See. Hear. Play.
Most piano lessons for young children create a reading barrier, and frustration follows. prePiano replaces it with a visual anchor, so kids learn piano through play and discovery instead of decoding.
1See
A bright color and a friendly animal create an instant target. The child does not need to decode a note. They just see and react.
2Hear
As they play, the brain automatically links the color to the pitch, building a deep, intuitive musical memory.
3Play
Melodies become a natural instinct. Confidence skyrockets when a child realizes: "I can actually play this!"
A color-coded keyboard, built for little minds
Sight reading takes years. Color recognition takes seconds.
As skills grow, the colors stay as a safety net while note names and the staff are introduced, one step at a time.
prePiano is the first step
Four apps carry your child from first color to first scale. When they are ready to read music, our partner school takes over.
prePiano One
Colors, animals, and the first songs.
prePiano Two
Bigger melodies, same method.
prePiano Three
More songs, more confidence.
prePiano Four
The full first journey.
Little Composers
Our partner school, where reading music begins.
Real words, real joy
As a radio announcer, it is very important for me to have my daughter involved in the world of music. I just want music to mean as much to her as it does to me. So it made sense to start her in it as soon as possible. I found prePiano and instantly knew it was for us! It really is brilliant and easy to follow along. I highly recommend it for you and your "little composer."
— Trish W.Built for busy families
We believe music should be a source of joy, not a source of stress. The method asks very little of the parent.
Musical shape
Lessons are built on four-bar patterns, helping children feel the heartbeat of music.
No pressure
No tests, no grades, no stress. Just a gentle, play-first pace that respects the child.
Self-directed
Designed for minimal supervision. Your child can explore and learn piano independently.
Real-world path
A seamless transition from colors to note names to real piano lessons on a real instrument.
Frequently asked questions
Are these apps available on iTunes or Google Play?
No. prePiano apps are web apps that run directly in a modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install, and because updates happen on our side, you always get the newest version automatically.
Do you have more advanced apps?
prePiano is designed to introduce children to music. When a child outgrows the apps, we encourage families to continue at the Little Composers School of Music and Composition, our partner school that picks up exactly where prePiano leaves off.
Why don't the apps display on my phone?
The apps are optimized for tablets and computers with a mouse connected, where the larger screen and a mouse give the best playing experience. Versions for small screens are planned for the future.
How often and how long should we practice?
Short, regular sessions work best. We recommend about 15 minutes, five days a week. A prePiano Handbook with detailed practice guidance will be published shortly.
Are all the apps free, or just demos?
We do not publish demo apps. Every prePiano app is a complete version with hundreds of lessons, and all of them are free for children everywhere.
Ready to make some music?
No accounts, no barriers. Just a child, a tablet, and the joy of their first song.