For piano and keyboard players who know their chords but can’t make them sound like music
FROM CHORDS
TO REAL SONGS
Learn how to turn chords and lead sheets into full piano arrangements that actually sound like music.
Your Clear Path to Play Beautiful Piano Songs
Whether you're brand new or you've been playing for years, the Roadmap tells you exactly what to work on next so you keep moving toward the songs you actually want to play.
WHAT YOU NEED TO LEARN THE PIANO
ROADMAP
No more guessing what to learn next.
Follow a clear, step-by-step piano path from your first notes to advanced playing.
You’ll build real skills in rhythm, chords, scales, technique so you always know exactly what to practice and why.
SONGS
This is where it all comes together.
Take what you learn and apply it directly to real pop, rock, and blues songs.
You’ll learn how to read and use lead sheets to create beautiful piano arrangements, and actually turn simple chords into music that sounds great.
SUPPORT
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Get guidance from pro musicians and connect with a community that’s on the same journey.
Ask questions, stay motivated, and keep moving forward with people who get it.
“I dream of playing beautiful songs at the piano…
but I feel stuck reading notes on a page.”
Sound familiar?
Every time you sit down at the piano, ready to finally play the songs you love… you get stuck.
You look at the detailed sheet music…
and feel completely overwhelmed.
There are so many notes.
So much to figure out.
And instead of playing…
you end up feeling discouraged before you even start.
And that’s frustrating.
Because deep down, you don’t want to read more…
You want to play.
That’s not a talent problem. That’s a missing piece problem.
Nobody ever showed you how to turn chords into music.
BUT THERE'S A BETTER WAY
I get it. I’ve been there.
I spent years developing a strong classical level of sight-reading.
But no matter how much I practiced…
I still couldn’t turn a simple lead sheet into something that actually sounded like music.
What changed everything wasn’t more lessons. It wasn’t learning more songs note for note.
It was understanding the skills that sit between chords and music:
Rhythm. Voicing. Groove. Arrangement. Melody.
How to take a simple lead sheet…
and turn it into something that actually sounds full, expressive, and alive.
Once I understood that gap, everything clicked. And I built this membership to help you close that gap too, step by step.
You Don't Need More Lessons.... You Need a Piano Roadmap!
A clear path that shows you exactly how to take your chords and turn them into music, step by step, nothing missing, nothing to guess
Hey there ... I'm Marine
I’m a classically trained pianist who spent years learning to read every note on the page.
And yet, when I finally picked up a chord sheet and tried to play the music I actually loved, pop, rock, blues, I had no idea what to do with it.
Nobody taught me that part. How to take chords and make them groove. How to arrange a song from a lead sheet. How to sound like a musician instead of someone pressing keys in the right order.
So I figured it out myself. That process led me to a career playing live with artists like Corey Hart and Uncle Kracker, and eventually to building my own method for teaching exactly what nobody had taught me.
After years of privately teaching that method to hundreds of students, I launched Online Rock Lessons to bring it to players everywhere who are stuck in the same place I was.
If you ever dreamed of playing piano but you don’t know where to start, the academy is for you.
NOW IMAGINE IF YOU COULD
Play Any Song with Real Groove and Feel
No more boring chord patterns. You'll learn the rhythms, the feel, and the groove that make pop, rock, and blues songs come alive.
From Lead Sheet to Full Song.
Most players know the chords. But the Roadmap will teach you how to arrange the whole song with melody, harmony, and fills, so it sounds complete every time you sit down to play.
Always Know What to Practice Next.
With a clear roadmap and step-by-step courses, you stop guessing and start making real progress toward the music you actually want to play.
THE ONLINE ROCK LESSONS MEMBERSHIP
Your roadmap to playing beautiful piano with confidence.
”I was searching to find a course on how to play rock songs on the piano and I am happy to say that I have found the best one.
In a very short time, I was able to make good progress with Online Rock Lessons…”
Ralf (Student)
”I am feeling much more confident and I’m definitely more comfortable at posting my recordings. I am really motivated by the course content and hope to play a much more varied selection of music than previously attained.”
