Do you ever feel like the pieces you want to play are always above your skill level?
Do you ever struggle when sightreading new songs…
And wish you had a better understanding of the notes on the page to help you master new pieces faster?
And would you consider yourself a “self taught” piano player – And wish you had a structured approach to improve your playing…
Do you ever feel like the pieces you want to play are always above your skill level?
Do you ever struggle when sightreading new songs…
And wish you had a better understanding of the notes on the page to help you master new pieces faster?
And would you consider yourself a “self taught” piano player – And wish you had a structured approach to improve your playing…
From the studio of Jazer Lee
Melbourne, Australia
After spending the last 14 years as a piano teacher, personally working with thousands of students, plus the feedback I’ve gotten on nearly 40 Million views on YouTube…
I know firsthand how hard it is for self taught piano players to improve their skills in a methodical and efficient manner.
And sadly, I see way too many students struggling to play their favorite pieces…
Or even worse, giving up altogether because they think “I just don’t have the talent.”
And sadly, I see way too many students struggling to play their favorite pieces, or even worse, giving up altogether because they think “I just don’t have the talent.”
When you’re just starting out, learning how to play the piano is all about technique and repetition.
But once you’ve made it to the intermediate level, making progress involves more than just putting in the time and playing the same song again and again until you get it right.
This is the key difference between the self-taught piano player and someone who is classically trained.
The self-taught player doesn’t know how to prioritize practice, playing, learning music theory, sight reading, and most importantly:
Choosing the right piece to play based on your specific level that’s both enjoyable to play AND helps you fill in the gaps in your skillset so you can play even more challenging pieces in the future.
But what do you do if you don’t have thousands of dollars or years of time to spend becoming a classically trained pianist?
For the longest time, learning new pieces was a struggle for me because I didn’t prioritize sight reading.
The way I used to learn songs was I would just look at the sheet music, memorize it, and then forget about it.
But this really puts a ceiling on how fast you can learn new music.
The big unlock was learning how to quickly recognize chords, time signatures, and the nuts and bolts of sheet music…
So that instead of wasting months just learning the notes to a new song, I was mastering challenging pieces like Chopin Etudes or Clair de Lune in weeks!
If you want to improve your playing as fast as possible, before jumping into your next piece it’s important to first determine your current skill level.
How fast are you sight reading? How’s your technique and hand coordination? How well do you understand the connection between the chords and the notes on the page?
Then once you get that clarity, you can choose a piece to play that fills in the essential gaps in your playing.
The good news is, no matter what skill level you’re at today, there are dozens of fun, beautiful, challenging pieces you can learn that will both improve your playing faster AND help you build an impressive classical repertoire in the process!
The biggest mistake I see self-taught players make is choosing songs to play at random without a clear gameplan for getting better.
And even though they’re slowly improving with each piece, they’re not able to “connect the dots” between the things they’re learning and applying it to their playing in a practical way.
As a result, many players waste their time practicing exercises that aren’t focused on the specific problems they need to fix…
Or they jump into challenging pieces that are far above their current skill level and waste months trying to grind their way through a song they probably shouldn’t be playing.
But how do you diagnose the gaps in your playing and choose the right piece to play next?
After seeing so many self taught piano players getting stuck at the same level, as well as countless questions on YouTube asking for help…
With a clear, efficient roadmap of practice routines, sight reading and music theory lessons, and classical pieces to play that will help you master the 3 essential skills of piano: Technique, sight reading, and music theory
Going through the relevant steps of becoming a classically trained pianist without wasting years at university – With a seasoned piano teacher holding your hand every step of the way.
Imagine how much more fun playing the piano will be when you’re quickly unlocking new levels of playing and mastering more and more challenging pieces each week.
Imagine coming home after a long day at work or running errands – And being able to just sit down at the piano, relax in solitude, and effortlessly play your favorite songs.
And imagine building an impressive musical repertoire with dozens of popular pieces – So the next time someone asks “Can you play Chopin, Mozart, or Bach?” The answer is always “Of course!”
That’s right! This course isn’t just some data dump of boring practice routines or complicated music theory lessons…
Instead, every step of the way we’ll be learning through playing popular classical pieces like:
And distilling it all down into hand coordination and dexterity exercises, sightreading short cuts, and music theory principles that are easy and enjoyable to play.
Then at the end of each level, I’ve also included a comprehensive “Application” section which will show you how to apply the lessons you just learned.
By the end of this course, don’t be surprised if you have 8-10 new classical pieces in your repertoire that you can effortlessly play on the piano…
With an improved confidence, technique, and understanding of music to master ANY new piece you want faster (No matter how challenging!)
“Returning to piano after 50 years – a retirement activity – alone I was making little progress. With Jazer, I’ve found a new energy and enthusiasm.
