Introduction
Congratulations on taking the piano to heart

I The piano that might change your life

1 Don't be sorry
2 Is it too late to start?
3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Learn Piano
4 Bayer and Czerny, do we really have to hit them?
5 Lessons vs. Self-Study
6 Digital Pianos vs. Acoustic Pianos

II. Practice efficiently in your busy daily life.

7. 'How' is better than 'How much'
8 The beginning is important
9 The more practice methods, the better.
Let's start with the 10-digit number.
11. Piano becomes more fun when you are good at sight-reading.
There is no driving force more powerful than playing the song you want to play.
13 Should hobbyists also memorize?
14 Why You Don't Need to Practice Multiple Songs at Once
15 Techniques: Is Repetition the Answer?
16 Let's practice playing in front of other people.
17 30-minute practice samples for beginners and intermediate learners
18 It's okay if it's not enough
19 Step-by-Step Recommended Song List

III Solutions for Hobbyists

20 For a more beautiful performance
Words that come out

For those who want to learn an instrument

When we were young, many people attended piano lessons at least once.
Then at some point, we give up and forget about it.
I've been thinking about learning an instrument as an adult, but I just don't have the courage to start again.
It seems too late, but is it still worth trying? Why should I start playing the piano again?

Author Jeongyeon Lim of “How to Start Playing the Piano” says, “When you start learning any instrument, you experience a wider world.
(Omitted) He encourages people to start playing the piano by saying, “For me, playing the piano is like writing a diary and a time for prayer.”
Piano practice is a time of immersion for me.
Although we face all kinds of difficulties, it is also a time for growth as we overcome our limitations one by one through practice.
You have to think about which fingers to use, how to move your arms and feet, and you have to listen to what sounds good.
I can feel great joy when I focus on my movements and sensations and overcome obstacles.
In this process, I sometimes discover a completely new side of myself that is different from before I started playing the piano.
It's okay if you don't hit it well.
Just enjoying practicing your instrument is enough.


When Esti, the main character in the Netflix original drama "Unorthodox," tells her music school friends that she can play the piano, her friend Dasia responds:
“Well, at least there’s life.” Enjoying music by playing an instrument yourself will completely change your life.


My own affectionate 'portable' piano teacher

Pianist Lim Jeong-yeon has been actively performing and teaching piano students and hobbyists for over 10 years.
Since 2021, I have been running 'Yeonpiano' on YouTube, sharing my know-how so that more people can enjoy playing the piano.
"How to Start Playing the Piano" is a book that contains the essence of the author's long-term educational activities.


When practicing piano, you face various concerns.
There are so many things to think about, such as whether I should practice on a digital piano, whether I really need to play Czerny, how I will play with small hands, and what kind of teacher is a good teacher.
First of all, it is not easy to choose a song that suits my level.
The author provides answers to each of these concerns.
It includes a list of recommended songs divided by difficulty level, and is designed to be practical so that you can watch YouTube videos with QR codes to receive direct lessons on how to play the piano for people with small hands, what to do when your arms hurt while practicing, and how to use the pedals.


The author, who says that you can play the piano not for the sake of getting better, but only for 'your own happiness,' will be a kind teacher to those who are just starting out.