Free videos
Free teaching videos.
Practical, meaningful guidance for adult learners, students working through a piece and teachers looking for ready-made lesson support. Created by Jen Smith Lanthier.
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Mini lessons you can return to anytime.
Each playlist focuses on a different aspect of piano development — from musicianship and exam preparation to technique, sight reading, and adult-learner confidence.
Mini Musicianship
This mini course develops musicianship skills through five piano pieces from Animal Bus. Especially useful for Conservatory Canada exam prep — all five pieces appear in the Contemporary Repertoire syllabus.
Musicianship Boost
A practical course that explores and builds core musicianship skills — technique, sight reading, playing by ear, and more.
Piano for the Planet
A guided learning series of four piano pieces from the Piano for the Planet collection. Explore skills that support confident, musical playing through meaningful repertoire. Primary through Late Elementary levels.
Restart Piano with Confidence
For adult learners restarting their piano journey — practical guidance, friendly encouragement, and confidence-building first steps without overwhelm. Set goals, choose music, practice effectively, and build real skills for life.
Beyond the Notes
Simple strategies to help you grow at the piano — explore strategies that bring piano playing to life with confidence and expression.
Who are these for?
All videos are suitable for students of most ages and levels, with many especially helpful for developing pianists and adults seeking approachable, confidence-building guidance, essential skill-building, and friendly encouragement.
Teachers can also use these videos as lesson supplements — particularly when teaching pieces from Animal Bus or Piano for the Planet. The Mini Musicianship course is especially useful for Conservatory Canada exam preparation, as all five pieces appear in the Contemporary Repertoire syllabus.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the teaching videos for?+
Piano teachers preparing pieces from Jen's books, and students who like to hear and see a piece before working on it.
Do I need to buy the book to use the videos?+
No — the videos are free to watch. Most reference a specific piece, so having the score handy makes them even more useful.
Can I share these with my studio?+
Absolutely. Share the playlist or video link with your students and their families.
Where can I get notified when new videos go up?+
Subscribe to the YouTube channel, or sign up for the newsletter for occasional round-ups.