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Works with any piano or keyboard.

Simply Piano and Playground Sessions running on tablets

Still deciding how to best learn piano?

See how Playground Sessions compares with Simply Piano, and pick what's best for you.

Try Playground Sessions for Free

Works with any piano or keyboard.

Simply Piano and Playground Sessions running on tablets

Still deciding how to best learn piano?

See how Playground Sessions compares with Simply Piano, and pick what's best for you.

Try Playground Sessions for Free

Works with any piano or keyboard.

Simply Piano and Playground Sessions running on tablets

Playground Sessions vs. Simply Piano: Compare both apps head to head

Both apps help you get started — but only one gives you the tools to truly grow.

Feature

Playground Sessions

Simply Piano

Video lessons from real teachers

✅ Yes — from beginner to advanced

❌ No

Real-time feedback (MIDI or Mic)

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Backing tracks

✅ Yes

⚠️ Limited

Course structure

✅ Beginner to advanced

⚠️ Mostly beginner only

Notation style

✅ Configurable traditional sheet music + visual guidance

❌ Horizontal scrolling only

Song collection

✅ 2,000+ songs (all levels)

✅ 5,000+ songs (mostly beginner)

Designed for adults

✅ Yes — real learning for all levels

⚠️ Game-like interface

Teacher involvement

✅ Yes — real teachers, real pedagogy

❌ No

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Playground Sessions vs. Simply Piano: Compare both apps head to head

Both apps help you get started — but only one gives you the tools to truly grow.

Try Playground Sessions for Free

Video lessons from real teachers

✅ Yes

From beginner to advanced

❌ No

Real-time feedback (MIDI or Mic)

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Backing tracks

✅ Yes

⚠️ Limited

Course structure

✅

Beginner to advanced

⚠️

Mostly beginner only

Notation style

✅

Configurable traditional sheet music + visual guidance

❌

Horizontal scrolling only

Song collection

✅

2,000+ songs

(all levels)

✅

5,000+ songs (mostly beginner)

Designed for adults

✅

Yes — real learning for all levels

⚠️

Game-like interface

Teacher involvement

✅

Yes — real teachers, real pedagogy

❌

No

Playground Sessions

Simply Piano

Playground Sessions vs. Simply Piano: Compare both apps head to head

Both apps help you get started — but only one gives you the tools to truly grow.

Feature

Playground Sessions

Simply Piano

Video lessons from real teachers

✅ Yes — from beginner to advanced

❌ No

Real-time feedback (MIDI or Mic)

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Backing tracks

✅ Yes

⚠️ Limited

Course structure

✅ Beginner to advanced

⚠️ Mostly beginner only

Notation style

✅ Configurable traditional sheet music + visual guidance

❌ Horizontal scrolling only

Song collection

✅ 2,000+ songs (all levels)

✅ 5,000+ songs (mostly beginner)

Designed for adults

✅ Yes — real learning for all levels

⚠️ Game-like interface

Teacher involvement

✅ Yes — real teachers, real pedagogy

❌ No

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It’s not just fun. It’s the most effective method to learn piano at home.

Many adults try Simply Piano because it’s fun. But when they’re ready to truly learn piano, they choose Playground Sessions.

Here’s why:

  • Learn from expert teachers who guide you step-by-step

  • Courses designed with real pedagogy, not just tapping notes

  • Learn sheet music, theory and more

  • Progress from beginner to advanced with confidence

Joseph, Missouri

I've tried a few music programs and Playground is light years ahead of any software I've ever tried.


I've tried a few music programs and Playground is light years ahead of any software I've ever tried.

Nikki, Sydney

I would recommend Playground. Modern, fun, convenient, affordable way to learn and hone your piano skills...

So pleased by how motivated I'm feeling - playing every day!

Sue, Wisconsin

If you wanna learn how to play the piano, or if you're just interested in getting back into it, I highly recommend Playground Sessions.

It is the best learn to play piano software I have used. I probably tried most of them available.

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Which app is best for you?

Every piano learning app is designed with someone in mind. Here’s what to pick based on who you are and your goals:

Every piano learning app is designed with someone in mind. Here’s what to pick based on who you are and your goals:

Every piano learning app is designed with someone in mind. Here’s what to pick based on who you are and your goals:

Playground Sessions

✅ It's great if…

  • You want a real piano education with structured courses

  • You’re an adult beginner or someone returning to piano after years

  • You learn best with step-by-step video lessons from real teachers

  • You want to read real sheet music, not just follow scrolling notes

  • You’re aiming for consistent progress and long-term skill-building

❌ But skip it if…

  • You only want a quick, game-like experience

  • You’re not interested in learning actual piano skills or music theory

  • You prefer tapping notes casually rather than following a guided path

Simply Piano

✅ It's great if…

  • You’re a kid (or an adult) with no clue where to start

  • You want to learn casually and don’t care about perfect technique, or fast progress

  • You love playing pop songs and don’t want to dive into theory just yet

  • You don’t have time to really learn piano

❌ But skip it if…

  • You want to become a proper pianist

  • You’re aiming to read real sheet music fluently

  • You want to progress steadily with your playing

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Learn from pros, not just a program

Playground Sessions isn’t just an app — it’s a piano school in your living room.

  • Step-by-step lessons from real teachers

  • Learn with Phil, who taught Billie Eilish

  • Built by Quincy Jones, music legend and co-founder

  • Feel like you're in a real lesson — not playing a game

If you want to learn piano at home, but get an experience that’s close to learning with a real teacher, try Playground Sessions.

Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson
Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson

Phil Anderson

Phil Anderson

Jazz & Pop Pianist

Jazz & Pop Pianist

Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson
Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson

Mike Garson

Mike Garson

David Bowie's Piano Man

David Bowie's Piano Man

Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson
Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson

David Sides

David Sides

YouTube Star

YouTube Star

Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson
Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson

Wi Chen

Classical Pianist

Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson
Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson

Theron Brown

Jazz & Classical Pianist

Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson
Playground piano teacher Phil Anderson

Amy Sauriol

Classical Pianist

Ready to really learn piano?

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Works with any piano or keyboard.

Works with any piano or keyboard.

Playground Sessions works with

iPhone • iPad • Android • Mac • Windows