Technique doesn't have to be boring


Scales and arpeggios for the piano is similar to drills for hockey and tennis. They are the foundation skills.

Once they are learned, they stay for life. They are your SUPERPOWER!

Like hockey and tennis, piano technique is best done with a coach. They provide motivation and extra tips while you are doing it.

What if you could have a coach whenever you wanted?

Now you can 🎹

How does it work?



  • Start with a GOAL
    Learn Level 4 RCM Technique

  • Add a PLAN with small steps
    Break it down into Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels

  • Add a REWARD and SUPPORT
    Stickers and Certificates for each accomplishment. Questions? Leave a chat and the coaches will get back to you.


... and you have SUCCESS!








Hello Parents!

This short video will give you an idea of who we are and what how we coach during a practice session.

Example Curriculum

  Practice With Me! - LEVEL 4 TECHNIQUE - Bronze 1
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  GRADE 4 TECHNIQUE - Things to Download
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  Welcome to BRONZE 1
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  KEY OF D MAJOR
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  KEY OF A MAJOR
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  KEY OF B flat MAJOR
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  KEY OF E flat MAJOR
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  KEY OF B MINOR
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  KEY OF G MINOR
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  KEY OF C MINOR
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  C minor EXTRAS
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  WELCOME to BRONZE 2 Hands Together
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  Dynamic D Major
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  Amazing A major
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  Beautiful B flat Major
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  Exciting E flat Major
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  Bashful B minor
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  Grumpy G minor
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  Cautious C minor
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  WELCOME to Silver Level
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  Silver 4 CHORDS Middle Note Drill
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  Silver 4 CHORDS Jumping Bean Drill
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  Silver 4 ARPEGGIOS Arpeggi-yoga Drill
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  Silver 4 SCALES
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  Silver 4 SCALES Rabbits and Bears Drill
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  Silver 4 SCALES Secret Finger Drill
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  Silver 4 SCALES Hornets Nest Drill
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  Silver 4 SCALES Skipping Drill
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  Silver 4 CHROMATIC SCALE AND FORMULA PATTERN DRILLS
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  WELCOME to GOLD LeveL
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  GOLD SCALES
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  GOLD TRIADS
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  GOLD ARPEGGIOS
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  So Long but not Goodbye
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MEET THE COACHES

Hi, I'm Linda Gould


My friends called me Linderace when I was growing up because I loved to play boogie woogie as well as classical piano.

I have been teaching, performing and arranging for decades.

I hope you enjoy this course and creating your own musical voice!

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Hi, I'm Sue Gould


I am passionate about everything piano! Classically trained and versatile in jazz and pop music. I love bringing my passion to the stage and teaching studio.

I look forward to sharing music time at the piano bench with you!

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Piano Technique Myths


Tech Myth #1: If you practice scales, your piano technique will improve.

Scales and technical exercises are an opportunity to improve, ONLY if you are clear on what practice skills and physical movement you do when practicing them. 


Tech Myth #2: All you need to do is push down the right notes.

If you are only ‘learning the notes’ of the exercise and aren’t isolating the right arm and finger movements, your skills may get WORSE because you are repeating and reinforcing poor habits.


Tech Myth #3: "I'll remember what the teacher demonstrated in the lesson when I get home."

Good piano technique is complex at first. The great demonstration your teacher provides in your weekly lesson needs to been seen many times for it to become part of your piano technique. Seeing it demonstrated once a week isn't ideal. Seeing it demonstrated everyday, is 🎹


Here's what you'll need for the best experience


  • keyboard or piano
  • pencil
  • laptop
  • Tech Ten Journal (provided)

Piano Drills = Excellence and Power


Piano Drills are push-ups for the piano


Piano Drills are motivating with a coach


Piano Drills increase strength and confidence!


Four Courses in One!

Piano technique online

Your coaches, Linda and Sue Gould



...are award winning pianists. They have been performing and teaching music for over 40 years (each) and they have both completed ALL the RCM exams!

They hold Bachelors of Music with Distinction in Piano Performance from the University of Victoria. Together and separately they have travelled extensively performing in communities large and small. They can be found performing with a variety of ensembles including the Music Mosaic piano trio, the Selkirk Trio, Fearing Gould duo, Paulson Gould duo, the Dragonfly Sisters duo, and just about any other group who calls them up!

Sue is also the Music Director and conductor of the Purcell Mountain Orchestra and Linda is author of the 4 volume chording course, Play Piano Chords Today.




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