More Than Music

Why Learning Piano May Be One of the Best Things You Can Do for Yourself

Matt isn't only a professional pianist — he's an accomplished professor whose research on the holistic benefits of music has been featured in scholarly publications, international conferences, and university courses.

Research suggests that learning piano can benefit your mind, your body, and your overall well-being — at any age.

🧠 Sharpen Your Mind and Memory. Piano simultaneously engages your eyes, ears, and both hands — making it one of the most mentally stimulating activities you can do. Studies consistently link piano playing to improved memory, stronger focus, harnessed creativity, and better ability to solve complex tasks.

⚡ Stay Sharp with a Challenge That Grows. Research shows piano helps the brain adapt, grow, and stay flexible. Unlike a crossword puzzle, music never runs out of room to challenge you.

😊 Lift Your Mood and Reduce Stress. Studies suggest piano can decrease feelings of depression, promote positive mood, and improve overall quality of life. Playing music yourself takes those benefits even further.

🖐️ Keep Your Hands Active. Piano requires precise, coordinated finger movements — exactly the kind of fine motor activity that helps maintain dexterity and physical agility as we age.

🌟 Discover a Sense of Purpose. Piano learners consistently report a stronger sense of purpose and a genuine confidence boost from discovering they can still learn something new. There's nothing quite like playing something beautiful you worked hard for.

These aren't just feel-good claims — they're backed by peer-reviewed research from major institutions and leading scientific journals. And as someone who has taught this research at the university level, Matt can tell you: it's the real deal.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

SEE YOUR PIANO JOURNEY AHEAD

MODULE 1 — Let's Get You Started Right. Everything you need to hit the ground running — resources, orientation, and the mindset that makes all the difference.

MODULE 2 — Sit, Play, Feel Great. Posture, hand position, and pedal basics that make playing feel natural and effortless from day one.

MODULE 3 — Hello, Keyboard. A friendly, thorough tour of the keys — white, black, and everything in between, plus how to name and navigate notes. You'll feel at home here faster than you expect.

MODULE 4 — The Chords That Unlock Everything. Major, minor, diminished, augmented, 6th, 7th — learn them all in a way that actually sticks, and suddenly thousands of songs become playable.

MODULE 5 — From Chords to Music. Arpeggios, inversions, "add 2" and "sus" chords — the techniques that make a basic chord progression sound like something special.

MODULE 6 — Feel the Rhythm. Beautiful rhythmic patterns and fills that transform your chords and make your playing sound full, alive, and musical.

MODULE 7 — Play With Heart. The expressive tools the pros use — touch, dynamics, phrasing, pedal, musical 'breathing' — taught in a way that's practical and immediately usable.

MODULE 8 — Reading Music, Simplified. Sheet music decoded in plain language. You'll learn exactly what you need to read the sheet music that matters to you.

MODULE 9 — Create Your Own Music. Write and perform your own original piece. It's more achievable than you think — and more satisfying than you can imagine.

MODULE 10 — Famous Styles, Yours to Play. Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, Broadway, Disney. Learn what makes each style tick and start playing them naturally.

MODULE 11 — The Lead Sheet Advantage. The tool professional musicians swear by. Once you understand lead sheets, your song repertoire expands dramatically — instantly.

MODULE 12 — Favorite Songs, Beautifully Played. "Hallelujah." "Yesterday." "Bohemian Rhapsody." "Star Wars." "Edelweiss." Real songs, walked through step-by-step. This is where you put all your learned skills into action!

MODULE 13 — You Did It. Now Keep Going. Celebrate your graduation with a personalized certificate and unlock your lifetime access to the ever-growing lead sheets and song tutorials libraries. (200+ lead sheets, plus new ones added monthly).

MODULE 14 — Your Private Video Library. Exclusive video song tutorials and curated online playlists to keep your growth going long after you've completed the core program modules. (Dozens of video song tutorials, plus new ones added monthly).

BONUS MODULE — Play Any Song With Chord Charts. The quickest way to play songs. Learn the similarities and differences between Chord Charts and Lead Sheets...the methods that let pianists play any song quickly. (Access to 300+ chord charts).

MORE BONUSES — Program Perks. Exclusive discount for a private virtual piano lesson with Matt, plus full access to Matt Piano Radio (Matt's collection of instrumental piano albums).

Is This Program Right for You?

This program is a great fit if you:

✅ Are a complete beginner or early-to-intermediate player

✅ Want to play songs you actually love — not childish tunes or formal classical music that traditional methods force

✅ Desire to play piano beautifully — not just technically

✅ Prefer a modern, chord-based approach over classical drills

✅ Want something structured and organized, not a pile of random videos

✅ Are ready to put in the practice — and want every minute of it to count

This program is probably not for you if you:

❌ Are already an advanced or highly experienced player

❌ Want to focus exclusively on formal classical music and traditional full sheet music

❌ Are looking for a quick fix that requires no practice

❌ Prefer learning in a traditional in-person classroom setting