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  • 3 powerful tools to fill out your piano playing and sound like a pro: simple syncopation, chord voicing &  fills.

    Online video lessons to break away from stiff and boring playing, with support from Nik every step of the way.
  • TECHNIQUE MEETS FEELING: Online video lessons to break away from stiff and boring playing, with support from Nik every step of the way.

"Read This Page Very Carefully. It Could Change Your Musical Life Forever."

This page is about your enjoyment on the piano, and if you're like any of my other adult students, it means a lot to you. This is not a traditional approach, but a method I developed over 18+ years of playing and after teaching 22,000+ adults online how to flow and improvise like me. Read this page carefully as it could impact your playing in ways you could never imagine.

"Have You Ever Felt This Way?"

  • You have a deep desire to enjoy playing music, it has always attracted you, and you believe in your heart that one day, you will realize your full, musical potential...

  • You're all alone because there are no organized curriculums or higher institutions for the flowing and improv style you're after (try getting a degree in "Natural Playing & Feeling Music!")...and the already successful musicians are either unwilling or too busy to teach you.

  • You're envious of those people who can "add" different tones and strikes to any song.

  • You're overwhelmed by how much there is to learn. You've got hand coordination, finger strength, melodies, chords, playing by ear, songs, patterns, left hand rhythms... and you're expected to learn all of this using sheet music. "Something's gotta give?!?!"  "How do the pro's master all of this?"  "I'm a pretty smart person but I still can't seem to retain ALL of this!"

  • You're embarrassed when you can hardly play something, even after taking years of traditional lessons.

  • You're playing isn't bad, it's just boring.

  • You want to enjoy playing piano freely... and you're not sure the path to take.


  • If any of these thoughts have ever crossed your mind, continue to read this page. You might be exactly like me when I was developing this method and my training center just might be what you've been looking for!


But,

Before we get ahead of ourselves...

Who Am I & Why Should You Even Be Listening To Me?

Nice to meet you! My name is Nik!


I'm a piano teacher with a Civil Engineering degree (just in case I couldn't do music for a living).

I'm also a YouTuber, Church pianist, twin Dad and husband of 6 years to my sweet Lily.


Since early high school, I've been teaching adults how flow, improvise and play freely on the piano. In fact, the way I've gotten 237,000+ subscribers and 18 MILLION views on YouTube...

And over 23,174 enrolled students on my website is...

...through my unique FOCUS ON 3 TOOLS to embellish your playing: simple syncopation, creative chord voicing & melodic fillers.


And after all of my interactions, I discovered 3 powerful tools.

The Answer?

If you can watch me apply these 3 powerful tools in different songs and situations, you will actually learn how to use them in any song you play and not just copycat what I'm doing...


Take a look at the image below, and really study it.

You'll see that the 3 powerful tools are ALL account for: Simple syncopation, creative chord voicing and melodic fills:

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SPOILER ALERT

When You Use These "3 Powerful Tools" Don't Be Alarmed When Ya Suddenly Find Your Piano Enjoyment Taking OFF!

  

Simple Syncopation

Chord Voicing

Melodic Fills

Simply Focus On These 3 Tools The Next Time You Practice...

→   Simple syncopation leads to better feel...
→   Chord voicing leads to better flow...
→   Melodic fills leads to better improvisation...

Then More...

→   Feeling leads to more a professional sound
→   Flow leads to more a professional sound
→   Improvisation leads to more a professional sound

And it all happens at the same time, feeding each other.

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Let Me Show You These "3 Powerful Tools" in Action...

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Enhance Your Favorite
Songs With:

  Simple Syncopation
  Melodic Gap Fillers
  Creative Chord Voicing

The absolute best way to learn piano is by applying what you're learning! Enjoy detailed videos showing you how to enhance and embellish your favorite songs using simple syncopation, melodic fills & chord voicing. Real-world application at its best!

  Simple Syncopation
  Melodic Gap Fillers
  Creative Chord Voicing

  Basic song structure.

Enjoy a simple tutorial of your song breaking down melody lines, chords, and how to play hands together.

  Feel the music.

Use the built-in drum loops to stay in time. Remember, good timing is the beginning of feeling your song deeply.

  Achieve a full sound.

Boost your confidence as Nik holds your hand through simple, intermediate and advanced syncopation to fill out your song.

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  Chord voicing.