He has provided structure, expectations, and fantastic video instruction – it’s not 1:1, but it feels like it is! He has given me reason to concentrate on scales, Hanon, and theory – all things that I ignored before. Can’t recommend highly enough!”
“When i signed up for this course, i just wanted to learn to sight read. I have learned so much more. I love ❤️ the lifetime access to the course and materials, and learning at my own pace.
I enjoy going back through the videos in this course, and i learn something new each time i re-read or watch a course module. My sight reading has drastically improved! Highly recommended Jazer!”
“The Keys To Mastery course is the best comprehensive piano instruction course that I have taken online.
Jazer skillfully provides material addressing music theory, technique and applications for each level and is very skilled at presenting the material and I am thoroughly enjoying the course. Deepest thanks Jazer!”
“I’m an experienced piano player returning after a 15 year hiatus. Through this course I am learning techniques and skills that I never learned in my training, plus invaluable lessons in music theory.
I am only halfway through the course but already my playing has improved. I particularly enjoy the selection of classical pieces at the end of each level. Very happy with my decision to enroll in Keys to Mastery!”
Before we jump into the playing, we need to first make sure you have the right mindset for success.
I’ll also breakdown the 3 “Levels” of playing: Essential, Intermediate, and Mastery
And share the specific techniques, pieces to play, and musical knowledge you’ll need to graduate through each level.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
We’ll finish Module 1 with a quick exercise I do with every student, helping them diagnose the current gaps in their playing…
And then create an action plan to help you rapidly improve your playing as you make your way through the course.
How much time should I spend practicing vs. playing? How important is music theory and sight reading?
In Module 2, we’ll cover it all and I’ll help you find YOUR perfect practice routine – No matter how busy your schedule is.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
We’ll finish Module 2 by creating YOUR perfect practice routine – Including how best to use this course and apply what you learn in your practice sessions and playing.
Next it’s time to move on to…
I can’t tell you how much of a gamechanger it is when you’re able to recognize patterns in the sheet music and instantly know how to play them…
And in Module 3, we’ll start building this essential skill by learning how to read and interpret musical notation at the foundational level.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Module 3, you’ll already have a much better understanding of the notes on the page and notice a tangible difference in how fast it takes to learn new passages.
But we won’t stop there! Because if you really want to understand the “language of music” you’ll need to learn…
Tritone substitutions, diminished 7th chords, mixolydian scales…
It’s no wonder so many musicians are intimidated by music theory! Which is why Module 4 will break things down to the essential foundation.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
When you start seeing the connections between the notes on the page and the music theory behind it, it’s as close to a “seeing the matrix” type moment as you’ll ever get.
And by the end of Module 4, you’ll already be recognizing new scales and chord progressions in the pieces you play.
It’s time to get those fingers moving!
Module 5 will focus on the fundamental techniques that all beginner piano players need to develop more control, finger strength and hand coordination in their playing.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Module 5, you’ll now have an essential foundation of playing techniques and musical knowledge to master many new challenging pieces.
Which leads us to our first application section…
At the end of each level, I’ve also included an “Application Section” with a playlist of my favorite pieces to play for students at this level.
We’ll finish Module 2 by creating YOUR perfect practice routine – Including how best to use this course and apply what you learn in your practice sessions and playing.
Next it’s time to move on to…
Now that we’ve got a good grasp of the basics…
It’s time to start learning more challenging musical notation and key signatures that you’re likely to encounter at the intermediate level.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
We’ll finish Module 6 with a few longer length sightreading exercises to reinforce what you just learned – Using pieces with a variety of dynamics, articulation and rhythm.
And then, just like in Level 1, we’ll continue building our musical knowledge in…
If you want to expand your musical “color pallet” beyond just simple major and minor scales, you’ll need to learn more complex chords structures and progressions.
So that’s exactly what we’ll do in Module 7! Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Module 7, you’ll now have the skills to quickly interpret more complex musical scores, and your playing will feel less about “learning the notes” and more about “making music.”
Now it’s time to take that musical knowledge and apply it to your playing!
In Module 8, we’ll cover more advanced playing techniques like larger intervals, longer scales, and playing challenging arpeggios smoothly…
We’ll also talk about how to focus less on the playing and more on adding expressiveness, control and dynamic range to the music as you move towards the mastery level.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Module 8, you’ll have dozens of new tools and techniques to play the piano with a much wider range of dynamics and expressiveness.
And be building your ability, confidence, and momentum to play even more rewarding and challenging pieces in…
Just like in Level 1, we’ll finish the Intermediate Level with a playlist of pieces that will refine your playing style and help you develop greater independence between each hand.
Each piece includes a video breakdown where I walk you through challenging passages, a normal playing version, and a final debrief on how to apply the lessons you learned in Level 2.
Many students have seen a huge ROI from the time they spent learning these pieces and how much they enjoyed playing them, and I can’t wait to have you add a few of them to your musical repertoire!
