌🏽
You are seriously THE BEST piano teacher ever!!!!
Yeah.. That's 100 percent truth..From here 🇮🇳
GOOD CIlas Sir Thank Yuo sir
Agree. From Philippines.
ok Zack I will try.am a complete beginner.a 70yrs old man.tqvm
Agreed!
Since finding you on RUclips I have fallen in love with playing piano its not a chore to practice and because I am making progress so fast I am amazing myself. You are by far the best teacher ever ❤ thank you so much . I can lose a couple of hours just playing !!! Not good for the housework I am not young (64) but just shows that it's never too late to learn a skill if you are the teacher. Seriously thanks again x
Thank you Zach. There seem to be a good deal of repetition of concepts of four. Four notes in each grouping c, e, g, a + f, a ,c, d + g, c, d, e. The rhythmic patterns were also helpful. Long, short, long, short - Short, long, short, long - Long, short, short, short - Short, long, long, long. Repeating each exercise four times. I am sure you have done a great amount of research figuring out leaning hacks. Bless you good sir. Only a couple of minutes in. For years I have only been playing a triad in regard to the a basic 12 bar blues or 8 bar variation. Learned more in a half hour using your method than I have in the last 10 years. That says a lot!
Beast. Brains, Brawn and Blue. B cubed. I have been using the "jellyfish" technique for years and a variation of the short not going down the keys. I watched you TEDx talk. Great inspiring story. I am wondering what chunking and short-term sucesses (enjoying something early on/reward) will do as an archetype for teaching myself as well as others more efficiently. Perhaps one day I will learn how to write a proper sentence. Thank you again
Black Panther
Zach, I just saw your interview on I think it was a local CBS station. So inspirational that your very tough freshman year in college actually was the beginning of an amazing journey and such a success story! We never know what life will throw at us and how we will respond and deal with it. So happy for you and where you are today. Cream always rises to the top and you are most definitely cream!
You're the best puano teacher ever Zach.. Thank you for your generosity of sharing your talent. God bless you more and more!!!
I'm 71 haven't played since 17..you rock, dude..so much fun..Thank you.and so much easier to learn......good teacher
9:50ish Zen moment as you are calling out the cords/notes and I've realized I now know immediately where F, C, G are as I'm playing along and everything just clicks. I started playing literally yesterday and this is your third video I'm practicing and am able to play along with. You are an incredible teacher! -Deadpool
You are the only teacher i've seen/heard who actually gives tips for moving from chord to chord. my own teacher just answered "practice". can't wait to try it out.
Zach, you are my superhero. I have always had a hard time with rhythm. You have made it so simple and indeed easy. Thank you again.
Silver Surfer -
Every day I come back and it's more amazing. You've managed to condense a ton of technique and rhythmic accuracy into concise presentations. Love the emphasis on practicing correctly. Thanks for your generosity friend!😎
Also thank you. You rock as a teacher!
My superhero is Ladyva. She has the rocksteady left hand like Swiss clock…., But most of all YOUR lessons, methods and enthousiasm inspire me, despite lacking talent, to sit at the piano and having the greatest fun one can have…DO IT and witness the wonder and joy of making music!
Zach....the Superhuman piano teacher! Thank you for the inspiring vids my friend!
Rick Wakeman. I love these lessons. I've tried a few different courses over the years, but have found yours to be the most useful, clear and enjoyable! Thank you!
Why did you just say Rick Wakeman at the beginning lol?
@@tronlady1 The question in the video was "Who is your favorite superhero?" In the context of keyboard genius, my superhero is Wakeman.
Another brilliant lesson. Need to work at it but so clearly explained making easy to follow, thank you.
Aquaman... These kind of lessons where I can recognize patterns in so many different songs keeps me at the keys longer. Thank you for this unique approach to learning.
Awesome, Appreciate the way you explain, I feel like am in a class room 👍
So im writing this in my own words so im not just passively watching the piano tutorial. The way i get the left hand to follow the four note boogie is to alternate the tempo and repeat each different mix four times each. Short short long short etc in all manner of combinations. That will help in sink in to the muscle memory when i return to the simple 4 /4 time. And before that i gradually added a note and repeated in increments until i had the whole measure. Zac you're very energetic and id drink the...ah but to learn the piano this is a cool aid. I wish you and all your students well. Thank you.
i taught piano for 5 years. you're really good.
Superboy thank you so much it's 2:30 in the morning and I learned more than I have all last year!
