How To Turn Basic Chords Into Rich, Emotional Piano Playing Using A Simple Step-By-Step System
Improvise Beautiful Melodies That Give You Goosebumps And Make People Ask "How Long You’ve Been Playing?"
From Basic Chords to Colorful Piano Playing
This Is What Your Playing Can Sound Like
You’re not playing the wrong chords. You’re just missing what makes them come alive. Listen to the difference:
Before Modern Piano 2
After Modern Piano 2
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Where this course fits in your journey
From fundamentals to beautiful, expressive piano playing.
If you already have Modern Piano 1, this is your next step! If you already feel confident with chords & inversions, you can start directly with Modern Piano 2.
Subject: Turn Basic Chords into Beautiful Piano Music 🎹✨
From: Melanie Schaum, Founder of Piano With Melanie
Does this sound familiar?
You already know your major and minor chords. ✅
You can play a few progressions. ✅
But somehow… it still sounds a bit stiff. ❌
A bit mechanical.
A bit… boring.
The chords are there.
But the magic isn’t.
And you start wondering:
How do other pianists make it sound so rich and emotional?
Why does their playing feel so free?
That’s exactly what Modern Piano 2 is about.
In this course, you’ll discover how to turn simple chords into rich, expressive piano sound.
Suddenly your playing feels different.
Warmer. 
More colorful. 
More alive. 
You’ll start playing chords that create atmosphere.
Chords that give you goosebumps.
Chords that make people stop and listen. 
Because the secret to free piano playing isn’t playing more notes.
It’s understanding the colors inside your chords.
Once you unlock those colors, everything changes.
Improvising becomes natural.
Your hands move more freely.
And your music begins to flow. 
And the best part?
You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Inside the course, I guide you step by step.
I show you the exact tricks professional players use to turn simple chord progressions into smooth, beautiful improvisation.
No guessing.
No wasted time.
Just a clear path from basic chords to rich piano sound. 
Ready to transform your piano playing? 
Let’s turn your chords into music that truly moves people.
Start your journey into colorful, expressive piano playing today.
From Boring Chords to Truly Beautiful Music
You already know the basics, but it doesn’t sound the way you want?
You’re missing the piece that makes it sound like real music.
👉 And this is exactly what you’ll learn in Modern Piano 2.
This Is What You will Learn:
MODULE 1
The Beautiful Add9 Sound
Discover one of the most emotional sounds on the piano. You’ll learn how to build and use add9 chords, create flowing progressions, and add beautiful fills that make your playing sound rich and modern.
MODULE 2
A Modern Sound - New Chord Colors
Take your sound to the next level with sus2 and rootless add9 chords. These shapes give your playing a soft, dreamy, modern feel and help you create truly emotional chord progressions.
MODULE 3
Rhythm That Feels Natural
Learn the famous “Nice Cup of Tea” rhythm and finally understand how rhythm really works. You’ll turn simple chords into smooth, flowing improvisations that feel natural and musical.
MODULE 4
Create Tension & Release (sus4)
Make your playing more expressive by learning how to use sus4 chords. You’ll discover how to build tension and release it in a beautiful way, just like in real music.
MODULE 5
7th Chords - Warm & Emotional Sound
Unlock the sound of modern piano harmony. You’ll learn minor 7, major 7, and dominant 7 chords and how to use them to create deep, emotional progressions.
MODULE 6
7th Chords Made Easy
No confusion, no overwhelm. You’ll learn a simple system to understand and play minor 7th chords, combine them with other shapes, and use them in real music.
MODULE 7
The Floating Tonic Principle
This is where things really open up. You’ll learn a powerful concept that helps you improvise freely, create beautiful riffs, and stop relying on fixed chord thinking.
MODULE 8
Mellow Chord Choices
Learn how to choose softer, more emotional chord versions that instantly make your playing sound more beautiful, relaxed, and professional.
