Online Piano Lessons | Nick Marks – Pianist & Composer
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Take online piano lessons with highly regarded NYC based pianist and composer Nick Marks. Free trial available.
Based in New York City and originally from Melbourne, Australia, Nick offers personalised online piano lessons for students worldwide — beginners to advanced players. For a limited time, he's offering a FREE trial lesson to new students. With more than 20 years’ experience performing, writing, arranging, and teaching internationally, Nick brings a deep understanding of both classical and contemporary piano styles. |
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Online Piano Lessons
Nick Marks is a pianist, composer, and educator offering online piano lessons for students of all ages — from young beginners to advanced musicians. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Nick specializes in helping students learn piano online in a way that is engaging, flexible, and tailored to each individual’s goals.
Originally from Melbourne and now based in New York City, Nick brings a global perspective to teaching. His online piano lessons focus on building strong fundamentals while keeping learning fun and creative. Nick’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the idea that music is a language: he helps students develop listening skills, understand harmony and rhythm, and connect this knowledge directly to piano playing, sight-reading, and improvisation. Whether you’re a parent looking for the best online piano lessons for kids, an adult beginner hoping to start fresh, or a more experienced pianist wanting to improve sight-reading or improvisation, Nick creates a step-by-step process to guide students toward their musical goals.
Alongside teaching, Nick is an acclaimed recording artist whose music has been featured on BBC, NPR, and at Carnegie Hall. He has released multiple albums blending jazz, electronic, and cinematic influences, and he composes regularly for film, television, and podcasts, bringing real-world artistry and creativity into his lessons.
Nick offers private online piano lessons worldwide, combining the rigor of conservatory
training with the joy of making music at home. Students benefit from his unique dual role as both a performing artist and experienced teacher.
Benefits of Online Piano Lessons
When you take online piano lessons with me, you’ll be learning directly from my studio in New York. My multi-camera setup lets you clearly see my hands, posture, and technique in real time, and lessons can be recorded for later review.
Compared with traditional in-person lessons, online piano lessons provide:
● A clear visual of both teacher and piano — ideal for learning subtle nuances of touch and phrasing
● Immediate feedback and demonstrations, without swapping seats
● The flexibility to learn from anywhere — no travel or location limitations
● Access to a professional working composer and performer, wherever you are in the world
Who can take online piano lessons? What age / level is appropriate?
Anyone, anywhere.
Age or experience level doesn’t matter — technology makes piano lessons accessible to all. I’ve worked with children (as young as six), teenagers, and adults across every level, from total beginners to advanced players.
Whether you’re learning piano for the first time, returning after a break, or preparing for performance or composition goals, we’ll design lessons that fit your pace and interests. All you need is a piano or keyboard, a device with a camera, and a reliable internet connection.
How Online Piano Lessons Work
Camera/Setup
You’ll place your camera at the side of your piano, similar to where I would sit if I were in the room. This allows me to see your body position and piano technique clearly.
On my end, I’ll use the same setup, so you can see and hear me demonstrate. We’ll also play a range of aural games, improvisations, and call-and-response activities.
Lesson preparation
Before the lesson, I’ll send any necessary materials via email (exercises, sheet music, excerpts from books). Just as in a normal lesson, everything you need will be provided.
Your lesson time
Lessons run as usual. I’ll make notes on what we cover and provide clear instructions for how to practice during the week—what to do, how to do it, and for how long.
If I ask you to complete written or creative work, you can either show me on camera or send a photo by email. Modern cameras provide more than enough clarity for me to review your work.
After the lesson
I’ll send you a follow-up email summarizing key points and practice instructions. You’re always welcome to contact me with further questions by email or phone. If something requires extra explanation, we can schedule a quick call.
I remain just as available to you as if we were in the same city. Additional practice materials will be sent as required.
Technology & Troubleshooting
Interested? Take a Free Lesson
I offer a free online trial lesson for anyone curious about studying with me. This gives you a chance to experience how lessons work, explore my teaching style, and ask any questions.
Originally from Melbourne and now based in New York City, Nick brings a global perspective to teaching. His online piano lessons focus on building strong fundamentals while keeping learning fun and creative. Nick’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the idea that music is a language: he helps students develop listening skills, understand harmony and rhythm, and connect this knowledge directly to piano playing, sight-reading, and improvisation. Whether you’re a parent looking for the best online piano lessons for kids, an adult beginner hoping to start fresh, or a more experienced pianist wanting to improve sight-reading or improvisation, Nick creates a step-by-step process to guide students toward their musical goals.
Alongside teaching, Nick is an acclaimed recording artist whose music has been featured on BBC, NPR, and at Carnegie Hall. He has released multiple albums blending jazz, electronic, and cinematic influences, and he composes regularly for film, television, and podcasts, bringing real-world artistry and creativity into his lessons.
Nick offers private online piano lessons worldwide, combining the rigor of conservatory
training with the joy of making music at home. Students benefit from his unique dual role as both a performing artist and experienced teacher.
Benefits of Online Piano Lessons
When you take online piano lessons with me, you’ll be learning directly from my studio in New York. My multi-camera setup lets you clearly see my hands, posture, and technique in real time, and lessons can be recorded for later review.
Compared with traditional in-person lessons, online piano lessons provide:
● A clear visual of both teacher and piano — ideal for learning subtle nuances of touch and phrasing
● Immediate feedback and demonstrations, without swapping seats
● The flexibility to learn from anywhere — no travel or location limitations
● Access to a professional working composer and performer, wherever you are in the world
Who can take online piano lessons? What age / level is appropriate?
Anyone, anywhere.
Age or experience level doesn’t matter — technology makes piano lessons accessible to all. I’ve worked with children (as young as six), teenagers, and adults across every level, from total beginners to advanced players.
Whether you’re learning piano for the first time, returning after a break, or preparing for performance or composition goals, we’ll design lessons that fit your pace and interests. All you need is a piano or keyboard, a device with a camera, and a reliable internet connection.
How Online Piano Lessons Work
Camera/Setup
You’ll place your camera at the side of your piano, similar to where I would sit if I were in the room. This allows me to see your body position and piano technique clearly.
On my end, I’ll use the same setup, so you can see and hear me demonstrate. We’ll also play a range of aural games, improvisations, and call-and-response activities.
Lesson preparation
Before the lesson, I’ll send any necessary materials via email (exercises, sheet music, excerpts from books). Just as in a normal lesson, everything you need will be provided.
Your lesson time
Lessons run as usual. I’ll make notes on what we cover and provide clear instructions for how to practice during the week—what to do, how to do it, and for how long.
If I ask you to complete written or creative work, you can either show me on camera or send a photo by email. Modern cameras provide more than enough clarity for me to review your work.
After the lesson
I’ll send you a follow-up email summarizing key points and practice instructions. You’re always welcome to contact me with further questions by email or phone. If something requires extra explanation, we can schedule a quick call.
I remain just as available to you as if we were in the same city. Additional practice materials will be sent as required.
Technology & Troubleshooting
- Lesson time only begins once the technology is working properly.
- If there are connection issues at the start, we’ll wait until the system is up and running.
- If the call drops during the lesson, we’ll persist until reconnected and then resume.
- Minor glitches such as lag or audio drops can happen, but we work around them smoothly.
Interested? Take a Free Lesson
I offer a free online trial lesson for anyone curious about studying with me. This gives you a chance to experience how lessons work, explore my teaching style, and ask any questions.