Make complicated sounding chord voicings a piece of cake as Nik slowly explains the "why" behind his note choices.

  Create solos.

Wow people with creative flair and solos in the middle of your favorite songs.

 Support a singer.

Learn comping techniques and how to play your songs like you're part of a band.

  • Fill out your piano playing with Nik's unique rhythm, chord voicing & flow.

    Online video lessons to break away from stiff and boring playing, with support from Nik every step of the way.
  • TECHNIQUE MEETS FEELING: Online video lessons to break away from stiff and boring playing, with support from Nik every step of the way.

Develop Feeling & Flow Without
Relying on Sheet Music

Rock Classics/Pop:

    The Beatles
    Billy Joel
   Elton John
   Adele
    Bryan Adams
   Bruce Hornsby
   Lady Gaga
   The Eagles
   Michael Jackson

Country/Folk/Country Western:

   John Denver
    Shania Twain
   Willie Nelson
   Kenny Rogers
   Dolly Parton
   Carrie Underwood
   George Strait
   Johnny Cash

Worship, Gospel, Hymns & Jazz:

   Old Church Hymns
    Maverick City Music
   Jazz Classics
   Louis Armstrong
   Elevation Worship
   Michael W. Smith
   Stevie Wonder
   Chris Tomlin
   Frank Sinatra

  Unlock  instant access.

  Choose a song you know and love.

  Enjoy nine (9) bite-sized video lessons per song title, showing you how to enhance the song!

For Example...

The Beatles -  "Let it Be"

1.  Basic Song Structure
2.  Coordination
3.  Simple Syncopation
4.  Advanced Syncopation
5.  Chord Voicing (Fuller R.H. Melody)
6.  Chord Voicing (Fills & Runs)
7.  Soloing on The Fly
8.  Supporting a Singer
9.  Chord Voicing (Creative Ideas)

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Todd Roberts
Scott Thomas
Mike Dacombe
Christina Lee
Stefan Lanfer
"He has taught me so much in 10 days about music that 10 teachers over 65 years never told me."
- Todd Roberts
"I have spent lot of money on programs and local teachers, they just did not know what to do. Nik has methods that have met my needs for accompaniment, fills, solos, and it all sounds professional . Thank you Nik."
- SCOTT THOMAS
"One month into my 'paid for' course and I'm loving it! This isn't marketing, It's genuine user feedback. I'm learning so much."
- MIKE DACOMBE
"We all have different piano goals but Nik's custom route for you to quickly reach your goal without wasting time on things that you don't need is AMAZING."
- Christina LEE
"Totally helped me break through a 20+ year plateau."
- STEFAN LANFER

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But with ImprovPianoTips, you make faster progress. That’s because every single member gets access to Nik's professional analysis of their playing, and Nik's personal response of exactly what to practice to make weekly, faster progress, based on your specific end goal with piano.

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Refresh & Transform With 3 Perfectly Organized Video Courses To Fill in Any Holes You Have in Your Understanding

Build your foundation on the piano with a perfectly structured curriculum that will develop finger strength, coordination and rhythm, which are the foundation to playing freely and naturally. This is your guide to finally putting what's in your head into your hands.
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Your clear path, frustration-free guide to refresh on piano basics and transforming your skill.

COURSE 1:   Foundational Ideas For The Absolute Beginner - 6 Lessons 


Welcome to the piano. This level will get you familiar with this beautiful instrument and teach you the fundamental skills to be successful on the keys, no matter what style you want to play.

COURSE 2:   Finger Strength & Accuracy - 6 Lessons, 10 PDFs


Enjoy 10 unique exercises Nik developed while teaching 1000s of adults and curating which exercises yielded the quickest, legitamate results.

COURSE 3:   RhythmTechniques4U - 15 Lessons, 3 PDFs

  A breakdown of 10 Unique exercises Nik created that start at the beginner level and gradually bring you to a HIGH LEVEL of rhythm independence and hand control

  Over 180 minutes of pure piano rhythm techniques tutorials and applications so you actually understand what you're doing

   Beginner, intermediate & advanced video application of how I use rhythm in "Piano Man" by Billy Joel

  Specific piano tips that I use to make my YouTube covers amazing  [Video 3]

   Enjoy a 5-step approach Nik created to help you FEEL your rhythms

   Apply what you learn to popular songs like, "O'Christmas Tree", and songs from Bruno Mars

Plus, if you get easily stuck or confused, enjoy quick answers from Nik and others in the private mentoring group!