Best lesson ever, "Captain America, Hulk, Superman and Zach the great piano teacher" 👍👍
Hi from Hong Kong and I have stick till the last second of this great generous video. You are my superhero tonight definitely.
Jesus Christ, He exemplifies love beyond emotion by offering Himself as a sacrifice.
Mwalimu (teacher), your techniques unlocked years of piano struggle 😊.
Indeed you are the best!
ridiculous
hahaha im sorry to laugh but .... i am
Too good
62 and loving your method!
I like the way you explain the process. One thing if you have patience you can do anything.
Namplah l like the way you teach
My favorite super hero is wonder woman.
The blues lessons are easy to follow. I'm building more speed with each practice. Thank you so much for the videos.
You’re a great teacher. Luc from🇨🇦
Before, rhythm was a word. Now, rhythm is part of my learning vocabulary. Fave superhero = Superman.
You’re the best pivot after my Flowkey lesson. Way more enjoyable even when I’m lost...AntMan🐜
Super Zach! Having good understanding and appreciation for learning strategies is a superpower! Thanks so much!
I can see how this will help with my banjo practice too. (:
Brilliant just brilliant. So easy to follow were has this been all my life? Thanks you.
Amazing !!! Thanks Zach and God will always bless you and reward your generous heart for sharing your talent with us.
I’m having a lot of fun learning all these cool patterns
I love your vidoes. Step by step and easy to learn. I gave up on piano in my teens and now picking again in my forties. Thanks to your videos, I am making a good progress now and you are my new superhero !
I love the way you teaching me , you are amazing all the way from South Africa
Always a good lesson.
One very importante thing you do and many others don't ... is ..
The demo at the beguining.
Thanks.
I think a lot of teaching videos miss or zoom over vital steps such as your strategy for moving chords - I’m not just talking about piano videos. It leaves the viewer scratching their heads why something that appears so simple is so frustrating. Thanks, imho the sign of a good teacher.
So so helpful. You Zach are just the best teacher I ever ha.
Thank you very much Zack!! I have been learning so much from your videos. If you are not the greatest piano and music theory teacher, I'm positive that you're at the very least one of them!
Thanks. I always stay to the end of your videos. You do a great job of getting us to master technique.
He is really good at teaching piano keep up your excellent work continue blessing us with your amazing teaching skills...
Batman. He's good and dark at the same time. I love these videos they are really helping me. Keep them coming!!
Hi Zach.. As a super beginner I am really enjoying learning how to play piano watching your videos.
Batman is my hero ;)!
Thanks!
Great start to play the blues
I play bass guitar blues and this is my progression
First time in my long life that I can play the notes of blues with my left hand and right hand ( still separately though) will need lots of practice to combine them together but I am learning a whole lot from you . Thank you sooo much for your great videos 😊
Zach, I so love and enjoy your lessons. You teach them in a way that is so easy to understand and follow.
You are my hero!
Thanks for making me go step by step on this all your vids have taught me the way to do it, I love how in these vids you show it in context!
First step
Added note strategy
Play the Rythm adding one note at a time (repeat each added note 4x)
Next
Rythm patterns
I am sacked....that I visit the sight again and again. But I have learned so much from you ,in playful mood too.
The A-team where my heroes. ✌🏽😀. Tnx for teaching bro, your instructions makes it so much easier
My superheroes are my real life family members, but foremost is my older and much beloved brother. He passed a few years ago. Love never dies, and I trust the music plays on. Thanks for all your hard work Zack. I am truly grateful.
Great Blues Lesson. Could not be explained any better
wow so stoked to have found your videos Zach i really cannot Thank You enough for putting this together.
fact is i had no ambitions to learn piano, i absolutely Love harmonica and after decades believing myself "musically hopeless" i learned to play a good old fashioned train song on diatonic just a couple of years ago.
so as a musical noob i got myself a keyboard a short time ago to assist my ear while tuning my bent notes on the harp.
and now here i am playing a little of my favourite genre for harmonica on piano!
it's insane Brother, what a crazy Life, i am grinning from ear to ear and probably feeling just about as awesome as spiderman when he first started slinging his web and knew he'd never get bullied again!
i really cannot Thank You enough.
what i can do is Wish You and your family all the best on the road ahead, all the best Brother, much Love to You and yours ❤️...
Awesome Matt. Keep up the great work! 🎹
@@becomeapianosuperhuman6765 Thank You kindly Zach and be lucky 😊
You know what I just started learning and you really are the best
I agree with Nominda Landero! You break concepts down into easily learned chunks. I've known about many of these ideas for years, but after seeing your videos I can use them!
