Summer Piano Challenge 2026
By the end of this Summer, you'll be playing beautiful hands-together piano pieces - even if you've never played a note.
☀️ Summer Piano Challenge – Includes a complimentary live Welcome Session with Marcel
Join the Summer Challenge - 50% Off⏰ Challenge closes Sunday 16th August at midnight
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Imagine yourself by the end of the Summer Challenge...
Imagine sitting down at your piano and playing beautiful hands-together piano music with confidence.
By following the Summer Challenge, you'll build your skills step by step using my proven Hey Presto! method.
By the end of the challenge you will be:
🎹 Playing expressive hands-together piano pieces with confidence.
🎹 Reading music comfortably without feeling overwhelmed.
🎹 Using the sustain pedal naturally to create a rich, musical sound.
🎹 Enjoying practising because you're making real music from your very first lessons.
Whether you've never played before or you're returning to the piano after many years, the Summer Challenge is designed to help you make enjoyable, steady progress.
See What’s Possible at the Piano
A little glimpse of what I’ve been playing this summer, alongside the music and teaching behind the Summer Piano Challenge. Whether you’re starting from scratch or returning to the piano, the aim is simple: to help you play real music with confidence and enjoyment.
JOIN THE CHALLENGE – 50% OFFHere's exactly what you'll receive
Everything you need to make enjoyable, steady progress this summer.
Complete Adult Piano Beginners Course
Step-by-step video lessons taking you from complete beginner to playing beautiful hands-together piano pieces.
Free Hey Presto! Piano Method Book
Included free with the annual membership so you can follow the course exactly as I teach it.
Live Summer Challenge Welcome Session
Join me online after the opening lessons. I'll answer your questions and help you get off to the very best start.
Friendly Adult Piano Community
Learn alongside thousands of adult beginners who encourage and inspire one another.
Regular Live Masterclasses
Continue improving your technique, musicality and confidence throughout the year.
Ongoing Personal Support
You're never left on your own. Help is always available whenever you need it.
Every Student Started Exactly Where You Are Now!
Every one of my adult students started exactly where you are now.
Some had never played a note.
Others were returning after decades away from the piano.
By following the lessons step by step, they discovered something they never expected...
That they could make real, expressive music much sooner than they imagined.
"I hadn't played in over 20 years. I was convinced I'd forgotten everything. Within a few weeks of the Summer Challenge I was playing with both hands — something I never thought I'd do again." — Margaret, 68
Real Adults. Real Progress.
Whether complete beginners or returning after many years, every one of these students started exactly where you are today.
Sara – Returning Pianist
"I am glad I found your course. It helped me move forward as a struggling restarter with techniques I didn't know before.
Thank you for all the instruction and support along the way.
I've now finished the course and have started piano lessons at my local music school. We recently worked on the opening of Für Elise, and it's the first piece I can now play from memory.
Who knows... perhaps one day I'll even play the piano at the train station!"
Patrick Staines – Adult Beginner
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"A great way to get into playing the piano quickly and enjoyably as you learn."
"Traditional lessons and practice would probably have been a bit too much of a chore, so I'm pleased to have got into playing a variety of simple, enjoyable pieces within two or three lessons."
"After 16 lessons I feel I'm making good progress and look forward to learning new pieces while enjoying the ones I've already learned."
Adrian Cobb – Adult Beginner
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"I found this book to be an excellent learning resource, and the accompanying online lessons helped my learning to play the piano."
"Hey Presto! has been an excellent guide, and the videos helped with my technique. Following Marcel's instructions even resolved a wrist problem I had been experiencing."
Adrian is now continuing his piano journey with a local teacher.
THE COMMUNITY
Vibrant Community of Adult Piano Players
Get virtual high-fives from our super supportive Adult Piano Beginners Group on Facebook and in our Private Community Forum. Together we will...
- Share tips
- Ask questions...
- ...and get inspired every day
This is another opportunity to get support directly from Marcel as he is extremely active in the adult piano beginners community.
Everything You Need to Start Playing This Summer
Join the Summer Piano Challenge and receive everything you need to become a confident pianist, with my personal guidance every step of the way.
Complete Adult Piano Beginners Course
Learn through over 60 step-by-step video lessons designed especially for adult beginners.
A Complimentary Hard Copy of Hey Presto!
My bestselling piano method book is included free with your annual membership and delivered directly to your door (UK).
Live Summer Challenge Welcome Session
Join me live online as we begin the challenge together. I'll explain how to get the very best from the course and answer your questions.
Friendly Adult Piano Community
Share your progress, ask questions and receive encouragement from hundreds of adults learning just like you.
Regular Live Masterclasses
Continue developing your playing with live online sessions covering technique, musical expression and members' questions.
💬 Personal Support
Whenever you need help, I'm only a message away.
Join the Summer Challenge – 50% OffNICE TO MEET YO
Learn With Marcel Zidani
For over 25 years, I've helped hundreds of adults discover that learning the piano can be enjoyable, musical and achievable from the very first lesson.
I'm a concert pianist, composer and author of the Hey Presto! piano method, which was recently featured in Pianist Magazine's Start Playing Piano Guide.
My work has also been featured by BBC Radio, The Sunday Times and ABRSM, and thousands of adult learners have discovered the joy of playing through my books, online course and live teaching.
Unlike many online courses, you won't simply be left to work through videos alone. Throughout the Summer Piano Challenge, I'll personally guide you with a live Welcome Session, regular masterclasses and ongoing support whenever you need it.
If you'd like to make this the summer you finally learn to play the piano with confidence, I'd love to welcome you to the Summer Piano Challenge.
Join the Summer Challenge – 50% Off
