How to Play a Piano Solo (for Beginners)

Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve had to play a piano solo and not know how or what to play? I know I have! Playing a solo used to be one of my greatest fears when I was in a band. I could play by ear with no problem, but ask me to solo? NO WAY!

Guess what? Playing a piano solo doesn’t have to be difficult or scary, and it certainly isn’t reserved only for the “gifted” players out there. You just need to know some fun scales and how to apply them in a way so the notes complement one another.

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Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for +20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. She is a songwriter and recording artist. Lisa’s contagious enthusiasm will have you excited to practice and return to the keys for your next lesson. Her teaching style focuses on you, making lessons encouraging and fun.

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[genecamp]

I have been playing bass guitar for 50 + years but am very much a beginner on piano. Your simplicity and method of demonstration is wonderful. I presently play in a band and am wanting to convert to playing keyboard in live performances. Thank you. Gene

[joshmanuel]

For some reason you are the only piano teacher I can understand....

[GoaWaySanity]

ever since learning the blues scale my keyboard that’s sat there I’m now “shredding” the keyboard. The blues scale has literally brought new life to my playing. I now download backtracks just so I can jam along!!

if there’s one thing I can do well is play lead now! C minor, D minor and E minor blues scales I know by heart!

[michaelhiggins]

Wow! The single word that comes to mind is LIBERATING! I feel like you are unlocking well-hidden, yet not too difficult secrets to playing the piano and sounding somewhat advanced, or at least not a beginner any longer. I look forward to trying this out when i've moved along a bit further in my studies. Thanks for this one !

[benjaminbrown]

Hey Lisa!!! That is so true. This. Is why digital pianos with a band and orchestra on them is great. The reason for this is that you are letting the band do their parts and you are focusing on the improv. Great lesson for beginners and they will understand because this is explained like it is supppose to bee explained. Great job on explaining. This. From. Your fellow musician and pianist I wanted to let you know that I had 3 gigs today and everyone was focused on everything that I was playing. I have a love theme for February. Making it romantic and love. As a matter of fact, I had people today at all 3 gigs in tears. The pianos. Were listening. To my orders. They were singing their. Golden beauties today. What great way to style myself at gigs today with a bright gleaming baby grand looking. At me to play it, and along side of me was a nice tall chilled glass of wine!! I. Had those pianos singing and their were sniffles going on as I produced the theme of love and Valentines day to my audiences today. Honestly when I got up off the bench I was. Told so many things about my work at the piano today pianos lol!!!! That everyone was so moved and by the end of the night tonight I could feel inside of me a joy that was so much and deep that I got off of my last piano and could. Feel the emotion of what I had just done. The. Fruits of my work today came back at me and I almost. Almost was tearing up myself. It was such a joyous day and a work day that ended strong. Now, , , , I am at home thinking about what I had done today and getting ready to go back to work tomorrow. It is so amazing that. People really admire us I think as pianists. They may not always say it in words but you can feel the joy and presents of something so strong. Makes me feel great that my work is enjoyed. And appriciated by I. Think the joyous part for me today was hearing that I was able to bring in some great joy of tears to people today as I brought love. Songs remembering Valentines today. It was a post Valentines day show today. Actually 3 of them. Lol!!! I. Should say this. About my work day today. A few glasses of wine, 3 baby grand pianos, and people in tears. Falling in love again after valentines Tell me what you think!!

[richardblocher]

Being here with you is like having a magic key for playing the piano.I am grateful, thank you for sharing. Richard B

[karthiklakshmi]

Totally agree with Josh. Practicing is so much fun thanks to Lisa.

[marcello]

As a beginner I had countless situation where I was performing with my band on stage and someone said PIANOSOLO. was really embarrassing but next time thanks to you Lisa this won't a problem anymore ;)

[johnellison]

Now this is just excellent. Thank you for posting this video. Cheers.

[luxagregor]

this is one of my favorite jazz scales (I especially love it in Cm)

[wolflone]

Wish I could do that too! That sounds so cool!

[drvgpandurangi]

You are a born teacher. God bless and Merry Christmas to all at Pianote .

[palmacecile]

Thank you so much! You’re so generous with your talents God bless your kind heart😊

[hill]

Me: Time to find something on pianote to practice for this week

Also me: God I suck

[AletzIto]

The channel that helps me to be a better pianist thank you 😇

[saagar_bhambak_official]

Hit thumbs up if you too like the way she pronounces the 'S' sound.

[NinerBravo]

As a beginner, I really love your videos. They inspire me to play better and always keep learning. Thank you very much. 🙏🏼

[SoundGates]

Can you please play a little bit more? Love it!

[TolulopeHay]

You really help; even, you just save someone here. thanks for sharing this great knowledge.
Watching from Nigeria. :)