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Benedict Westenra

Beginner Piano

Develop note knowledge, rhythm, hand coordination and practice habits with Benedict Westenra, learning piano through short musical examples.

PaidBeginner4–10 hoursEnglishCertificatePiano
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Course overview

Twelve sections introduce keyboard skills through playable music. Benedict Westenra starts without assuming musical knowledge, then develops note names, hand movement, left-hand patterns and timing. The piece-led approach gives learners something audible to assess as their coordination and understanding develop.

What you will learn

  • Locate notes and follow finger numbers
  • Coordinate simple parts between the hands
  • Develop timing and deliberate practice habits

Who this suits

The course states that no musical knowledge is needed. A piano or keyboard is necessary to practice; new players should allow enough time to repeat each small passage.

Before you enroll

The May 2021 listing contains 4 hours 7 minutes of video. Learning a piece from memory does not automatically transfer to reading unfamiliar music or improvising. Use the exercises to examine timing and control, and supplement the course when you need broader notation study or individualized feedback on technique.

Udemy offers paid purchase or subscription access depending on the current course and region. Paid teaching courses provide completion certificates under Udemy’s policy. Check current access terms and any separate software or material costs before enrolling.

Put it into practice

Record a short exercise at a steady, comfortable tempo. Identify one uneven passage, practice it separately and compare a second recording without simply increasing the speed.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on . It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

Where a formal level is unavailable, the level filter is an editorial estimate based on the published audience and requirements. Duration filters reflect the listed video time; exercises and independent practice can take longer.

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At a glance

Provider
Udemy
Learning format
Course
Price
Paid
Level
Beginner
Study time (approx.)
4–10 hours
Language
English
Certificate
Available; check provider terms
Created by
Benedict Westenra
Category
Piano
Subject
Music
Page updated
12 Oct 2026