My favorite super hero is ASTRO Boy! Thank you for the lessons.. You are the best! 😊
Wonder Woman 💪 Thank you Zach for sharing your time and knowledge!!
You've opened up my piano life. Thank you!!
Fantastic 4! Gonna try the right hand lesson, thank you Zach!
Thank you, your a great teacher, I learnt so match in just 1 week!
You'd probably have MANY more good comments but RUclips is pushing so much if their links, commercials, etc...i couldn't get to comments....I only saw the 4chord video, so far... EXCELLENT!!!!
I am 73 an so far I love the lessons
67 and just taking the plunge into piano and have to say glad I found you!
This quarantine . Honest you are my super hero Zach
Superman zac you are awesome. Thank you for you’re valuable time to teach me.
Love it Zack very cool. I'm a bass player. I never thought I would be playing the blues Bass line on piano with my left hand. I will improvise and have fun with this. I just have to get my hands to cooperate. I really enjoy your lessons. Keep up the good work!
Awesome Chris. Glad you enjoyed the video! 🎹
OK watching this again 9 months later I would say you are my super human men wonder person Zack! I listen to the renegade and the music that you've put out in didn't your book and love to see how the cords are teaching us actually work into a beautiful song that is very exciting. Keep up the good work I don't know how you do it but it is getting simpler for a low vision person thanks again
Batman - These lessons are helping me deal with the lockdown, thank you!
Just starting my keys adventure..im coming from drums and this Channel is a great find thats for sure. Thanks man
Zach thank you so much ❤
This is great tutorial 👌
Please keep posting how to play Blues 🙏
Spiderman. I just started playing a few weeks ago, although I have played guitar for about 25 years now. Love your channel.
Thank you, Zach! Storm is my favorite character.
Glad you enjoyed the video! 🎹
Spider-Man and Wolverine. Great encouraging lessons! Thank you - love the upbeat and enthusiastic feel!
Thanks Zack, really appreciate your assistance.
You are my superhero! :-D thanx a lot for these videos!
Zach, love your teaching style. I feel so motivated after watching! 👍👍👊
I appreciate that MrMadFavor! Keep supporting our videos and happy playing! 🎹🔥
I'm learning a lot to you Zach You Are My Superhero
Really my best lesson for lefthand lessons from you also my beginners method
😍 Superman
I can read the music, I’m learning to play with your technique, thank you.
No real super hero favorite. Thanks for this pattern! Very useful (and easy)! I would like to see your finger positions on the B flat version, though. I mean. I get the C one, but I'd like to see how you transition to the other ones and where your fingers go for those. I'm having specifically an issue going from the final E in the B flat pattern to then move to the F note for the next chord. I'm using my middle finger for the E but then I need my pinkie for the F? Not sure how to do that.
love the sound effects
Well.. Diana Krall... and thank you for your strategies... already Bought 2 courses, but for now having a great time playing with my first piano...I only play a little guitar and sing along, but since long I dream to Play piano and sing... Already learned with you the 4 chords 100 songs and still motivated 😊
Batman, I'm new to your channel. Love it. Learned piano the hard way, you hack it all the way. Awesome.
Awesome Caio. Glad you liked the video! 🎹
Great techniques, informal and effective way of teaching. Loved it. Also Batman and the darkness that surrounds his entire persona is my favourite
Great work Zach, oh by the way, a Guitar/Vocalist/ Lead Man, Rory Gallaher RIP. He had a great Keyboard player in his band. He turned down an offer for Lead guitar with the Rolling Stones, I guess because he just loved being the standout main Lead Man. Such a humble man who just always shone on the live stage. Oh, Carlos S played with complimentary great Keyboard players, too. Thanks, Mate.
you are my super hero bcoz of i've learned little by little in Piano thanks a lot
This was honestly so good. Just leaving a comment for the algo. Amazing stuff. My fingers hurt but I'm feeling inspired.
Rupert Bear... gotta love that little guy!😊
Namasthe sir,Really fantastic.I do appreciate your dedication.Thanking you.Kind regards.🙏
YOU are my Superhero, Zach!!!
Black panther...Zach, you are the best.
I love your videos and all the free PDF's. Thanks Zach. 65 yrs since I stopped lessons, because I wasn't being taught what I wanted to learn. I've regretted it ever since but now am really enjoying piano again.
Awesome Pamela. 65 and still learning new skills! Glad you liked the video! 🎹
Zach you are the man. Herbert
Thanks Herbert. Glad you liked the video! 🎹
I enjoy your teaching methods