Make Music Easy

Play Music You Love—Effortlessly! Join Our Free Live Workshop to Learn How

Thursday, Jan.23 @11 ET (w/REPLAY)

60-Minute Workshop & 30-Minute Q&A

Learn 3 Secrets to Play Music with Ease and Confidence

We know that traditional piano lessons can be frustrating— painstaking memorization, lots of drills, and no room for creativity. You won’t see any of that at popMATICS. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking for a fresh approach, we focus on making music fun, accessible, and frustration-free. Join us to discover how you can play the songs you love and express yourself musically, without the stress.

Our free, Interactive Workshop gives you our top 3 secrets for how to make music easy, whether you’re brand new to the piano or have been playing from sheet music for years. You’ll discover a new, frustration-free approach using ear training, improvisation, and simple theory.

After the workshop, we’ll stick around to answer any questions you have about learning music.

We will share a replay afterwards for those who can’t attend live.

See What Students Are Saying About This Free Workshop

  • “When I followed on with the keyboard, I understood the framework immediately, which was amazing. Absolutely love the presentation. The idea of starting with melody and bass line are gold.”

    —Thulane

  • “I enjoyed Tony’s sincerity, knowledge, perseverance, creativity, and sense of humor. And I love to hear him play the piano.“

  • “I appreciated Tony and Angela’s attitude, energy, knowledge/skills, encouragement, relaxed approach, and being open and approachable.”

    —Polona

  • “What I liked most is that it was so unlike the way I learned and teach — with the possibilities of exploring sound instead of learning note by note.”

  • “I loved seeing how attainable learning this really can be. Thank you for sharing this. It is eye-opening!”

  • “My favorite part was learning the story-based terminology and how it relates to patterns on the keyboard. Very thankful for your time, energy, and creativity that you gave us today, Tony!”

    —Amy H.

  • “I enjoyed learning about an approach to learning/teaching music that seems so natural. This is my second Popmatics learning experience. i LOVED them both! Thank you!”

    —Lesley J.

  • "Tony oozes enthusiasm & encouragement in this session."

    —David W.

  • "Tony presented practical information I was able to use immediately with my new student who was knocking on my door just as I finished."

    —Shelly D.

  • "Mindset of freedom to play — I am in alignment with this approach. I love how popMATICS presents their musical connection to film, cast and crew. I feel at home when relating this to play and sound."

    —Lisa G.

Imagine if learning music felt effortless and fun. Here's how we make that possible.

  • Play What You Hear: Learn how to listen and play music naturally.

  • Improvise with Confidence: Create music on the fly with simple techniques.

  • Develop Your Unique Style: Find your personal sound through creative exploration.

These are skills that all of our students learn, and you can too.

It doesn’t matter if you have years of experience with sheet music, or are brand new to the piano today. Anyone can get started with this approach.

Thursday, Oct. 17 @12 ET w/REPLAY

60-Minute Workshop & 30-Minute Q&A

Hear from our students

  • "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

  • "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

  • "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'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