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Playground: Real Piano Lessons
Co-created by music legend Quincy Jones and used by Jimmy Fallon, Playground combines real-time feedback with over 2,000 hit songs to help you achieve real results—even if you’ve never played a note before.
Key Figures
Downloads
56K+
User Rating
4.7/5
Total Ratings
7K+
Publisher
Playground Sessions, Inc.
Category
Education
Locales
1
Latest Version
3.4.0
Size
28.9 MB
First Released
Sep 28, 2016
Features
Master the Keys with Professional Precision
Skip the tedious drills and start playing the music you love with a curriculum co-created by legend Quincy Jones and designed for real results.
Play Your Favorite Hits
Learn using a library of over 2,000 songs. From Taylor Swift to Queen, play the music that inspires you with arrangements for every skill level.
Instant Progress Tracking
Get real-time feedback on every note you play. Our interactive technology shows you exactly where to improve so you master songs faster.
The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.
App Store
Screenshots
Smartphone displaying interactive piano sheet music over a digital keyboard with a grid of popular song album covers in the background
A mobile app screen showing a step-by-step piano bootcamp curriculum with lessons like Intro to Piano and Middle C.
A display of expert piano teachers providing video lessons including world class pianists and YouTube stars
An adult learner using the Playground piano app on a smartphone to get real-time feedback while practicing on a grand piano
Playground piano app dashboard showing user progress levels and practice time statistics
Interface showing real-time feedback on musical notes with an accuracy score and a gold trophy award
Playground piano app showing a selection of music theory and technique courses.
Music legend Quincy Jones co-creator of Playground piano lessons
Mobile app interface of Playground Sessions displaying a diverse library of piano songs from Taylor Swift to Chopin
A man playing a grand piano and a woman playing a digital keyboard while using the piano learning app
Description
Real piano lessons. Real results. Simply learn to play piano with fun, step-by-step lessons, world-class teachers, and the songs you love — even if you’ve never played a note before. Works with any piano or keyboard – start with a free trial.
Playground Sessions was co-created by music legend Quincy Jones (28× GRAMMY winner). Quincy helped shape our curriculum and how our piano app arranges songs to ensure every lesson is musically authentic, fun to play, and designed to build real, lasting piano skills. “We designed Playground so even if you’ve never played a single note before, you’d be hooked and having fun from day one — while learning real musical skills that stay with you for life.” – Quincy Jones
Perfect for beginners, adults returning to piano, homeschooling families, and musicians learning piano as a new instrument — Playground combines real-time feedback, step-by-step video lessons, and hit songs to make learning piano easy, effective, and fun.
Trusted by real users — even Jimmy Fallon.
Late-night host Jimmy Fallon picked up Playground in his free time to learn piano:
“I love it, I really love it! It makes me feel like I’m learning!”
Years later, Playground is still Jimmy’s favorite piano app.
LEARN BY PLAYING SONGS YOU LOVE
It’s easier — and more fun — to learn piano when you’re playing music you already enjoy. Choose from over 2,000 songs across every genre, from Disney to Bach, Queen, Adele, Sinatra, Coldplay, Elton John, Taylor Swift, and more — with new songs added regularly. Each song includes multiple arrangements (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced), so you can play no matter where you are on your journey.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO LESSONS FROM WORLD-CLASS TEACHERS
Learn piano from expert musicians who guide you with easy to easy-to-follow video lessons. Our teachers are fun, supportive, and make it easy to get started. Start with Bootcamp, then progress through guided Courses designed to build real skills — from reading notes and playing with both hands to understanding chords and beyond.
TECHNOLOGY THAT ACCELERATES YOUR LEARNING
-Real-time feedback: See which notes you play correctly — and where to improve.
-Accuracy scores & tips: Stay motivated and improve every session.
-Loop and isolate tricky sections to master them with ease.
-Play with the band & orchestra: Studio-quality backing tracks make practice feel like performance.
-Smart sessions adapt to you: Our proprietary system evolves with your progress using data from other learners.
MOTIVATION MEETS GAMIFICATION
-Track progress session by session
-Earn points and unlock rewards
-Level up and earn achievements as you play
BUILT FOR ALL LEVELS AND LIFESTYLES
-From total beginners to advanced players
-Learn at your own pace, anytime
-Great for kids, adults, families, and aspiring musicians
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-Interactive piano lessons and video tutorials with real-time feedback
-Bootcamp for Rookie, Intermediate & Advanced levels
-Specialized Courses and piano lessons to grow your skills in style, technique, and more
-Hundreds of guided video lessons
-Unlimited access to 2,000+ songs
-Learn anytime — on your schedule
HOW IT WORKS
-Create an account
-Choose mic-based feedback or connect with a cable
-Place your iPad/iPhone on your acoustic or digital piano or keyboard
-Start learning through Bootcamp, Songs, and Courses
-Get instant feedback as you play, so you can improve faster and build real piano skills
-Explore a full library of popular songs and guided courses designed to help you sound like a pro
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF PIANO LEARNERS
facebook.com/groups/playgroundsessions
instagram.com/playgroundsessions
PLAY SONGS. LEARN REAL PIANO.
With structured lessons, real-time feedback, and the songs you love, Playground helps you make lasting progress — simply.
Questions? support@playgroundsessions.com
Terms: playgroundsessions.com/about/terms-and-conditions
Privacy: playgroundsessions.com/about/privacy-policy
This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.