Stay "unstuck" with direct access to Nik.

Get unlimited personal support from Nik through personal feedback, Q&A sessions PLUS enjoy a community of adults going through the SAME curriculum as you to gain their best insights.

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 Inspiration

Sit down at the piano with confidence knowing you're getting advice from Nik, a seasoned pianist, worship keyboardist, professional studio musician and experienced YouTube teacher.

 Connection

Get inspired like never before as you enjoy deep insight, encouragement, and motivation from other adult pianists in the mentoring group.

 Results

Gain new skills and knowledge based on patterns and ideas that can be applied in different songs and situations immediately. These are ideas that literally no one else is teaching.

IT TAKES LESS THAN 1 MINUTE TO GET STARTED

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Dear (Adult) Pianist,

Will you EVER put what's in your head into your hands?

Will you EVER break free from that robotic left hand?

Will drilling scales EVER change how you sound on the piano?

These are all amazing questions... that literally nobody has the answer to.

Wouldn't it be great if someone could finally come along and fix that?


And do it in songs you love to play?

I have the answer.

You in?

If you are, then read on...


But,

Before we get ahead of ourselves...

Who Am I & Why Should You Even Be Listening To Me?

Nice to meet you! My name is Nik!


I'm a piano teacher with a Civil Engineering degree (just in case I couldn't do music for a living).

I'm also a YouTuber, Church pianist, twin Dad and husband of 6 years to my sweet Lily.


Since early high school, I've been teaching adults how flow, improvise and play freely on the piano. In fact, the way I've gotten 237,000+ subscribers and 18 MILLION views on YouTube...

And over 23,174 enrolled students on my website is...

...through my unique FOCUS on simple syncopation, creative chord voicing & melodic fillers to embellish your playing.


And after selling my online course for 11 years, teaching my personal adult students, thousands online, playing in Church, and writing music professionally, I realized something...

The Answer?

To Reach The Next Level in Your Playing, You Need To Learn Skills & Apply Them in Your Favorite Songs, Not Random Songs OR Exercises...


Take a look at the image below, and really study it.

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You'll see that simple syncopation, melodic gap fillers & creative chord voicing are ALL accounted for - like I just mentioned:

So, if you focus on: Simple syncopation, chord voicing and melodic gap fillers in songs you know and love...then you will finally "break-free from the same boring way you play + SOUND LIKE A PRO"

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Let Me Tell How These Tools Work...

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So, if repetitive drills, sounding basic, and feeling stiff at the piano are the bane of your life...

This is the answer you've been waiting for.

This is the only training of it's kind -- vetted with 100's of personal adult students who tried the program before I recorded it -- to factor in everything that's truly needed to enhance your favorite songs and reach the next level.

My ultimate goal with this?

Is that you if you could live 100 lives, and you used this framework in all 100, that in at least 99 of them... you sound REALLY darn good when you play the piano.

Every. Single. Time.

So, here's what I've put together for you...

Enhance Your Favorite
Songs With:

  Simple Syncopation
  Melodic Gap Fillers
  Creative Chord Voicing

  Simple Syncopation
  Melodic Gap Fillers
  Creative Chord Voicing

  Basic song structure.

Enjoy a simple tutorial of your song breaking down melody lines, chords, and how to play hands together.

  Feel the music.

Use the built-in drum loops to stay in time. Remember, good timing is the beginning of feeling your song deeply.

  Achieve a full sound.

Boost your confidence as Nik holds your hand through simple, intermediate and advanced syncopation to fill out your song.

Write your awesome label here.

  Chord voicing.

Make complicated sounding chord voicings a piece of cake as Nik slowly explains the "why" behind his note choices.

  Create solos.

Wow people with creative flair and solos in the middle of your favorite songs.

 Support a singer.

Learn comping techniques and how to play your songs like you're part of a band.

Write your awesome label here.

Enjoy Song From: John Denver, Billy Joel, Elton John, Hymns, Bruce Hornsby, Elevation Worship, Louis Armstrong, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Stevie Wonder, George Strait, The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Michael W. Smith, Frank Sinatra, etc.

Say hello to your unfair advantage.

Put What's in Your Head into Your Hands.