You’ve reached the Mastery Level! In Module 9 we’ll focus on more challenging key signatures, hand coordination passages, and syncopated rhythms you’re likely to encounter in the most complex classical pieces.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Module 9, you’ll now have the sightreading skills to pick up ANY new piece of music and know exactly how it’s supposed to be played…
With a deep understanding of musical notation that covers nearly 99% of all written music.
But we won’t stop there! In Module 10, we’ll go even further down the music theory rabbit hole…
Diving into more advanced musical concepts, obscure scales, and complex chord structures.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Module 10, you’ll truly have a mastery level understanding of music theory…
Seeing connections everywhere between the notes on the page, chord structures, and understanding why the composer made various decisions in their music.
Then in the final module, we’ll cover some advanced virtuoso playing techniques…
Giving you a level of proficiency to play nearly any challenging passage you come across – Even when tackling the most difficult classical pieces.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
By the end of Module 11, you’ll now have the technique, hand coordination, and dexterity to tackle ANY challenging passage…
And have a freight train level of confidence, experience, and momentum to start playing virtuoso level classical pieces.
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the final Application Section!
In this level we’ll apply all the technical skills, nuanced interpretation of music, and deep understanding of musical expression we’ve developed throughout the course…
And use these advanced skills to tackle some of the most challenging classical pieces out there.
As always, each piece includes a video breakdown of challenging passages, a normal playing version, and a final debrief.
There is always more to explore in the world of piano, but by the time you finish Level 3, you’ll truly have everything you need to play ANY piece of music you come across…
And have added many new beautiful, enjoyable and challenging classical pieces to your repertoire in the process!
The first bonus you’ll get is my Scales and Arpeggios Masterclass.
In this comprehensive training, you’ll learn how to confidently play every major, minor and chromatic scale, along with their corresponding arpeggios in root position and inversions.
Covering all 12 keys, this resource is designed to strengthen your technique, enhance your musical understanding, and prepare you for tackling any new classical piece with ease.
I could easily sell this as a stand-alone course, but when you join Keys to Mastery today, you’ll get the entire video training included with your purchase for free.
If you’ve ever asked yourself “What piece should I play next?” then you need my Essential Piano Roadmap!
With brand new additions to the original playlist, this bonus includes a list of every classical piece we’ll cover in the course ranked from beginner to advanced.
And gives you a quick-scan guide of pieces to play, with links to sheet music and video performances…
So you always have multiple options for pieces to play as you build your skills and confidence.
And finally, when you join Keys to Mastery today, you’ll also gain access to the monthly LIVE Group Coaching Calls!
Here’s your chance to ask me anything as you go through the course materials…
And then each month, for the next 3 months, you’ll have the opportunity to join a LIVE group coaching call with me and your fellow piano players.
Normally if you wanted to get this level of feedback from me, it would require an intense screening process and cost you $150 a session.
But when you join Keys to Mastery today, you’ll gain access to all 3 of these exclusive calls for free!
On top that, I believe in this course so much, I’m also including a no questions asked 30 Day Money-Back “Favorite Piece” guarantee.
This gives you full month to try out the course, apply what you learn…
And if you don’t see an immediate impact in your playing, if you don’t have a new-found confidence and excitement to jump into more challenging songs…
If you’re not able to easily play AT LEAST one new piece you’ve always wanted to play in the next 30 days, just shoot my team a message asking for a refund and I’ll send you 100% of your money back!
Just make an honest attempt at applying what you learn in this course, and I will literally guarantee you level up your playing and start playing more challenging songs!
I see way too many self taught piano players going it alone…
Constantly questioning themselves and wondering if they’re playing the right thing.
Now you have a roadmap, with me as your guide, holding your hand every step of the way!
With over 18 hours of cutting edge content inside this course, you’re getting nearly 4 years of piano training in one program.
But instead of spending tens of thousands of dollars at university becoming a classically trained pianist…
Or even a years worth of private lessons with me, which at $150/hour would be nearly $7,500.
After nearly 3 decades of playing the piano, I can confidently say there are few things in life as enjoyable and rewarding as…
Piano is the one place you can feel safe. It’s beautiful. Yet you also work your brain (And can show off a bit if you want to!)
Now it’s your turn to take your playing to the highest level!
I’d love to be your guide along the way.
It all starts by clicking the “Enroll Now” button below, and I’ll see you on the inside!
Creator of Jazer Lee Piano
This course is designed to be a comprehensive, step by step course, where each level builds off of the last one and includes exercises and action items you need to complete before moving on…
This isn’t just some data dump of information, instead you’ll be applying what you learn each step of the way which will immediately impact your playing.
