DecPlay Piano (Piano Made Easy) Reviews 748

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, finding the learning method easy to understand and follow, allowing them to play melodies and chords quickly. Many highlight the product's effectiveness in simplifying piano playing, making it accessible even for those without prior musical knowledge. The staff is frequently commended for being supportive, friendly, and genuinely invested in the success of their students, fostering a welcoming community. However, some customers mentioned that the online course could be hard to follow at times, with certain aspects feeling repetitive. A few also found the Zoom calls overwhelming as beginners, noting that some questions went over their heads. Additionally, one reviewer expressed disappointment regarding the small print size of music sheets, which posed a challenge due to a vision impairment.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The main thing is the numerical notation on the music sheets, which I can follow. The Declan team is great and of course Declan himself. All the members seem very nice on ZOOM as well as on the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a member of Decplay for three years. I have never had any piano lessons and tried to teach myself through books and courses on-line. I was about to give up until a friend recommended DecPl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Declan comes across as such a genuine, down to earth and lovely guy. He and his team put everything they can into DecPlay which makes it the accessible, welcoming, friendly, fun yet progressive platfo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Decplay piano course is absolutely amazing. I have never played any musical instruments but always wanted to play the piano and within a few days I could actually play a tune using both hands! The... See more

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DecPlay transforms health and wellbeing through music - making piano EASY and accessible for beginners, especially later in life. WITHOUT needing to read traditional sheet music notation. Due to the intuitive nature, based on how we 'hear' music, the unique DecPlay method has been awarded a patent, featured on BBC and has had incredible results without our piano community of 50,000+ members aged 50 to 95+ EASY - understand song sheets immediately (no notation is used) RAPID RESULTS - play recognisable song within hours ACCESSIBLE - for all ages (4 to 95+), arthritis, dyslexia, and low sight friendly SKILL DEVELOPMENT - learn at your own pace, from beginner level to advanced (including professional style, improvisation, composition & playing by ear PLAY PIANO FOR FUN The simplicity of the method makes piano fast, easy and fun and DecPlay consistently achieves outstanding results for absolute beginners or lapsed piano players. Suitable for absolute beginners, as well as experienced players, who want to get away from traditional sheet music and have more FUN playing piano, learn songs faster and memorise songs more easily. Designed for popular songs and simple classical music. The incredibly simple and intuitive DecPlay method was invented by Declan Cosgrove.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On the 19th May I will be celebrating…

On the 19th May I will be celebrating the start of a new life. I have always wanted to learn to play the piano since I was about six years old. In fact my family was gifted a piano in a relatives will, but none of us knew how to play it. It was a real Ebony upright and was incredibly beautiful as it had Mother Of Pearl flowers all along the panels. I’ve never forgotten it to this day. Unfortunately on a house move from London to Chester, it vanished, along with my dreams. Until a year ago when my husband bought me a keyboard. I had already found a couple of tuition people on the internet but they weren’t really what I was looking for. That is until I found, yes you’ve guessed it
DecPlay which ticked all the boxes. It definitely is the best form of Piano tuition.
A week later I could play Amazing Grace with relative ease and people could recognise it for what it was. I have not looked back since. I still make loads of mistakes but it’s not a problem because you can learn the course at your own speed.
My music folder is getting bigger and bigger , with the songs and classical music that I can now play. The best thing is the support from Dec and all my fellow players ante absolutely amazing! Just like Grace ha ha. Please do take this opportunity to learn to play the most wonderful instrument on the planet.
You will not regret it at all. And make sure you put the practice in at every opportunity. As they say practice makes PERFECT! Good Luck, Chris Owen

19 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A word of encouragement to the undecided

Rather than being a very structured and prescribed method of teaching where one size fits all, each student can learn at their own speed of progress finding different tunes and styles which appeal to themselves as well.as discovering a chance to move onto more advanced techniques and how many other people are also learning.

21 February 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you love Music and want to play it, go for it!!!

The best thing I ever did was to join Decplay Piano.
I love the keyboard,/Piano.Declan’s teaching makes it possible.To feel my finger’s playing some beautiful pieces of music thrills my very soul.When a song starts to come together, you can’t stop practicing.I’ve been with Decplay four and half years.Brilliant, worth every penny.