Dorothy (Student)
‘’I just wanted to say, what a fantastic course. You are really an amazing player as well as teacher and your tutorials are clear and easy to follow, so professional…”
Allyson (Student)
EVERYTHING YOU NEED. IN THE RIGHT ORDER.
This isn’t a random library of lessons. Every piece of the membership is designed to move you forward on one specific journey.
The Piano Roadmap gives you a clear, step-by-step path from your first chords to playing complete songs with melody, fills, and real musical feel.
By the end of this roadmap, you’ll be able to turn any lead sheets into fully arranged songs and build your own playable repertoire.
THE DREAMER
Learn the essential chords and simple patterns needed to play real songs.
Build a clear starting point and play your first complete songs without relying on sheet music or guesswork.
THE APPRENTICE
Develop smooth chord transitions and consistent rhythm.
Learn how to apply simple patterns so your playing sounds steady, controlled, and more musical across multiple songs.
THE REBEL
Learn how to read and use lead sheets (chords + melody).
Integrate the melody into your playing while adding fills and movement, turning simple progressions into fuller, more musical arrangements.
THE ROCKSTAR
Build complete song arrangements from start to finish.
Learn how to harmonize the melody and add fills and licks while improving your timing, dynamics, and overall control.
THE LEGEND
Use lead sheets to make songs your own.
Apply advanced concepts like reharmonization, passing chords, and stylistic variation to create unique arrangements and build a performance-ready setlist.
THE MASTERCLASSES
Every masterclass is built around a specific skill that sits between knowing chords and playing real music. Rhythm. Groove. Improvisation. Style.
You pick what you need, follow the path, and watch everything connect.
REAL SONGS
Learn through real songs you love, using them to apply each concept from the roadmap and turn lead sheets into real music.
''I'm 77 years old, so if I can do it, you can do it!''
“I’m almost half way through Rockstar level 3, so it will be a while before I get to 8. The amazing thing is, I have had access to lots of music learning programs over the years, this it the only one I have done step by step without skipping lessons or quitting.
Same with the Method section. Can’t tell you how unusual this is for me revolutionary, actually and though I have miles to go, I can actually play now, make up my own tunes, work out songs big fan over here.”
Jesse Boden
JOIN THE LIVE EVENTS
Twice a month, you show up live and we work on the exact skills to create beautiful music together, in real time.
Every month you get access to two live sessions:
Technique Hour A focused deep dive into a specific technique that directly affects how musical you sound. Rhythm, voicing, groove, expression — the stuff that makes the difference between playing chords and playing music.
Chord Challenge Live We work through the monthly chord challenge together, live. You see exactly how to apply it, ask questions in the moment, and leave with something you can actually play that same day.
All sessions are recorded so you never miss one.
THE ROCKSTAR JOURNEY
A dedicated path through the greatest rock and blues pianists of all time, with backing tracks, workbooks, and step-by-step breakdowns so you can learn their style and make it your own.
LEARN HOW TO PLAY IN A BAND
The Rockstar Journey is a step-by-step masterclass that walks you through the playing of the greatest pop, rock, and blues pianists of all time.
You’ll get access to 45 songs with backing tracks made by real musicians, covering styles like Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Penny Lane (The Beatles), Don’t Stop Believing (Journey) and so much more.
You’ll know exactly what to practice at every level, with 9 step-by-step courses that take you from where you are now all the way to playing like a rockstar.
Monthly Chord Challenge
Every month you get a focused challenge built around a specific chord skill and how to use it in a real song. No overwhelm, just clear, musical goals that keep you moving forward.
THE COMMUNITY
Learning piano at home can feel isolating. You practice, you hit a wall, and there’s nobody around who gets it.
That’s what the Online Rock Lessons community is for.
Connect with other players who are on the exact same journey, people who know what it feels like to sit down with a leadsheet and not know what to do next. Share your progress, ask questions, celebrate wins, and keep each other accountable.
Because progress happens faster when you’re surrounded by people who are moving in the same direction.
Real members. Real sessions. Every month.
What Happens When You Become a Member
As a member of Online Rock Lessons, you don’t just learn songs. You become the kind of player who can sit down, open a leadsheet, and make real music.