PLUS: You get these 3 FREE Bonuses!
SPECIAL BONUS #1
5 Guided Improvisations
(Value of 49€)
Sit down and play beautiful, emotional music.
SPECIAL BONUS #2
The Circle Magic Exercise
(Value of 49€)
Learn how pros practice to move easily between chords.
SPECIAL BONUS #3
A Song from the Heart
(Value of 49€)
Play a full, emotional piece that truly touches people.
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Who this course is for
This course is for you if you want to:
- Build on what you learned in Modern Piano 1 and take it to the next level
- Turn simple chords into rich, emotional piano sound
- Improvise freely and enjoy playing without overthinking
- Feel proud and relaxed when you play
The course is NOT for you if:
- You only want to play classical music by reading sheet music
- You’re looking for a jazz improvisation course
- You’re an absolute beginner
- You want instant results without taking time to practice
- You don’t enjoy learning through chords and patterns
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Here is what you will get...
Whats inside:
✅ 8 step-by-step modules
with a clear and structured lessons
✅ Over 10 hours of video lessons
High-quality, inspiring content you can watch anytime
✅ On-screen keyboard with light-up keys
Makes it super easy to follow
✅ Helpful eBook with matching sheet music
and rhythm patterns for every lesson
✅ Visual graphics
Learn faster with clear, intuitive visuals
Bonuses included for free:
(worth $147):
🎁 BONUS #1 5 Guided Improvisations
Sit down and play beautiful, emotional music (Value $49)
🎁 BONUS #2 The Circle Magic Exercise
Learn the practice routine pros use (Value $49)
🎁 BONUS #3 A Song from the Heart
Play a full, emotional piece that truly touches people (Value $49)
Today you get all of this for just $1597 $397
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Money-Back Guarantee
If this course doesn’t feel like “yes, this is it!” at the piano, simply email me within 60 days and you’ll get a full refund. No questions, no pressure 😊
*A proud moment: receiving my diploma from the University of the Arts in Berlin 🎓
Hi, I'm Melanie! 🤗
I started playing the piano as a child. Later, I studied music education at the University of the Arts in Berlin. But honestly? The classical way never felt right to me.
Something always felt missing. I remember practicing pieces I didn’t love, always worried about mistakes, and secretly wondering… Will I ever just play something beautiful from the heart?
For years, I believed improvisation was only for the “talented ones.” I thought I could never learn to play freely without sheet music. That belief almost made me quit.
But I didn’t give up.
Step by step, I found my own way. A way that felt more creative and full of emotion. No pressure. No perfection. Just chords, patterns, and freedom at the keys
Today, I helped over 2000+ piano students how to do the same. I’ve created a modern piano method that’s perfect for adult beginners or returners who want to rediscover their joy at the piano.
With my background in music education and years of teaching experience, I’ll guide you step-by-step. And I’ll always make sure you feel safe, supported, and inspired along the way 
So if you’ve ever said “I’m not musical enough” or “I’m too old to learn”… please know, that’s simply not true.
You don’t need years of training. You just need the right approach (and someone who understands the journey). 
*A proud moment: receiving my diploma from the University of the Arts in Berlin 🎓🎶
Frequently Asked Questions
Modern Piano 1 teaches the foundation:
- Basic chords
- Inversions
- First steps of free playing
Modern Piano 2 goes much deeper. In this course you’ll learn:
- Richer chord types
- Deeper harmonies
- Expressive improvisation ideas
It’s a completely new course with completely new material.
In most cases, I recommend starting with Modern Piano 1 first.
Don’t worry, the Modern Piano 1 course is not a typical beginner course.
It’s designed for players who already have some experience, but have mostly played from sheet music and now want to learn chord-based playing and improvisation.
If that sounds like you, Modern Piano 1 will give you the foundation you need. Without these basics, it can feel confusing and your progress will be slower.
However, if you already feel very comfortable with chords, inversions, and playing in different keys (not just C major), you can start directly with Modern Piano 2.
