Learn piano or keyboard from scratch - Complete piano course: is it worth it?
by Martin Cohen · All Levels · Music
Piano lessons/ keyboard lessons for beginners. Play piano by ear, chords, reading music, improvisation, music theory
Good, but with a weak spot (see the breakdown). Only buy at a discounted sale price. Not updated for 35 months — check whether the tools it teaches have changed.
Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.77; raw 4.8 from 5,816 reviews) | 48 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 19 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Nov 2023) | 3 / 25 |
| Total | 70 / 100 |
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How it compares in Music Theory
Ranks #6 of 10 popular Music Theory courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.8 is above the Music Theory median of 4.65.
| Course | Rating | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory Comprehensive Complete! (Parts 1, 2, & 3) | 4.7 | 85 |
| Music Theory Comprehensive Complete: Part 10, 11, & 12 | 4.9 | 74 |
| AI for Writing and Communicating | 4.8 | 73 |
| AI Fundamentals | 4.5 | 72 |
| AI for Research and Insights | 4.6 | 71 |
| AI for Brainstorming and Planning | 4.6 | 67 |
| Music Composition 1 | 4.7 | 62 |
| Music Theory ABRSM Grade 5 (Crash Course) | 4.2 | 56 |
When to buy
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Tracked history
| Date | Rating | Reviews | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 4.8 | 5,816 | 25h 23m |
Tracking since 2026-10-10. Snapshots are taken every few days.