10 Creative Piano Adventures to Ignite Your Musical Freedom

Do you dream of sitting down at the piano and creating beautiful music, without needing sheet music or memorizing notes? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player stuck in the same routine, Campfire will unlock your creativity and help you play with freedom from Day 1.

Campfire makes creative piano playing easy for anyone—even if you’ve never played a note before. From the very first lesson, you’ll create beautiful sounds at the piano, guided by simple, story-based instructions. No music theory required! If you already have some experience, you’ll be able to do more with the instructions offered. And Campfire will help you push beyond memorization and reading into creative musical expression.

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Happy Campers

  • "I am endlessly fascinated by Campfire."

    I love that I don't have to think too much about what to play—I just turn on the recorder and go. So many days in the past I wouldn't have played any music at all because I didn't feel like I had enough time. Now I know 5 minutes is enough to keep me moving forward. It's the foundation I was looking for that allows me to play something interesting, full, and creative while processing many of my latest musical discoveries all at once.

    –Gerry Adair

  • "It’s absolutely amazing to just sit and play."

    I could live on an island with nothing but this Campfire for the rest of my life!

    —Heather Morris

  • "Tony, you inspire me to be a better piano player. "

    You’ve always been a great teacher and a great friend. you make learning the piano easy with your explanations. Your teaching style is fun and exciting. I don’t have to be perfect around you. I had a lot of fun with this campfire challenge.

    —Heidi White

  • "I found it freeing and empowering."

    I loved the Campfire Lessons! As a teacher, I found the methodology outstanding. As one who has never done a lot of improvising, I found it freeing and empowering. Angela and Tony are so welcoming! Highly recommend it to all ages!

    —Cathy Parrill

  • "I lived ten days of total bliss with my piano."

    Among all the musical improvisation methods I've followed, this is the most efficient and enjoyable one. Campfire gives you everything you need to start discovering the complete scope of your instrument and the fascinating sounds it can produce.

    My heart was beating differently . . . I had the impression of breathing another air.

    —Marygab

How it Works

With each Lesson, you’ll follow a new set of story-based instructions designed to spark your imagination. These 10 Adventures are structured to leave room for creativity, so no two students create the same sounds. And the best part? Just five minutes a day is enough to keep you progressing. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll make music you love.

Like the spark and glow of a campfire, your creativity is unique to you. These 10 Campfire adventures are designed to help you explore your imagination, create freely, and unlock a new level of musical expression—without relying on sheet music or memorization.

If you’re ready to start your creative piano journey, enroll in Campfire today for just $9 (with our Black Friday Special) and get instant access to all 10 video lessons—plus exclusive Live access the next time we run the course.

Want to take your musical creativity even further? After completing Campfire, you’ll have the option to continue your journey with our full membership program, where you’ll join live interactive classes and dive deeper into improvisation, ear training, and more. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to hear from some of our Happy Members.

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FAQ from New Campers

  • Our Campfire Challenge is perfect for beginners. You’ll create beautiful sounds using the full range of the piano with our simple but creative instructions.

  • You might feel that way on Day 1, but you won’t by Day 10. The more experience you have, the more you’ll be able to do with the instructions offered.

  • Students of all levels, from beginners to advanced classical pianists, find creative inspiration in our Campfire Challenge. We give you just enough instructions to get started and feel comfortable. You won’t be copying patterns or following rote instructions. You will create your own music.

  • Our Campfire Challenge facilitates a deep connection to your piano through a series of story-based prompts that are accessible to anyone. You’ll feel closer to music than you ever have before. Don’t take our word for it — sign up and see for yourself!

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What our members say about popMATICS

  • "popMATICS is helping me grow as a teacher and musician in ways I never have before."

    I have studied classical piano at a collegiate level and have been teaching for 2 decades. popMATICS is helping me approach the piano from a new lens (more creatively and sound before sight). popMATICS is helping me grow as a teacher and musician in ways I never have before.

    Tony is an excellent teacher who cares about giving value to his students. He is good at what he does, but is also patient, humble and approachable.

    —Amy Benedict Stanger

  • "I am completely won over by the popMATICS approach."

    I’m most impressed by the knowledge, teaching skills and dedication of founders and teachers, Tony and Angela. They have built a supportive piano community of all ages, interests, and levels of experience. There are beginning students, new to the study of any musical instrument, as well as piano teachers looking to expand their teaching toolbox.

    I’ve studied classical piano for years and wanted to give ear-playing and improvisation a try. I was nervous and doubtful at first, but am completely won over by the popMATICS approach and the expertise and creativity (and warmth) of the teachers.

    —Diane Mammone

  • "It is a wonderful and fun way to learn the piano, ear training and music theory all at the same time. "

    popMATICS has a unique way of teaching us how to play the piano along with learning about music. It is a wonderful and fun way to learn the piano, ear training and music theory all at the same time. This leads right into how to improvise your own songs.

    I feel fortunate to have found popMATICS at this stage of my musical journey. I thank Tony and Angela for being two sincere individuals that help us become the best musicians we can be.

    —Mary Grace McCaffery

  • "I can't believe the difference in my listening abilities, and freedom at the piano."

    “I have learned so much in these past six months. I can't believe the difference in my listening abilities, and the feeling of freedom at the piano that I've never had before.

    I know I have lots more to learn, and I'm looking forward to building on it.

    Thanks to Tony and Angela for this incredible program!”

    —Julie W.

  • "Attending the live classes has been a highlight of my year."

    I can't thank Angela and Tony enough for all the care, enthusiasm, and brilliance that they put into developing popMATICS! Attending the live classes has been a highlight of my year and, having played piano by reading music for over 30 years, I loved learning to play "from the inside out."

    Another special part of the program is learning from and along with other students. Thank you, thank you for putting so much heart and soul into this program.

    —Helen Scharber

  • "Tony and Angela are excellent teachers."

    The piano has always seemed so mysterious to me. It just sat in my house staring at me for years. And now it’s like a trusty friend I can visit and interact with.

    Tony and Angela are excellent teachers. They are kind, patient and always looking to improve. They have helped me bring the piano to life. So grateful for their program.

    –Gerry Adair

  • "Tony's passion for music and teaching is contagious! "

    Tony has an awesome style that is both comprehensive and laid back. His passion for music and teaching is contagious!

    His approach and material for teaching popular music and theory are a fantastic way to master the art of playing by ear while building a solid foundation to play for life (even after lessons).New List Item

    —Sarah Ryan Buckley

  • "I have never had so much fun playing music. Finally here’s a program that is actually developing my musicality."

    I’m overcoming my addiction to the printed page. popMATICS succeeds where other music programs fail. It’s like the way children learn language. Initially, you explore the keyboard, hear harmonies and dissonances, become familiar with tone relationships—really "play." After that Tony provides the labels that explain what you heard.

    Tony likes live classes. He does the assignments along with the class, modeling how to be curious, enthusiastic, delighted in the sounds and harmonies. And you jump right in, all levels together, each person benefits as he/she is able. It’s the most natural, lasting form of education.

    —Martha Dahlen