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Free piano teaching videos.

Practical, meaningful guidance for students working through a piece and for teachers looking for ready-made lesson support. Created by Jen Smith Lanthier.

Keyboard on the grass — free online piano courses 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

    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 growing series 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.

  • Restart Piano with Confidence

    For adult learners restarting their piano journey — practical guidance, friendly encouragement, and confidence-building first steps.

  • Beyond the Notes

    Simple strategies to help you grow at the piano — small, repeatable ideas that compound over time.

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.