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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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Always wanted to play the piano but…
Always wanted to play the piano but thought I'd missed the boat! Found DecPlay at the age of 74 and it's made my dreams come true! I'll never be a concert pianist but within a short time I was playing many tunes with two hands. After two years I'm now playing competently with the unique DecPlay system although I can't read traditional music notation!

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A fantastic way to learn piano quickly in a fun way.
Absolutely brilliant invention from Declan. A fantastic way to learn piano quickly, playing wonderful music from every genre. Particularly great for people with little or no experience of playing from conventional notation or who struggle with it.
Help is always on hand with lots of support and encouragement. Wish I had found it years ago! I have now signed up for the Advanced Course.

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Brought me back to the piano every day…
Brought me back to the piano every day since I started. Haven't tried piano properly for probably 40 years. Thanks DecPlay

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Decplay is such a easy way to learn…
Decplay is such a easy way to learn piano and they are there for you if you are finding it difficult I would recommend it to anyone

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It's Clear accessible and I was quickly…
It's Clear accessible and I was quickly able to play tunes.
There is an encouraging community Facebook group, and twice monthly Zoom call - mentoring.
The monthly cost for all this is half the price of one piano lesson. Money well spent.
It's amazing and i'd recommend it anyone.

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Best piano lessons without having to read music…
Best piano lessons without having to read music. Easy to
understand, demonstrations, explanations and friendly group. Very encouraging. Feeling of pride at being able to play piano.

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Dec play, a way to play at last.
The Dec play programme got me going on the piano at a time when I thought it was something that I would struggle to do. It's a simple method to learn and not too expensive for someone of modest means.
Thank you Dec.

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As I am housebound but still learning to play
As I am housebound, and unable to get out. So I don't have any contact with outside. After my wife past away I got very lonely and bored. I always wanted to play piano, but can't read music. With the Decplay method you don't have to. It's a very easy and quick way to learn. You are playing tunes after an hour. It also helps older people to keep there minds active and keeps them fit. The big one for me it gives them a reason to keep going. I would recommend this for all older people. Join and be proud, keep active in your twilight years, meet new people and live life again.

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I have always wanted to play piano but…
I have always wanted to play piano but never thought it was possible the Decplay method allowed me to fulfil my dream of playing it is what it says an easy method I can play lots of songs I never knew would be possible I would recommend it to any one who wants to play piano it’s brilliant

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Experienced and helpful
The team are all very helpful and answer any queries very swiftly. They encourage all the 'pupils' and give good advice when someone appears to be struggling.

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This method works!
I never had played piano. Declan's method got me going. It's challenging but knowing the tunes in my head helps me push my fingers to the right key. I make lots of mistakes but enjoy the challenge to get it right. It makes learning fun.

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Take your time enjoy the new sounds you are making
Playing the piano made so enjoyable and easy with practising that does not overwhelm a beginner!

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Declan (Dec) himself is the one & only…
Declan (Dec) himself is the one & only reason why his course is so good for me.
I am a dunce. Nothing surer. I struggle like a fish on hook line. But Dec’s course helps me @ 80y/0 some how much of what he is trying to do for me seems to stick.
This next course will test me as I am eager to learn but not so clever & smart as I used to be.
Thanks again Dec all the best for 2025
Kevin

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Taking the Plunge
I spent quite some time reading up everything about DecPlay and a lot of the member reviews before I made my decision to purchase the course. I was made very welcome on the members Facebook page and got a very good insight to how everything works. At the moment I haven't progressed beyond reading much of the course introduction as I am in the process of part exchanging my current 61 key keyboard for an 88 key digital piano that should be here in about two weeks then I look forward to starting the course in earnest in the New Year.

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