Play Any Song on Piano Using Only Chords – Modern Lessons

From 32 £ /h

Playing piano doesn’t have to start with complicated sheet music. In this course, you’ll learn how to play the piano using chords as your foundation, so you can quickly understand how songs are built and start playing music you love from the very beginning.

This is a practical, modern approach designed for students who want real results. Instead of memorizing notes, you’ll learn the chord concepts and patterns that apply to almost any song.

You will learn:
How chords work across the entire keyboard
The most common chord progressions used in countless songs
Left-hand and right-hand accompaniment patterns
How to recognize chords by ear and play without sheet music
Smooth transitions between chords and song sections
How to add rhythm, flow, and expression to your playing

Location

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Around Berlin, Germany

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Anklamer Straße, Berlin, Germany

About Me

Hi!

My name is Nathaniel, and I’m a passionate pianist based in Berlin. I love helping people discover that playing the piano is not as hard as it seems, it’s about learning the right way from the beginning.

I’ve been playing piano for years, and music is a big part of my life. I especially enjoy teaching students how to play the songs they love, not just exercises from a book.

As a teacher, I’m patient, encouraging, and very practical. I focus on helping students understand chords, patterns, and rhythm so they can start playing real music quickly. My lessons are relaxed, motivating, and adapted to each student’s level and goals.

I teach a chord-based approach that works for many styles of music including pop songs, simple melodies, and songs students personally enjoy. You don’t need to read complicated sheet music to start playing confidently.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business (2026)
High School Diploma

During my studies, I developed strong communication, organization, and teaching skills that I now apply in my piano lessons. My business education also helps me structure lessons clearly and professionally for students of all ages.

Experience / Qualifications

Years of personal piano experience
Worship pianist and content creator on TikTok
Experience teaching beginners how to quickly understand chords and song structure
Strong focus on practical playing, not just theory
Comfortable teaching in English
Based in Berlin, offering patient and encouraging lessons for all ages

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Piano

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Drum Lessons for Beginners & Intermediate Students

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You'll learn the essential techniques that make drumming feel natural, improve your timing and coordination, and help you develop confidence behind the kit. I focus on practical methods that work, so you can make real progress while having fun.

Whether you've never touched a drum set before or want to improve your skills, I'll tailor each lesson to your goals and learning style. My aim is to help you not only play the drums but truly feel the instrument and enjoy every step of the journey.

Let's build great technique, solid rhythm, and confidence, while having a great time learning!

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(English below)
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Over 15 years of teaching experience.

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Arrival / home visits also possible
Online lessons are also possible - Skype or Zoom.

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Preparation for music college or musical exams.
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Home visits possible
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Don't hesitate to get in touch!

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I am professionally trained classical saxophone player and teacher.
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Finding lessons fun is important for the success of learning an instrument so I always do my best to keep our lessons relaxed and engaging.

My education overview:
Kärntner Landeskoservtorium für Musik, Austria, 2nd diploma, Hauptfach: Saxophone
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Kärntner Landeskoservtorium für Musik, Austria - 1st diploma, Hauptfach: Saxophon
Ljubljana Music and Ballet Conservatory
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Francesca

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<Voice lessons for Children>
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<Audult Voice lessons>
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<Intensive Voice lessons>

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<Piano Lessons>
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My lessons focus on developing both technical foundation and musical sensitivity, helping you express yourself confidently at the piano.

I hold a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, and I have more than 10 years of international teaching and performance experience in Europe and China.

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Karam

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If you are one of these people, then you've come to the right place:

* Beginners, children or adults
* People with poor piano experience or “stuck” players
* Parents who want their children to learn music like a language and develop focus and calmness in the process
* Music lovers, musicians or fans of certain styles who want to play creatively themselves

Then you've come to the right place.

I have been a musician since childhood and play the piano.
I have been working as a piano teacher for 5 years. I am also an architect and multidisciplinary artist, exploring the connection between sound and visual art.

The lessons focus on piano practice, reading music and a better understanding of music – using methods such as Piano Adventures, Alfred and other modern textbooks.

After about 5 months, many of my students see a clear difference in their playing, understanding, and self-confidence.