And even if you tried to find similar information online, you’d have to sift through years of blog posts and videos that can easily lead to overwhelm or wasted time because it’s not organized into a step by step process – And wouldn’t include any of the exercises or action items.
This is my first course that covers every aspect of piano playing. The Hand coordination bootcamp is kind of launching pad for the complete beginner.
But Keys to Mastery was built for the self taught player who wants to take their piano playing to the highest level. It’s roughly aimed at replacing an in person piano teacher without spending $150/week for years to get access to the same type of guidance.
Keys to Mastery is for ANYONE who wants to take their piano playing to the next level and expand their repertoire with more challenging classical music.
If you’re just starting out, this course will give you an essential foundation of playing techniques and musical knowledge to learn new songs faster and start playing more challenging classical music.
If you’ve reached the intermediate level, this course will help you break through your plateau so you can play challenging popular classical pieces like Claire de Lune and Chopin, the pieces you’ve always wanted to play but struggled with in the past.
And even if you’re an advanced player, this course will help fill in the gaps, uncover your blindspots, and give you those 1% improvements so you can play the most challenging classical pieces ever created and play the piano at the highest level.
After purchasing you will receive an email that includes login details and a link to sign into a private members area that houses all the videos.
There you will also find the schedule for all the LIVE group coaching calls, and be able to directly join the call and access the past recordings inside your members area.
Keys to Mastery is a self-paced online course, so you can go through the lessons at any time that is convenient for you, and because you get lifetime access when you join, you don’t need to worry about your schedule getting busy.
Yes! I’ve included a full members area with an activity feed and messaging platform so you can interact with your fellow players, ask questions, and celebrate wins together! :)
Once enrolled, you will have lifetime access to the Keys to Mastery videos.
I’ve created a custom learning platform on our own server so that you’ll never lose access to the training videos and bonus content. (As well as any future materials I may add to the course down the road)
Yes, there are payment plans available. After clicking the big “Enroll Now” button, you’ll be redirected to a checkout page where you can choose between paying in full for $597 or 3 monthly payments of $229.
The honest answer is: It depends!
There are a lot of factors that go into how long it takes to develop the skills and understanding needed to play the most challenging classical songs.
I’ve put everything I could into this course and view it as a complete 4 year classical piano curriculum.
But you should start to see tangible results within the first month or two if you’re following the program, going through the lessons, and applying what you learn in the application pieces at the end of each level.
Yes! That’s why I created my 30 Day Money Back “Favorite Piece” Guarantee.
Here’s how it works: Join the course, and if you don’t see an immediate impact in your playing and are able to play at least one of your “favorite” classical pieces that you’ve always wanted to play by the end of this course, you can get your money back!
Just shoot my team a message and we’ll send you a prompt and courteous refund.
The course is quite comprehensive and is very well structured. You will have more ideas and exercises to work on than you have time for. Generally, it will take more time to accomplish mastery than Jazer would indicate. But it is all about the process and not the results, which Jazer emphasizes. I still have a bunch of the mastery videos to view, so my evaluation could be considered incomplete.
When i signed up for this course, i just wanted to learn to sight read. I have learned so much more. I love ❤️ the lifetime access to the course and materials, and learning at my own pace. I enjoy going back through the videos in this course, and i learn something new each time i re-read or watch a course module. My sight reading has drastically improved! Highly recommended Jazer!
Returning to piano after 50 years - a retirement activity - alone I was making little progress. With Jazer, I've found a new energy and enthusiasm. He has provided structure, expectations, and fantastic video tuition - it's not 1:1, but it feels like it is! He has given me reason to concentrate on scales, Hanon, and theory - all things that I ignored before. Lots more to say, but word limit here!
As shared with you at the beginning, I am a full time student of applied piano here in Louisiana. I've been able to balance school work and going through your program. I am falling short of completing your course offerings; yet, learning piano and every instrument is a thoughtful, careful, and slow journey. The main take away(s): Slow and steady progress; Sight reading, Key signature/rhythm.
Jazer is a wonderful teacher. I found him on YouTube last year and after watching his videos didn't hesitate to enrol in this course. It is comprehensive and he has taken a lot of trouble with it. He is so full of tips that I wish I knew when I had first started learning piano. This course is helping me to fill the gaps in my piano knowledge and the fact that it's self-paced is very helpful.
I am an adult piano Lerner. The last 3 years I was just following my likings to study piano and went completely stuck. That's why I took this course hoping to get clear guidance. And it does a lot! In the group coaching I can feel Jazer's love to share his experience, and that's really encouraging and touching. I really recommend this course.
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I like very much the detailed information about music theory. Until no I have not learned a lot about music theory in my selflearning. Some of your proposed pieces are rather difficult for my, so it seems for me, that my progress is rather slow, e.g. Arabesque, so I learn also at the same time one or two other pieces, which seem more easier, to get a experience of sucess. I hope this is okay?