Simply Piano: Learn Piano Fast

Our take on Simply Piano: Learn Piano Fast from Appgk

I’d recommend Simply Piano to someone who wants a gentle, structured start at the keyboard and is more likely to practise if familiar songs are part of the process. It is an education app from Simply Ltd, built around learning piano through guided lessons rather than leaving you to piece together scattered videos and exercises. My main advice for a first-time user is to treat it as a practice companion, not a substitute for a real teacher: it can help you get started and build a routine, while musical expression and technique still take attention beyond the screen.

Who will get the most from it

I think the app is especially appealing if you have access to a piano or keyboard but feel unsure where to begin. A clear lesson sequence can remove the daily question of what to practise next, which is often more useful for a new player than an endless catalogue of advice. It also makes sense for someone returning to the instrument after a long break who wants a guided refresher without immediately arranging regular lessons.

It is less compelling if your main goal is to learn one exact song as quickly as possible, or if you already have a teacher assigning specific exercises. In those cases, a focused tutorial or your teacher’s own plan may be more direct. If you are still deciding whether piano suits you, try to borrow or access an instrument before building a practice routine around an app; the physical keyboard is central to the experience.

What to expect from your first session

Simply Piano is aimed at making the opening steps feel manageable. Instead of beginning with a dense explanation of music theory, it guides you through activities intended to help you connect what you see on screen with what you play. That makes the app less intimidating if you do not yet know note names or how to read piano notation.

The most useful expectation to set is that progress depends on practice, not just tapping through lessons. A short, attentive session is more valuable than rushing through instructions while the keyboard is out of reach. I’d make sure you have a piano or keyboard ready before starting, with enough space to sit comfortably and see both the instrument and the phone or tablet.

The app’s focus on songs can make practice feel more personal than a sequence of abstract drills. Still, a familiar tune does not automatically mean an easy lesson: you may need to slow down, repeat a passage, or concentrate on one hand at a time. That is normal. The point of a guided learning app is to give you a path through those early hurdles, not to make every new skill effortless.

There is a practical distinction between using Simply Piano and following free tutorial videos. Videos can be useful when you want to learn one specific song or hear a teacher explain an idea, but they often leave you to judge your own playing. A guided lesson offers more of a step-by-step routine. In return, it may feel less flexible than choosing any piece you like and learning it in whatever order you prefer.

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Getting your setup ready

Before your first lesson, place your device where you can glance at it without twisting away from the keyboard. Keep the piano or keyboard at a comfortable height and try a few notes to check that the room is quiet enough for you to focus. If the app has trouble responding to your playing, first check your posture, instrument volume, and surrounding noise rather than assuming you have misunderstood the exercise.

Simply Piano is free to download, but it also offers in-app purchases, with listed items ranging from $0.99 to $314.99. I would explore the introductory experience before deciding whether to pay for anything. That gives you a chance to see whether the teaching style suits you and whether you can realistically fit piano practice into your week. The exact purchase that makes sense depends on what you want to learn and what is available in the app when you use it.

It is worth planning your first few sessions around a small, repeatable habit. For example, you might practise after dinner on a few evenings each week, rather than waiting for a free hour that rarely appears. Keep the keyboard accessible if you can; putting it away after every session adds friction that can quietly derail a beginner’s good intentions.

The app is rated for Everyone, and its average rating is 4.6 from around 990,000 ratings. That does not guarantee it will match every learner’s needs, but it does suggest that many people find the approach approachable. Simply Piano has also reached over 50 million installs, making it a familiar option for people looking for a mobile route into piano practice.

Your first meaningful win

For a new player, a meaningful first success is not finishing a whole song at speed. It is recognising a small musical pattern, finding the corresponding keys, and playing it with enough control to hear that your hands are doing what the lesson asks. Give yourself permission to repeat a short passage. Repetition is not a sign that the app has failed; it is how you turn a screen instruction into a movement you can remember.

One useful workflow is to pause between attempts and name what went wrong: Was the note unfamiliar, did your hand move too far, or did you lose the rhythm? Then practise just that issue before trying the passage again. This small bit of self-diagnosis makes a guided lesson more effective than simply replaying it on autopilot.

Another helpful tip is to begin at a pace where accuracy is possible. Beginners often try to keep up with a lesson even when their fingers are not ready, then mistake speed for progress. If you can play a phrase slowly and consistently, you have a much better foundation for making it smoother later. The app can structure practice, but you still control whether you rush or give each exercise enough attention.

