OUR STORY
Many schools of music face challenges in providing fully equipped piano labs for teaching functional piano skills—commonly known as "Group Piano." If this speaks to you, this program is for you. You can get the same teachings, the same curriculum, and learn at your own pace while being in a community with common interests.
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Over the past 10 years, I’ve worked with many non-piano majors and students who needed to pass the Piano Proficiency Exam in college. Some even sought out private lessons to help them prepare. However, what I’ve seen is that the expectations of private lessons and group courses can be worlds apart. The private lesson approach is often focused on technique and repertoire, while group courses are designed to build practical, transferable skills—and they tend to be quite expensive.
When I was a piano major, I used to believe that being able to play challenging repertoire by Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Liszt, and Mendelssohn meant you had mastered the piano. I quickly learned that I was wrong. There’s a big difference between playing at a high level and having the practical piano skills you need for everyday musical situations.
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This is where Piano Proficiency Academy (PPA) comes in. I created this course to help you widen your piano abilities so you can apply them in real-life situations. Whether you’re a non-piano major, a musician who plays other instruments, or someone looking to strengthen your piano skills for career advancement, this course is for you.
PIANO PROFICIENCY
Why
Matters
The piano is one of the most versatile and important instruments for understanding harmony, theory, and musical structure. As someone who isn’t a piano major, this course will give you the tools to:
Transposition
Be able to play music in different keys on the fly.
Harmonization
Play basic chord progressions and understand chord functions.
Score Reading
Read complex scores with ease, whether it’s a small orchestral score or a choir arrangement.
Accompaniment
Support singers or other instrumentalists in performance settings.
Sight-Reading
Quickly learn new pieces of music, from classical works to pop songs.
Refining Technique
Build a strong, versatile piano technique that supports all musical styles.
Imagine being able to play for your future students, pass your Piano Proficiency Exam for that dream music program, or finally learn the chords to your favorite pop song. You could even be the person in the choir rehearsal who can easily pick out the score, or play the concert pitch for a transposed instrument. The possibilities are endless!
Success!
A Proven System for
The skills you’ll learn in this course are built on the same curriculum used in top universities’ Group Piano programs. However, unlike traditional classes that require you to be on-campus, PPA is fully online, making it accessible to anyone, anywhere.
In addition to course lessons, you'll be challenged with quizzes and exams at each level—just like in a college course—ensuring you master the material and stay on track. But don’t worry—you won’t be doing this alone! You’ll also have access to a supportive community of learners just like you, where you can share your progress, ask questions, and stay motivated.
Piano Proficiency Academy
Membership Comparison
Features | $39/month (Lite Membership) | $99/month (Premium Membership) |
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Full access to pre-recorded video lessons | ✅ | ✅ |
Structured curriculum for piano fluency | ✅ | ✅ |
Monthly community updates/newsletters | ✅ | ✅ |
Certificate of completion | ✅ | ✅ |
14-day free trial | ✅ | ✅ |
1-on-1 monthly coaching session | ❌ | ✅ |
Personalized video feedback | ❌ | ✅ |
Email support for learning questions | ❌ | ✅ |
Priority access to masterclasses/workshops | ❌ | ✅ |
How your free trial works?
Here's a simple breakdown of what to expect during your free trial — no surprises, no hidden fees. Just full access to explore everything we offer before you decide.
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See what learners are saying.
As a singer with little experience playing piano, having Helena Aung as a professor at the University of British Columbia teaching piano was extraordinary. After level 1 beginner piano at UBC, I found that I had not learnt much and it was taught to "just fulfill the requirement", but when Dr. Aung came in for my 2nd year of piano, she raised the bar to showcase the importance of beginners foundations in piano, and her methods of teaching impeccably reflect that. My peers and I saw improvement in our piano and she also taught beyond just techniques but also the impact of great musicianship. Looking back, I am beyond glad that Dr. Aung came to UBC and Vancouver to teach the future musicians in this city the importance of piano fundamentals and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a teacher, no matter skill level!
- Millen Sandhu
What makes Dr. Aung such an exceptional instructor is her ability to meet students where they are - whether refining advanced repertoire or addressing foundational habits that need strengthening. Her lessons from teaching me at our University’s Keyboard Skills were always thoughtfully constructed, always rooted in her deep understanding of piano pedagogy. She brings the same depth, precision, and expressiveness to her teaching as she does to her
performances. Dr. Aung’s innovative approach will shape the future musician, and I am grateful to have experienced her mentorship.
- Dameer Gustafson,
B.M in Music Education
If you’re ready to level up your piano skills and open new doors for your music career, Piano Proficiency Academy is the perfect place to start. Whether you want to pass a proficiency exam, support students as an accompanist, or just improve your general piano skills, this course will give you the tools to succeed.
Sign up today and start your journey to piano proficiency!