Learn piano at your own pace with flowkey for $80
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TL;DR: flowkey combines guided piano lessons, real-time feedback, sheet music training, and thousands of songs into a mobile-friendly learning app, now $79.97 (reg. $899) for five years.
Piano lessons have historically required a teacher, a strict schedule, and a whole lot of patience and resilience. flowkey simplifies that process by moving much of it onto a phone, tablet, or laptop instead. For a limited time, you can grab a 5-year subscription at its lowest price yet for $79.97 (reg. $899).
flowkey is an interactive piano-learning platform designed to help users progress from complete beginners to reasonably confident players at their own pace. The app combines guided lessons with a large library of popular and classical songs while offering real-time feedback that listens as users play and helps improve timing, technique, and sheet music skills.
Unlike certain real-life piano teachers who can be intimidating, flowkey takes a far gentler approach. Features like Wait Mode only let lessons continue once the correct notes are played, while Slow Motion, looping tools, and separate left- and right-hand practice make difficult sections far less intimidating.
The Classic subscription includes thousands of classical and public-domain songs from composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Debussy. Songs are available across multiple difficulty levels ranging from beginner to advanced, making it easier to gradually build skills without immediately attempting concert-level material from the get-go.
Beyond song tutorials, the app also includes lessons covering music theory, rhythm, chords, hand positioning, and reading sheet music. And because it's built for phones, tablets, and computers, practicing becomes a lot easier than scheduling weekly lessons around the rest of your life.
flowkey also supports 11 languages, including English, French, Japanese, Korean, and German.
Originally priced at $899, flowkey's 5-year Classic Plan is available for $79.97.
flowkey Piano Learning App: Classic Plan (5-Year Subscription)
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