After almost 20 years I restarted my piano studies.

First I thought to find a piano teacher, but it turned out not to be feasible, moreover as I have some basics, it seemed to be a good idea to start it on my own, and look for a teacher later only. So, I Googled for “online piano lessons” and similar items.

Now, that I am already able to play simple things, I would like to collect you the links I used, in the order I would recommend them to be used.

1. Get a piano. In my case this is the only reason why I am sharing a flat with a crazy german. :)

2. You should definitely start with Learn Piano Online. Actually, this link is already for registered users, but never mind. :) This website is simply amazing in letting you play your first tunes! Lisa (the teacher) is really nice, and you might prefer to sign up. They have a newsletter, a facebook account and a blog as well.

3. Once you are over the lessons, go and practice a bit in the “Instant Play” section. Actually, the majority of the sheets here are useless, but you will at least be able to play the “You are my sinshine”

4. Head over to G MAJOR MUSIC THEORY for more sheets and their amazing music theory worksheets. Right now I am already able to play the Primer Level at first, and I am struggling with Level 1 sheets.

5. Hmm, this is a good question. If you have any ideas, please share it with me!

   I’ve found Hear and Play who claim to teach you to play after hearing. This would be really nice, but I am a bit suspicious, as they always try to sell me all kind of (piano related) things, and would teach me to play after hearing without ever touching a piano first. This is a bit strange. Anyway, it might be a good source later.