Play By Hear | Online Piano Lessons

Don't Just Play... UNDERSTAND!

ONLINE PIANO LESSONS

WE OFFER 5 DIFFERENT SKILL LEVELS. NO ONE LEFT OUT!

Four Reasons Pastors and Musicians Prefer Play By Hear…

Play for Your Church in 30 Days

"Learn our simple system and play your first church song in just 30 days, even as a beginner!"

5 Levels of Learning

"From beginners to professionals, our proven system teaches you to play your favorite gospel songs quickly. Just bring desire and discipline; we handle the rest, even for first-time pianists!"

Number System & Circle of Fourths

"Discover two simple chord sets to easily play modern music and amaze your family, friends, and church with your newfound skills!"

Get Empowered with a Deeper Understanding of Music

"Members prefer our site because we teach not just what to play, but also how to listen and recreate music effectively!"

Get an Inside Look at How Others Have ‘Leveled Up’ Their Playing Skills…

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Play By Hear.com is the easiest, most straight-forward gospel piano lessons online. Most songs and lessons are taught in 10 minutes or less. If you or someone you know wants to play gospel music on piano for fun or for your church, PlayByHear.com is the destination website you need to be aware of. Stop by our website and grab your FREE gift while the offer lasts.

Our Proven 5-Prong Approach Helps Anyone 'Play By Ear'!

Music Theory

"MUSIC THEORY explores and explains music creation, emphasizing understanding but taking longer to master. Beginners are welcome to start here, but for quicker results, try our NUMBER SYSTEM first."

Song Breakdowns

"Choose from multiple levels: Beginner, Easy, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional, and Organ. We'll help you find the best fit."

Ear Training

"Playing 'by ear' isn't just for the 'born talented'—I debunk that myth for a living. Ready to join our club? Our ear training tutorials cater to all levels, teaching you skills to 'play by ear' for years."

Finger Exercises

"The main obstacle for most pianists isn't music knowledge—it's finger coordination! Our 'Fingers that Fly' exercises are designed to strengthen hidden weaknesses and improve your dexterity."

Encouragement

"Your EMOTIONS and MINDSET are crucial to your musical progress. Optimize both with our Music Psychology Blog, 'The Encouragement Corner'."

Step-By-Step Landmark Courses

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What Our Students are Saying...

We love our students and want to share their love of music with you.
 Come hang out with us on our dime for 14 days! Don’t just play, UNDERSTAND!

 

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Director of Worship & Mentor to Thousands of Church Musicians for 28+ Years

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Carl Kenerly has been immersed in gospel music from a young age, mastering skills in producing, writing, and arranging. Known for his unique ability to demystify complex musical concepts, Carl makes learning music accessible and enjoyable. His expertise earned him the Dallas Chamber's Quest for Success Award in 2008.


Dedicated to his community, Carl helps individuals celebrate their faith and support their local churches through music. He is the proud owner of Kenerly Music Studio in Fort Worth, TX, where he continues to make learning piano faster and easier than ever for gospel music enthusiasts.

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Let's Connect

Contact us with any questions and we will be glad to help! From choosing the subscription for you to helping you with any lesson, we want to make learning the piano effortless and entertaining. If you need to speak to us, call our office at (817) 330-3996.

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Our motto is: “Don’t just play the piano, understand it!”  Our goal is to ensure you understand the theory behind what you play. We make it simple and easy to begin your journey on the path to learning the piano!

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