Testimonials

You don’t need talent or a childhood of lessons—these folks started as adults and are now playing for fun, family, and pure joy. Whether you're brand new, picking it back up, think you're too old to start (you're not) or just need a creative outlet, I bet one of their stories will hit home.

Happy middle-aged woman playing piano with Piano in a Flash lesson books—showing how easy and fun learning can be.

First time

Never played a note? You’re in the right place. These stories are from folks who started from scratch—and found that making music was way more doable (and fun!) than they ever imagined.

Mary, a young woman with green eyes and red hair excited about her first piano-playing experience through Scott’s method.

“It's like magic!”

"I've been using his program for 4 days now. I can play about 10 songs in the gig book 1 so far! My husband is amazed. We are worship leaders, so I'm hoping to someday be confident enough to play in church!! I told him it's like magic in my head, playing actual songs after just 3 days."

Tina L.
Nicollete, a young white woman with brown hair and brown eyes celebrating learning piano for the first time with Piano in a Flash.

“Highly recommended”

"Scott’s program is amazing! I now have 2 main men in my life--my wonderful husband and Scott! I am now jumping into Lesson Book #2! Highly recommended!"

Nicolette P.
Tina, an older woman with glasses and light hair sharing her joy of finally learning to play piano with Scott Houston’s method.

“I'm having fun!”

"Even though I'm just finishing course 1, I'm having great fun being able to play different songs! I am taking my time, moving at my own pace but doing something I've wanted to do all my life is so rewarding!"

Mary R.
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Returning

Life got in the way? Tried as a child but quit? You're not alone. These students picked piano back up after years—or even decades—and found that joy and confidence were just a few chords away.

A portrait of Annette, who is a middle-aged woman with glasses and earrings returning to piano with new confidence.

"I'm enjoying it!"

"I had piano lessons as a child, could read notes and knew some basic chords but I really could not play the piano. I decided that I really want to learn so I signed up for this course. I am thoroughly enjoying it. The lead sheets are simple. The videos are a great resource and Scott is a good teacher. I like the fact that I can go back again and again when I am struggling with a lesson. This is a great program."

Julie S.
A portrait of Linda, who is a middle-aged woman with short blonde hair smiling about getting back into piano.

"This is really fun"

"I am really enjoying the course and Scott’s approach, after boring childhood lessons and a couple of adult attempts to pick it back up the old-fashioned way.  This is really fun."

Linda B.
A portrait of Julie, who is a middle-aged woman with glasses and wavy blond hair enjoying piano again after years away.

"I sometimes cry"

"I cannot say how deeply satisfied I am with Scott’s technique. I am 71, and have taken classical piano and quit years ago. I have picked up piano and then quit, can’t tell you how many times. Now, when I play, I sometimes cry, because I can make music that deeply moves me."

Annette J.
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Too late?

Worried you missed your chance? These inspiring testimonials prove that it’s never too late to start something new, and that learning piano later in life might be the most rewarding time to do it.

A portrait of Kathy, who is a middle-aged woman with light brown hair making great progress with Piano in a Flash.

“I can do it!”

"At 66 years of age, I don't have a lot of 'time' left for years and years of memorization and practicing. Every time Scott has introduced a new song, I have looked at it and thought, 'I'll never get this.' Then Scott breaks it down bit by bit, and lo and behold, I CAN DO IT!! I amaze myself! Am I going to become a concert pianist? Absolutely not, but that isn't what I want anyway. I want to be able to sit down at a piano and play some music...and Scott is enabling me to do just that!!!"

Kathy P.
A portrait of Stephanie, who is an older woman with short sandy blond hair learning piano joyfully through Piano in a Flash.

"I can feel my brain growing"

"I started Piano in a Flash and love the program. I practice about 4 days a week and can feel my brain growing! I'm 70 and have always wanted to learn to play. With the world in flux, my piano takes me away for a short brain vacation. Your teaching style is easy to follow and enjoyable. The pace of lessons works for me. I go into my lady cave and practice at my pace."

Stephanie P.
A portrait of Johanne, who is an older woman with glasses and short blond hair proving it’s never too late to play piano.

"I look forward to it every day"

"I am enjoying the lessons. Scott encourages us while teaching. He warns us when a lesson will be a little tougher. Makes me feel like he knows exactly what he is asking of us. I am a retired 68 year old woman who had never touched a piano before. I am enjoying every minute of it. Thank you very much! This is the one thing I look forward to doing every day."

Johanne W.
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Therapy

Music isn’t just a hobby—it’s healing. These stories speak to the emotional and mental health benefits of learning to play, from stress relief to personal fulfillment and everything in between.

A portrait of George, who is a student of Scott Houston's and finds comfort and creativity through playing piano.

"Part of my wellness routine"

"I have been very pleased with the material and feel more engaged in life again. Piano in a Flash is part of my wellness routine now."

George S.
A portrait of Scott, who is a middle-aged man with glasses and short brown hair using piano for relaxation and therapy.

“Helps me stay positive”

"G’day all! This is the second post I've seen from folks mentioning mental wellness. I’m here to echo that—this course helps me stay positive."

Scott N.
A portrait of Jane, who is a student of Scott's that is finding peace through piano.

“Emotional self care”

"Thank you for checking in on how my lessons are going. They’re not just piano lessons—they’re therapy sessions, too."

Jane S.
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