Develop feeling and flow (without relying on sheet music) in 3 steps.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or haven't played since you were a kid, enjoy (re)learning the basics to build a solid foundation. Enjoy a perfectly structured curriculum that will develop finger strength, coordination and rhythm, which are the keys to playing freely and naturally.

²Application in Songs

The absolute best way to learn piano is by applying what you're learning! Enjoy detailed videos showing you how to enhance and embellish your favorite songs using simple syncopation, melodic fills & chord voicing. Enjoy tools via application instead of Nik preaching at you!

³Get Unstuck Quickly

Say goodbye to the sad sense that you've been left to piece things together yourself! Enjoy Nik's analysis of your playing to help you focus on the right things along your journey. No fluff. Straight forward action steps based on your current skill level. Plus, if you get stuck, Nik can help you get unstuck.

¹Refresh & Transform

Whether you're an absolute beginner or haven't played since you were a kid, enjoy (re)learning the basics to build a solid foundation. Enjoy a perfectly structured curriculum that will develop finger strength, coordination and rhythm, which are the keys to playing freely and naturally.

²Application in Songs

The absolute best way to learn piano is by applying what you're learning! Enjoy detailed videos showing you how to enhance and embellish your favorite songs using simple syncopation, melodic fills & chord voicing. Enjoy tools via application instead of Nik preaching at you!

³Get Unstuck Quickly

Say goodbye to the sad sense that you've been left to piece things together yourself! Enjoy Nik's analysis of your playing to help you focus on the right things along your journey. No fluff. Straight forward action steps based on your current skill level. Plus, if you get stuck, Nik can help you get unstuck.

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22,000+ adults use ImprovPianoTips to enjoy playing piano freely and creatively.
Just 20 minutes of practice a day, proven effective methods.
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22,000+ adults use ImprovPianoTips to enjoy playing piano freely and creatively.
Just 20 minutes of practice a day, proven effective methods.

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How I Created My Lessons

Early into my teaching career, I discovered that traditional piano curriculum does not teach adults how to flow, improvise, and play freely.

So, at 15 years old, I set on a mission to develop my own curriculum for my 48 weekly adult students. I started by reverse engineering how I played. What made people like my playing? How did I give my music feeling?

After many years of paying attention to what I was actually doing when I played, I was fortunate enough to crack the code. So, I developed unique exercises and tested out methods to help adults work up to eventually sounding like me. And the crazy thing is, it worked!

So, I recorded my video course(s) to share with the world. 22,000+ adults have used my course(s) successfully to enjoy flowing, playing creatively and improvising freely. I hope you'll join us!

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Nikolas Nuñez is an extremely talented musician with tremendous teaching experience and a very user-friendly toolbox that he uses to impart his knowledge to others. I have been working with Nik for about 3 years and it has been life-changing in terms of my musical capabilities! I am also really enjoying his Mentoring Facebook group because I can learn so much just from "listening" to the advice he gives to others. I would highly recommend any and all of Nik's courses if you want to take your rhythms and musicality to the next level.

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Since joining the piano mentoring I've made great strides in understanding and playing.

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I've realized that there's a method to all the "creative musical madness".

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He has taught me so much in 10 days about music that 10 teachers over 65 years never told me.

- Todd Roberts
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Here's What You'll Learn...

  

  Classical songs

  Note reading/sheet music

  Pointless theory

  How to become a concert pianist

 

  Flow & improvisation

  How to play freely & creatively

  Fill out songs you love

  L.H. rhythms + R.H. comping & soloing

"Totally helped me break through a 20+ year plateau. Really enjoy how Nik guides into deeper understanding and greater skill and depth and facility at the keys. Bite-size lessons and super accessible teaching style. Feels like Nik's in the room with you - encouraging and challenging you. You pick up new things quickly on the first go. Then can go back in again and again to really get it and go far."

- STEFAN LAFER
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"My experience with most music teachers is they would rather be doing something else. Nik's work is an absolute breath of fresh air. I have been at this just long enough to understand where he is going, and his approach is thoughtful, beautifully presented, and a welcome treat to a player stuck in the mud! Thank you Nik!"

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"I am a fairly new member taking it slow working through the lessons. I can't say enough about this course and highly recommend it if you want to take your playing to the next level!  Although I have yet to post a video in the private mentoring group (I will soon Nik) I see the feedback Nik gives to those who do. He is a great teacher and very supportive. Give it a try. I think you will be happy that you did!

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