29 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This system of learning to play the piano is revolutionary and exciting

This system of learning to play the piano is revolutionary. By using numbers instead of notation is simple to follow and by recognising patterns when playing well known popular pieces of music that you know the excitement in your progress will propel you and your ability that simply becomes addictive. It is then that you can become experimental and individual in your new established skill of playing this amazing instrument, the piano. DECPLAY is liberating and has changed my life

12 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LEARNING WITH DECPLAY

I did not have a special skill
In fact I was quite plain
I loved my job and my car
That's how I would remain

Just an average family man
A wife and our three girls
We were healthy and so happy
Strung like a string of pearls

Until one day I was transformed
When I began to play piano
I found it was so hard
My progress very slow

Then scanning through the Facebook
An item came my way
I read it through and through
A new App called Decplay

It promised all I asked
To play a song in days
I joined and started learning
And now I'm full of praise

My life was now complete
To play with utmost ease
A course made for beginners
Will never fail to please

11 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Demystifying the Dark Art of Playing a Piano

I started my DecPlay journey after many fruitless years of 'trying to work it out for myself'. Even in the early days of paying for a piano teacher, there was complete mysticism around a music sheet with two sets of lines with notes on it, simply I became snow-blind.
Then, 18 months ago I discovered Dec-Play, I think through a Facebook Ad. The mist and mysticism was lifted, suddenly with the Dec Play method, small, but positive steps were taken, through simple but clear guidance, my confidence started to grow, 'I can do it!'.
For anyone with a burning desire to and love of music and curiosity, yes, you can do it too.
Everyday I am learning, confidence is growing, a life life ambition is slowly but surely being achieved.
Thank you Declan & Dec Play

10 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Decplay is the best piano tuition…

Decplay is the best piano tuition course I have came across, they say it’s mainly for older adults but I disagree, it’s for anyone young or older, and it just simplifies the art of piano playing. I joined the course about 5 years ago and I just love it, I find it so therapeutic, especially if I’m having a stressful time, as we probably all do at some point in our lives. Don’t hold back from joining, just do it, it’s worth every penny and the people you meet at the zoom calls are so lovely. Joyce Logan

9 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A better and more grown-up way to learn piano

In comparison to my granddaughter's traditional piano tuition I find this method more sensible for somebody who has no ambition to play piano concertos in an orchestra but would like to play accompaniment to songs or hymns remembered from life experience. This seems to fit the bill and Declan has the experience of both to know what is more likely to succeed in this endeavour.

27 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Decolay is awesome…

Decolay is awesome and the decplay community are second to none
They are so welcoming and helpful
If you’re thinking about learning piano or keyboard this is the place to be

27 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing way to learn back my piano play…

Amazing way to learn back my piano play again. Very clear explanations. I now remember one of my friends who plays very well piano and he just ask to give him a numbers and he will play piano with those numbers:) Now I understand:) Thank you.

26 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After sales service is excellent and…

After sales service is excellent and the company seems very friendly. The lessons are so enjoyable. There is only one problem for me is that I wish the music sheets were in larger print as I suffer with macular degeneration. I’m still trying to sort something out. I’m really glad I have invested in Decplay.

24 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Learn from one of the nicest guys in the world

This way of learning is so interesting and rewarding, if you want to play piano but struggle this gets you up and running so quickly, but there is no quick way to learn an instrument so accept that and enjoy the process you will be playing in no time and the community support is fantastic. Now there is more and more sheet music available using Declan’s method you can enjoy this forever. I realise it’s hard to put into words how wonderful this is.

16 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best course yet

I’ve been on this course for about a month now and can already play a song.
I’ve been trying for years with little luck but now thanks to decplay it’s turning learning music fun and easy.
Well worth every penny I really think everyone who is interested in piano or keyboard to start this course.

20 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent and refreshing way to learn piano.

I've been with Decplay for a few weeks now and although I've been playing a few years teaching myself, mostly via YouTube, I've found the course refreshing and very informative, teaching me things I should have learnt in the beginning.
It provides a fundamental and enjoyable way to play the piano for all ages, but especially for us seniors. Declan encourages you to progress and achieve your goals to playing piano at all skill levels.
Bolstered by excellent support staff, it's an exciting meat-and-potatoes course to learn to play piano.

6 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Benefits for all,experienced and complete beginners

I whole heartedly agree with and support all that is said about the amazing DecPlay piano for seniors .
It's a wonderful platform to enjoy and learn to play the piano in ones own time , The numbers in place of traditional notage is so much easier to understand and be able play a tune and then of course to share progress with all other students .
I also think it must be great for the experienced members to be able to play their pianos and have the audience of all the DecPlay grateful students .

2 April 2025
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