Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano? The first in a series of seven, this lesson covers the basics of keys, finger position, and chords. Each of Mark Almond’s piano tutorials starts with the basics and builds to more advanced topics such as harmony and melody, so you can learn music at your own pace and develop the skills for smooth and dynamic playing.

To make it in the music business, you don't just need a good voice: you need a great edge! But how do you set yourself apart and land that hot record deal? In this lesson from Vocal Edge, get tips on how to connect emotionally with your target audience. Figure out your message as an artist, and then decide how your voice should sound to best convey that message. Finally, tailor your image to match: your clothes, your look, and your killer live act!

Pretty much every bonfire or light night hangout would be incomplete without a cool looking guy or gal casually playing the guitar in the background. But as relaxed and easy as it may seem, guitar playing is actually composed of multiple finger movements in different directions, all performed simultaneously—which is why learning how to change chords can be tricky. Luckily, this lesson from Why I Suck at Guitar provides an easy practice technique to help you learn chord changes in a snap!

Want to be the next Fred Astair, Ginger Rogers, or Gene Kelly? Learn how to tap dance! In this lesson, United Taps teaches you the parts of a tap shoe, and then takes you through some basic tap steps: the toe, heel, step, and touch. Once you've practiced, you can set your moves to music! Follow along with these exercises, and in no time at all you'll be tapping away at more than just your keyboard.

You've been practicing your chords, and you're ready to be the next Cash, Dylan, or Knopfler. But once you walk into the store to buy your acoustic guitar, how do you select the right instrument for the right price? In this lesson, Your Guitar Sage teaches you what to take into account when trying out new guitars, with a focus on the feel and the sound. Get the details about size options, tone, and types of wood so you can choose your guitar not by the brand name but by what's right for you.

Ever wondered how the human voice works? Singing anatomy is crucial in learning how to stretch your own capabilities; however, it is not always taught in vocal lessons. This lesson, the first in a series by Singing Pod, explores the path of air that allows you to emit sounds of various frequencies. Learn how your vocal cords work and where sound resonates before it leaves the body.

Playing jazz guitar must be tricky, right? Not after this lesson! Learn how to play a walking bass line on your guitar with only four chords. You’ll see a number of simple exercises that accumulate into an awesome lesson on how to strum this groovy guitar lick. Practice each exercise and pick apart the chords to better understand how jazz guitar works. Soon you could be playing wedding gigs!

You can learn how to play a song on the piano the fast way, or you can learn it the pro way. This quick lesson demonstrates the difference between “fast play” and “pro play” on the piano. Depending on how much time you have to learn a song (whether it’s an hour or a few weeks), you can teach yourself how to play either the fastest way or in the most professional way. Fast or pro, play on!

Embark on your quest to become Jack Johnson or just imagine you're on a Hawaiian island: learn to play the ukulele! This introduction from Ukulele for Beginners teaches you about the different types of ukulele, how to tune your the strings with C tuning or re-entrant tuning, how to change notes by moving your fingers on the frets, and how to play your first chord: the C-chord. Jump straight into playing songs rather than drilling dull exercises on this fun, eccentric, and portable instrument!

Is that special day coming up for someone you know? You can learn how to play “Happy Birthday” on piano in minutes, no matter your skill level! This tutorial by David Brogan demonstrates the notes and rhythm to one of the most popular songs in the English language, using both finger numbers and notes.

Just starting out on piano? Learn the most popular lullaby of them all! Published in 1761 and later arranged in multiple variations by Mozart, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is easy to learn on the piano, no matter your skill level. This lesson by David Brogan demonstrates the notes and rhythm using both finger numbers and notes.

Do you have Ableton Live and want to learn how to use it in Arrangement View? If you're a DJ, remixer, or a composer of electronica or techno music, this course is perfect for you. The first in a series of tutorials that teach you how to create your own version of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love," Robin Nixon shows you how to start creating the song's famous bass line using the program's Arrangement View. Creating the bass line is an important first step in creating entire tracks.

Think you can’t sing? Maybe you just need to practice some vocal methods! Learn how to sing and create pitch-point sound with these vocal exercises. Discover how the larynx works with the vocal folds to make sound out of thin air; then, practice the lip drill and tongue drill to relax your muscles. You’ll open your range and develop your power, pitch accuracy, tonal quality, and vocal freedom.

If you’re learning how to play ukulele, we recommend trying out this cute little number. This lesson teaches you how to play “1, 2, 3, 4” by The Plain White T’s. Grab a ukulele that’s in standard tuning and practice these chords and strum patterns. You’ll even see a breakdown of all of the chord transitions. Add this song to your ukulele repertoire!