About Pianoforall

Meet Your Teacher

Hi. I’m Robin Hall, the creator and teacher behind Pianoforall.

I’ve been teaching for over three decades, and since creating Pianoforall in 2006 I’ve focused on one problem: most adults don’t want months of tedious exercises—they want to play the music they love, soon. More than 500,000 students have used Pianoforall to do exactly that.

I grew up in my father’s piano shop, listening, tinkering, and watching what actually helps people progress. Over time I saw the same pattern: when adults start with rhythm, chords, and real songs, they relax, they enjoy it, and they keep going. When they start with theory and reading alone, most stall. Pianoforall flips the order. You learn by ear first so you sound musical quickly; then we fold in reading and theory so you understand what you’re already doing. The result is steady, confident progress instead of stop–start frustration.

How the lessons work

You learn in small, calm steps: a short video, straightforward notes, and a visible “what’s next.” Progress is saved across devices, so you can dip in for ten minutes and still move forward. We build real-world skills—solid rhythm, useful chord shapes and patterns, and the little details that make your playing sound complete.
Related Guide: How Pianoforall Works →

The Classics By Ear courses use the same method, taking you bar by bar through pieces like Satie’s Gnossiennes, Bach’s Preludes, and Beethoven’s Moonlight.

A Cartoonist & a Therapist walk into a Piano Bar

Besides teaching piano, I’m a cartoonist, painter and therapist. I’ve published two cartooning books—the first, The Cartoonist’s Workbook, includes a back-cover quote from Charles Schulz: “The approach of this new book is one of the best I have ever seen.” – I bring the same clear approach to teaching piano.

The art background is why I keep explanations visual and memorable.

As a therapist, I care about how people learn—reducing tension, building focus, and making practice feel human. You’ll see small mindfulness prompts in the courses for exactly that reason: not fluff, just simple habits that help you stay relaxed and present at the keys.

The Piano Lounge Community

Teaching adults has taught me a lot in return. Adults are busy. They need lessons that respect their time, explain the “why,” and give a quick win every session. That’s the standard I hold Pianoforall to.

The Piano Lounge community is there when you want a nudge or a quick answer, and the reviews speak for themselves—real feedback from beginners and returning players who finally found a way in.

Check out student reviews here →

Take a Free Test Drive

If you’re new, start with the Free Test Drive. You can try free lessons, download a free ebook and get access to The Piano Lounge.

If you’ve had a false start in the past, you’re in good company. Bring ten minutes and an open mind. I’ll bring the steps that work. You’re never too old to learn piano →

If you need anything, email me: robin@pianoforall.com

I read every message and reply personally.