And if you notice that you’re missing some fundamentals, you can always go back and take Modern Piano 1 later.
What you learn is even better! You will learn how to take simple chords and make them sound rich, emotional, and professional with chord extensions.
The course focuses on making your playing sound beautiful. So you don’t sound like a beginner anymore, you sound like an advanced player.
You will also learn how to improvise. This means you can take chords from any song you like and create your own music with them.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
turn simple chords into beautiful music
play with different rhythms and ideas
improvise and just “jam” on the piano
And the best part: You can play freely, without always needing sheet music.
People might even ask you: “What was that beautiful song you just played?” And you can say: “I just made it up.”
Please note, that we do not learn copyrighted songs step-by-step.
This course focuses on emotional, flowing piano music.
The style is inspired by:
- calm, expressive piano playing
- worship-style piano (soft background playing)
- film music
It’s the same style you may already know from my YouTube videos.
This is not a jazz course. Instead, we go deep into one clear direction: beautiful, emotional piano playing.
No, this course is not for complete beginners.
You should already feel comfortable with basic chords (triads and inversions) and you should also be able to use the sustain pedal naturally.
I recommend starting with Modern Piano 1 first,
- if you are just starting or
- if you have only played from sheet music and never really learned how to play with chords.
In the Modern Piano 1 course, you build your foundation. You learn:
basic chords and inversions
simple chord progressions
your first steps in improvisation
This course (Modern Piano 2) builds on that.
Here, we take your playing to the next level. You will learn new sounds like add9, sus2, sus4, minor 7, and major 7 chords.
You will also learn how to improvise in a smooth, flowing, emotional style, like you often hear in film music or worship music.
If you love emotional piano playing and already know the basics, or if you have completed the Modern Piano 1 course, then Modern Piano 2 is the perfect next step for you.
Yes, for almost every exercise, you will also get sheet music. This can be very helpful, especially if you are used to playing from sheet music, because it makes it easier to understand and follow along.
However, reading sheet music is not required for this course. The main goal is to help you play freely on the piano, without depending on sheet music.
Right after your purchase, you’ll get immediate access to the course. You’ll receive an email with your login details and order confirmation and you can get started right away 
Good to know:
This is a one-time payment, not a subscription. You pay once and get full access, no hidden costs.
No worries at all!
If the course doesn’t feel right for you, just send me a quick email at hello@pianowithmelanie.com within 60 days and I’ll refund your money right away. No questions asked 🤗
On YouTube, you often learn small pieces here and there. But there is no clear structure. The videos are like small “snippets”: You learn something new, but it’s not connected.
In this course, everything follows a clear method. Each lesson builds on the previous one. Because of my background in music education, I focus a lot on explaining things in a simple and structured way.
So you don’t just copy what I play, you actually understand it. And that makes a big difference. You become more independent and can apply what you learn to your own playing.
Many students also notice: After taking the course, they can understand and apply YouTube videos much faster.
Many of my students tried other courses before. But they often felt stuck… like something didn’t really “click”.
In fact, it can be very helpful to get a new perspective and fresh inspiration. Especially when it comes to improvisation and free playing, it’s very valuable to learn from different approaches.
In this course, you don’t just learn random tips
that you could also find online. You get a clear method, so you really understand what you’re doing on the piano.
So yes, even if you’re already in another course, you can absolutely do both.
Yes, you can! As long as your keyboard has at least 61 keys, you’re good to go.
But if you want to dive deeper and express emotions at the piano, I highly recommend investing in a digital piano with 88 touch-sensitive keys.
It will make a big difference. Especially if you’re serious about learning and want to enjoy the full beauty of piano playing.
Also important: You’ll need a sustain pedal. It’s essential for creating those flowing, emotional sounds and for getting the most out of the course.
You’ve learned the basics… Are you ready to make your piano sound truly beautiful?
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