You know exactly what to practice
Every time you sit down, you feel focused instead of stuck. You follow a clear path that shows you what to work on, why it matters, and how it connects directly to playing real songs. No more guessing. Just steady, visible progress.
You play real songs with confidence
You stop practicing chords in isolation and start making music that actually sounds like music. Pop, rock, and blues grooves come alive under your fingers. You don't just know chords anymore, you use them.
You understand what makes music sound musical
You start hearing what's missing when something sounds flat, and you know exactly what to add. Rhythm, groove, voicing, feel, the skills that sit between knowing chords and sounding like a real player finally make sense.
You actually enjoy practicing
Practice stops feeling like something you should do and starts feeling like something you want to do. Because when the path is clear and the progress is real, sitting down at the piano becomes the best part of your day.
You never feel stuck again
As your skills grow, new challenges open up. You always know where you are and what comes next. Piano stops being a phase you start and quit, it becomes part of your life.
More Than Private Lessons. For a Fraction of the Price.
Private piano lessons cost around $60 an hour that’s nearly $3,000 a year.
With Online Rock Lessons, you get more guidance, more flexibility, and ongoing support
for a fraction of the cost.
Because learning piano should be accessible, not exclusive.
THE MEMBERSHIP IS FOR YOU IF...
- You're overwhelmed and don't know where to start
- You are an aspiring piano lover dreaming of playing the songs you love
- You've tried YouTube videos and random lessons but nothing has given you a clear path from where you are to where you want to be.
- You love pop, rock, or blues and want to sit down, open a leadsheet, and actually play the songs you love.
- You're done guessing and ready to follow a method that shows you exactly what to do next.
- You have been trying to learn for a while but always struggling learning piano by yourself
- You're sick of playing the same old songs over and over
THE MEMBERSHIP IS NOT FOR YOU IF...
- You're looking for a quick course shortcut
- You just want to learn songs by ear
- If you’re looking for instant results without practicing.
- You've been playing professionally for years
- You want to learn classical piano
“You don’t have to read sheet music at all. I just play from chord charts, and this course is perfect for that.”
“I’ve taken quite a few online keyboard courses, including some awesome ones, some okay ones, and some that are not so great.
Online Rock Lessons definitely lands in the awesome section and it’s one of my favorites. The content is focused on the music I love, which is all types of rock and blues.
While sheet music is available, you don’t have to be able to read sheet music to take this course, which is huge for me because I don’t read sheet music at all. I just play off of chord charts.”
“I’m already excited for tomorrow because I know I’m going to improve.”
”In the huge pantry of the star-chef Marine Lacoste, I grab a progression, some patterns, and a few licks and mix them all together with enthusiasm.With her always spot-on advice, I pick a recipe that fits my level.”
-Jean-Pierre (Student)
Ready to Finally Play the Songs You Love?
Join today and learn exactly how to take any lead sheet and turn it into a complete piano performance with melody, chords, and fills.
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Save 20% every year
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The Piano Roadmap
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M.U.S.I.C. Framework
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Unlimited Access to the Academy
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30-day money back guarantee
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+ Bonus 1 - 50 Rhythm Patterns Ebook
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+ Bonus 2 - Ultimate Chords & Scales Guide
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+ Bonus 3 - The Piano Practice Blueprint
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+ Bonus 4 - 90-Day Async Support
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+ Fast Bonus - 100 Fills & Licks
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Cancel anytime
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The Piano Roadmap
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M.U.S.I.C. Framework
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Unlimited Access to the Academy
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30-day money back guarantee
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+ Bonus 1 - 50 Rhythm Patterns Ebook
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+ Bonus 2 - Ultimate Chords & Scales Guide
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+ Bonus 3 - The Piano Practice Blueprint
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+ Fast Bonus - 100 Fills & Licks
A SPECIAL WELCOME
WORTH OVER $800.
As a thank you for joining the Online Rock Lessons Academy, I want to offer you more than $800 in bonuses when you sign up now.
Free Bonus no1
50 Patterns to Make Any Song Sound Good
If your playing feels repetitive, this is the missing piece. You’ll learn simple rhythm patterns and grooves you can apply to almost any song, so your chords instantly sound more musical and dynamic.
These are the patterns that turn basic playing into something that actually feels good to listen to.
Free Bonus no2
The Ultimate Chords & Scales Cheat Sheet
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just guessing your way through chords and scales, this will bring clarity. It breaks things down in a simple way so you understand what you’re playing and why it works.
Once this clicks, learning songs and creating your own ideas becomes much easier.
Free Bonus no3
Practice Smarter: The Piano Practice Blueprint
No more sitting at the piano wondering what to do. This gives you a clear and simple practice approach so every minute you spend actually moves you forward.
Instead of feeling stuck or overwhelmed, you’ll know exactly how to improve step by step.
Free Bonus no4
90-Days of Personal Support
Get 90 days of direct text-based access to me for personalized guidance, answers, and support.
This exclusive bonus is normally reserved for my VIP coaching clients and is designed to help you stay focused, overcome roadblocks, and make faster progress.
*Annual Membership Only*
FAST ACTION - Free Bonus no5
100 Beautiful Fills and Licks
When you act fast, you’ll also receive my 100 Beautiful Pop Fills & Licks guide.
This collection of ready-to-use fills and licks will help you add emotion, movement, and personality to your playing, making your songs sound more polished and professional
*Available for 15 Minutes Only*
Total Bonus Value of $898 USD
THIS OFFER ENDS IN
Real Players. Real Results.
Dream On (Aerosmith)
”Many hours of practice (and a lot of retakes 
) went into this. I never could have played this 6 months ago. Great tutorial. Thank you.”
– Julie (Student)
Everyday Is Like Sunday 2 (Morrissey)
”It’s been only 10 months since I first started trying to learn the piano (and sing), and I’m quite happy with my progress. Thank you so much, I’m not sure I would still be into this or making progress without you.”
– John (Student)
Ralf
I would highly recommend Online Rock Lessons!
”I was searching to find a course on how to play rock songs on the piano and I am happy to say that I have found the best one.
In a very short time, I was able to make good progress with Online Rock Lessons…”
Papa Voss
Exceptionally well-organised site!
”Exceptionally well-organised site with massive amounts of material to suit everyone from beginners to professionals, and plenty to keep the motivation up. The interactive SoundSlice player is a dream, too.”
Paul
I'm glad to be a part of this community!
”The site is very well organized with lots of material to study and quick answering of Marine of questions, so I’m glad to be a part of this community…”
Richard
I'll be able to do that a few months.
‘’No matter what level of piano player you are, you will find what you need to scale it up (no pun intended). I come from a classical background. I want to be able to play by ear eventually. With Marine’s lessons, I believe I’ll be able to do that a few months.’’
Ron
Your site is absolutely awesome!
‘’Just letting you know that your site is absolutely awesome. I just joined a few days ago, I am a subscriber to some really good Jazz online sites, but wanted to explore rock Piano..”
Tony
It’s already having a great effect on my play!
”Just starting the Hammond course and it’s already having a great effect on my play. Getting ready for my new band’s first gig this weekend and I had all my organ drawbar settings programmed in for each song…”
Ron
I'm so glad I found this course!
”My first, second and third impressions of Online Rock Lessons… all good! I‘m so glad I found this course. What first drew me to it was Marine Lacoste’s Youtube on Green Onions.
The band I’m in plays that tune and I was hoping to improve my part. The video was very clear, thorough, and easy to follow…”
Allyson
I just wanted to say, what a fantastic course!
‘’I just wanted to say, what a fantastic course. You are really an amazing player as well as teacher and your tutorials are clear and easy to follow, so professional…”
John
The sessions are truly motivating!
‘’As a longtime keyboard player I have let a number of areas of my playing skills slip.
The lessons are well organized so I can target my areas of concern easily. Marine is very clear in what she has to say and I am finding the sessions are truly motivating me to put in the hard yards…”
Ed
Having a ball!
‘’With Online Rock Lessons Marine Lacoste has constructed quite a wonderful online music teaching site. Not only does the site cover all the bases in a most effective way. She seems to really know how to teach music. I‘ve just started exploring what she has put together.
Having a ball!’’
Aaron
Feel it and explore more possibilities!
‘’I have always been a paint by numbers kind of player, trying to play the right note at the right time. I think Online Rock also encourages that but also encourages you to feel it and explore more possibilities…”
Jim
I feel like I'm in the right place!
‘’Marine clearly put a lot of time and effort into designing Online Rock Lessons. I’m a new member but already have benefitted greatly from the instruction and attention to detail.
The interactive experience has been intuitive, making learning and practicing more enjoyable…”
Jesse
I finally found a method I can stick with and enjoy!
”Her online course is incredible, one of the most well organized and comprehensive piano sites I’ve come across. Great material and very reasonably priced…”
Russ
I have learned so much!
‘’Marine’s lessons are awesome. I purchased her lessons on Hold The Line and Smoke On The Water. Her technique is great and have learned so much. I definitely will be purchasing more lessons from her. Thanks Marine!’’
Marie-Noelle
I can now take any new piece, find the chords, and play it within minutes.
“All my life I wanted to play piano, but method books and apps never really worked for me. Then I found Marine and Online Rock Lessons. Her method made everything click, scales, chords, arpeggios and I quickly started playing the songs I love, from Elton John to Radiohead.
Two years later, I can pick up a new piece, find the chords, and play it within minutes…”
Nataly
It’s exactly what I needed to make progress!
“Wow! I love your new site. The lessons are outstanding quality very user-friendly, full of clear explanations, and easy to use.
It’s exactly what I needed to make progress.”
Davide
The Hammond course is in a just a word "Amazing" love it so much!
”The Hammond course is in a just a word “Amazing” love it so much.
I have little experience with Hammond, but since I bought the XK1 I made already amazing progress and now this course will do the rest…”
Craig
I’ve learned more about playing the music i like than I ever did in my 3 years
” I just wanted to let you how fantastic I’ve found your lessons over the last 12 months.
Your enthusiastic and engaging personality coupled with the easy to learn format mean that I’ve been getting stuck into (and enjoying) my keyboard for the first time in years. I’ve learned more about playing the music i like than I ever did in my 3 years of formal piano lessons in the 1970s.’’
Try It 100% Risk-Free
I know how powerful it is to finally have a clear roadmap at the piano.
But you don’t have to take my word for it.
That’s why the membership comes with a 30-day, no-questions-asked guarantee.
If within 30 days you don’t feel more clear, more confident, and more focused when you sit at the piano, just let us know and you’ll get a full refund. No hassle.
Join today, explore everything risk-free, and find out what happens when you finally stop guessing and start playing.
LET'S RECAP!
Everything you need to play beautiful piano music.
⚡️ The ORL Roadmap: Your clear path from where you are to playing real music. ($1,497 value)
⚡️ The M.U.S.I.C. Framework: Follow the framework to learn your favourite songs ($1,297 value)
⚡️ Full masterclass library: Hundreds of lessons built around specific skills. ($997 value)
⚡️Song: Full breakdowns of the songs you actually love. ($697 value)
⚡️Monthly Chord Challenge: One focused goal every month. ($197 value)
⚡️Two live sessions monthly: Technique Hour and Chord Challenge Live. ($597 value)
⚡️ Resources: Workbooks, sheet music and backing tracks included ($497 value)
🎁 Bonus no1: 50 Patterns to Make Any Song Sound Good ($67 value)
🎁 Bonus no2: The Ultimate Chords & Scales Cheat Sheet ($67 value)
🎁 Bonus no3: Practice Smarter with The Piano Practice Blueprint ($67 value)
🎁 Bonus no4: 90-Days of Personal Support – Annual Only ($600 value)
⚡️ Total Real-World Value: Over $5,100 USD
✨ Yours today for $347 USD a year
*Bonuses are yours to keep for life
Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Playing?
All together, that’s easily over $5,100 in real-world value and honestly, most music programs that come close to this level of depth would charge more than $7k for this.
But you won’t pay anywhere near that today.
Not even half.
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Save 20% every year
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The Piano Roadmap
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M.U.S.I.C. Framework
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Unlimited Access to the Academy
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30-day money back guarantee
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+ Bonus 1 - 50 Rhythm Patterns Ebook
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+ Bonus 2 - Ultimate Chords & Scales Guide
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+ Bonus 3 - The Piano Practice Blueprint
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+ Bonus 4 - 90-Day Async Support
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+ Fast Bonus - 100 Fills & Licks
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Cancel anytime
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The Piano Roadmap
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M.U.S.I.C. Framework
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Unlimited Access to the Academy
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30-day money back guarantee
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+ Bonus 1 - 50 Rhythm Patterns Ebook
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+ Bonus 2 - Ultimate Chords & Scales Guide
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+ Bonus 3 - The Piano Practice Blueprint
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+ Fast Bonus - 100 Fills & Licks
''Marine is the ULTIMATE mentor you want in your corner''
‘Marine is the ULTIMATE mentor you want in your corner if you’re thinking of taking your music to the next level. What she’s created is truly unique.
Not only are my skills advancing faster than ever, but I’ve also learned to harness my self-doubt instead of letting it hold me back.”
– Reece (Student)
Frequently Asked Questions
Online Rock Lessons is an online music school and community for piano and keyboard players. We welcome students from all levels looking to transform their piano skills to the next level.
You’ll find everything from music theory, fundamentals, technique, songs and transcriptions to styles like rock, metal, blues, pop and funk.
When you sign up you get access to the full Piano Roadmap along with an unlimited access to the Online Rock Lessons piano academy, including the courses library, song tutorials, the community, access to the live stream events and so much more. Everything is part of the same membership.
The Roadmap Stage 1 is for complete beginners. So you can start from zero and learn all the foundations and techniques you need to progress.
The Roadmap has 5 different levels from beginner to advanced.
All the courses are pre-recorded and you can ask all the questions you need within the forum or on the lesson page.
We are also hosting 2 monthly live streams that you can attend! It’s part of the membership.
Unfortunately we do not offer any downloadable video lesson content. We are a streaming only platform. We encourage you to take as many notes as you need to get the most out of our lessons.
All the workbooks and the backing tracks are downloadable.
It completely depends on you! Successful piano players are spending anywhere from 30 minutes a day to 2 hours. If you have a busy schedule no problem you can easily start with 10 minutes a day or practice between 3 to 5 times a week. But remember the more you practice the more progress you will see.
Your membership to the Online Rock Lessons academy are protected by my personal 30-day money back guarantee. That means you can try it for a month without spending any money.
And if for some strange reason the lessons from the academy don’t make you a better piano player, just send one quick email to our friendly support team.
We’ll return every cent you paid no questions asked.
The Online Rock Lessons Academy offers many music style such as pop, funk and blues music.
In addition, our teachers made sure that every rock inspired exercises can be adapt to other musical popular styles.
If you purchased the monthly plan you can change your subscription status at any time in your account page. Click on the account page and the subscription section.
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at [email protected].
Your satisfaction with the academy is our primary concern. All of our memberships are covered by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and our 30-Day Price Pledge.
Refunds will be made to your credit card only. You will be refunded within a maximum of two weeks from your request, made within the 30-day money-back guarantee timeframe.
Please contact our support team at [email protected].
You can switch from the monthly plan to the annual plan at any time.
To upgrade, simply email me at [email protected] and I will take care of the rest for you.
You can change your annual plan to the monthly plan if you’re within the first 30 days of your payment.
To downgrade, simply email me at [email protected] and I will take care of the rest for you.
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Save 20% every year
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The Piano Roadmap
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M.U.S.I.C. Framework
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Unlimited Access to the Academy
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30-day money back guarantee
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+ Bonus 1 - 50 Rhythm Patterns Ebook
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+ Bonus 2 - Ultimate Chords & Scales Guide
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+ Bonus 3 - The Piano Practice Blueprint
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+ Bonus 4 - 90-Day Async Support
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+ Fast Bonus - 100 Fills & Licks
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Cancel anytime
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The Piano Roadmap
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M.U.S.I.C. Framework
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Unlimited Access to the Academy
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30-day money back guarantee
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+ Bonus 1 - 50 Rhythm Patterns Ebook
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+ Bonus 2 - Ultimate Chords & Scales Guide
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+ Bonus 3 - The Piano Practice Blueprint
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+ Fast Bonus - 100 Fills & Licks