A realistic everyday scenario might be a short session before bed. Settle at the keyboard, work through one manageable lesson, and finish by repeating the part that felt most awkward. Ending on a small improvement is often more encouraging than attempting a difficult new section when you are tired. If you have only a few minutes, use them to reinforce one skill rather than jumping between several lessons without absorbing any of them.

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Where beginners can get confused

The most common source of frustration in any app-led piano lesson is the gap between what the screen expects and what the player thinks they played. A missed response may come from hitting the wrong key, but it can also happen because you are not positioned well or are playing too softly for the app to register reliably. Before repeating a difficult section many times, check the basic setup and try a clear, deliberate note.

It can also be confusing to distinguish reading notes from memorising a sequence of key presses. Both can help you play, but they are not the same skill. If you find yourself relying entirely on visual prompts, take a moment to notice the pattern on the keyboard and the shape of the musical phrase. That extra attention makes it easier to understand what you are practising instead of treating every exercise as a button-matching task.

Do not assume that a song-based lesson will immediately teach every part of musicianship. Learning a passage through a guided exercise is different from developing a relaxed hand position, listening critically to your tone, or shaping a melody expressively. I would use the app to establish a steady foundation, then occasionally step away from the screen and listen to the sound you are making. That helps prevent practice from becoming purely reactive.

There is also a motivation trade-off. Familiar music can encourage you to come back, but a song you love may be harder than the level you are ready for. If that happens, keep the song as a longer-term goal and work through the foundational material rather than judging your ability by one difficult arrangement. Learners who want to choose any piece immediately may prefer a song tutorial or a teacher who can adapt the plan on the spot.

Choosing the right learning route

Simply Piano is a better fit for someone who wants a clear sequence and regular prompts than for someone who already reads music fluently and only needs advanced coaching. It can also suit a parent or adult beginner looking for a low-pressure way to explore piano before committing to formal lessons. Since it is an app rather than a live instructor, it cannot observe your posture in the same way a teacher can or respond to every question with a tailored explanation.

Compared with free video lessons, its strength is the guided practice experience; the trade-off is that you follow the app’s structure instead of browsing an unlimited mix of teachers and interpretations. Compared with private lessons, it is more convenient to open whenever you have time, but a teacher can identify habits and musical details that automated guidance may not address. If you have a specific goal such as preparing for an exam, correcting persistent technique issues, or developing advanced repertoire, I would look for a qualified instructor or a more specialised course.

For casual learners, the decision is simpler: ask whether you will actually sit at the keyboard and follow a lesson. If you do not own or have access to a piano or keyboard, the app is unlikely to be a satisfying way to learn the physical instrument. If you do have one, the structured approach can help you make better use of practice time than opening a random video and hoping it covers the right next step.

Simply Piano is currently at version 7.33.4 and supports devices running Android 6.0 or later. I’d check that your device is compatible before installing, then keep the first session simple: get comfortable at the instrument, follow the opening guidance, and aim to play a short passage accurately. That is a more useful test of fit than trying to judge the whole course in one sitting.

Building a routine that lasts

After the first successful exercise, resist the urge to measure progress only by how many lessons you complete. Notice whether you can find a note more quickly, keep a steadier pulse, or recover from a mistake without restarting. Those small changes are better signs that practice is taking hold. If a lesson feels too easy, move forward; if it repeatedly trips you up, stay with it until you can play it calmly.

I would also keep a simple personal note after practice: the exercise you worked on and one thing you want to improve next time. That does not require a separate system or a long journal. It simply gives you a clear starting point when you return, especially if you practise irregularly. A brief note such as “slow down the transition” is more actionable than a vague reminder to get better at piano.

As your confidence grows, try listening to the same phrase without watching the screen for every note. Then return to the guided material when you need direction. This alternating approach can help you avoid becoming dependent on constant visual cues while still benefiting from the app’s structure. It is a practical way to combine guided learning with independent attention to the music.

My overall view is that Simply Piano is a reassuring place to begin if you have an instrument, want a structured routine, and enjoy learning through musical material. Its main limitation is also clear: an app cannot replace the personal feedback and broader musical understanding of a good teacher. Start with a short, realistic practice habit, give the lessons time to settle, and judge the experience by whether it helps you return to the keyboard. If you want expert correction or complete freedom to study any repertoire, choose another route; for a first step that feels organised and approachable, this one is worth trying.

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