✨ Suitable for children, beginners and anyone who wants to learn piano in a modern and enjoyable way.

For me, music is not a theory, but a language that one lives.
Music should be learned and treated like a language.

Listening, reading (music), writing and playing.
The goal is for you to eventually "speak" music naturally, without thinking too much.

Feel free to write to me if you want to know more about my teaching or how I teach music like a second language.

Other programs (feel free to ask for details at any time – I'll send you all the information):

• Program for musical culture and listening comprehension for children and adult artists
• Program: Piano lessons and music reading for all age groups
• Basic music theory program for beginners and musicians
• Program “Sight-reading” (direct reading and playing of music)

Karam
Berlin, Friedrichshain

Clara

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I started learning piano at the age of five and was lucky enough to work with the same teacher for thirteen years. During my university years at the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg and the Universität der Künste Berlin, I had the chance to experience different teachers and approaches to music. Through this, I came to understand how important it is to find a teacher you connect with, and how our needs can change throughout our musical journey.

In my teaching, I prioritise giving my students the tools they need to become independent musicians themselves: knowing how to practise effectively, improving their sight-reading skills (which opens up an entire library of music), understanding their own strengths and areas where they can improve, and building a solid foundation of basic music theory as far as it is relevant for their piano playing.

A typical lesson looks like this: we start with a warm-up, review the previous week's practice, work on current repertoire, and set clear goals for the week ahead. I focus on helping students approach new music with more understanding and confidence.

At the same time, I feel that individuality can sometimes be overlooked in the process of improving as musicians. For me, it is equally important to leave space for creativity, through improvisation, exploring different interpretation options, listening to different recordings, and discovering different repertoire or musical styles.

Ich habe im Alter von fünf Jahren mit dem Klavierspielen begonnen und hatte das Glück, dreizehn Jahre lang mit derselben Lehrerin zu arbeiten. Während meiner Studienzeit an der Universität Mozarteum Salzburg und der Universität der Künste Berlin hatte ich die Möglichkeit, verschiedene Lehrer und unterschiedliche musikalische Ansätze kennenzulernen. Dadurch habe ich verstanden, wie wichtig es ist, eine Lehrperson zu finden, mit der man gut zusammenpasst, und dass sich unsere Bedürfnisse im Laufe unserer musikalischen Entwicklung verändern können.

In meinem Unterricht ist es mir wichtig, meinen Schüler die Werkzeuge zu geben, die sie brauchen, um selbstständige Musiker zu werden: zu wissen, wie man effektiv übt, die eigenen Fähigkeiten im Blattspiel weiterzuentwickeln (was einem eine ganze Bibliothek an Musik eröffnet), die eigenen Stärken und Bereiche zur Verbesserung zu erkennen und eine solide Grundlage in der Musiktheorie aufzubauen – soweit sie für das eigene Klavierspiel relevant ist.

Eine typische Unterrichtsstunde sieht folgendermaßen aus: Wir beginnen mit einem Warm-up, schauen uns die Übewoche an, arbeiten am aktuellen Repertoire und setzen klare Ziele für die kommende Woche. Dabei möchte ich meinen Schüler helfen, neue Musik mit mehr Verständnis und Selbstvertrauen zu erarbeiten.

Gleichzeitig habe ich das Gefühl, dass die eigene Individualität im Prozess der musikalischen Weiterentwicklung manchmal zu kurz kommt. Für mich ist es genauso wichtig, Raum für Kreativität zu schaffen, durch Improvisation, das Ausprobieren verschiedener Interpretationsmöglichkeiten, das Anhören unterschiedlicher Aufnahmen und das Entdecken verschiedener Repertoires oder musikalischer Stile.

Hin-Yat

5.0

(5)

Masters and Artist Diploma Graduate from the Royal College of Music in London and Double Masters from the Universität der Künste Berlin, I am a professional concert pianist based in Berlin for 8 years. I have experience in different levels of teaching and served as the teaching assistant in London at conservatoire level for two years. Students wanting to take piano as more than a hobby or even looking to enter university level. I am flexible travelling within the city to come and teach and am also willing to do online lessons. Available in English, German or Chinese. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch!