Made For Modern Musicians

Contemporary piano resources created by a gigging musician and educator

Helping students build practical skills beyond the written page, with resources designed for modern piano students and the forward thinking teachers who support them

Modern Piano Resources

Chord Theory & Improvisation

Accompanying & Music Technology


Go beyond the written page with Wicked Keys


Our Courses & Resources

30 Free Pieces

Christmas Sheet Music

Away In A Manger

Silent Night
Deck The Halls

Jingle Bells

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
+25 other classic carols

PLUS Modern Bangers:

- Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- All I Want For Christmas Is You
- White Christmas
- Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
& more!

Over 30 Free Pieces

Killer Backing Tracks

Melody, Lyrics & Chords For Family Sing-A-Longs and Play-A-Longs

Free Introductory Course

Chord

Crash Course

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Free Course

Learn Basic Chord Theory

Major, minor, diminished, augmented, suspended and power chords & their formulas

Simplify Complex Chords

Learn to break down tricky chord symbols and work out unfamiliar chords.

No Music Reading Required

A notation lite approach with no pitch or rhythm reading necessary

Made for students who want to get jammin’ with their favourite songs.


This course builds the essential skills to read chord charts, play the music they love and open up a world of self guided learning.

Sheet Music

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Over 150 FREE Arrangements

Our ever expanding sheet music collection is packed with classic tunes, brand new originals and fresh takes on folk standards, plus we've got play-along backing tracks so you can get jammin' with the band

Over 150 Free Pieces

Killer Backing Tracks

Chord Symbols In Most Arrangements

Coming Soon

Dropping on December 1st, 2026

Keyboards 101
Understanding pro keyboards for gigging pianists


Keyboards 201
Advanced patching & synth programming

Lead Sheet 101
The go-to-guide for playing using melody & chords

Lead Sheet 201

Juicy chord voicings and arranging/improvising techniques

Lead Sheet 301
The reharmonisation bible: take your understanding to a pro level

Pop/Rock Piano 101

The go-to-guide for contemporary accompanists & band musicians

Made By A Working Musician

Created by James Baker, a contemporary pianist, keyboardist and educator with over two decades of live performance, studio, and teaching experience

Specialist in contemporary piano, improvisation, accompanying, music technology, and modern music education

Music Theatre & Cabaret

Musical Director, Synth Programmer, Composer, Performer, Arranger

Accompanist

Audition & Rehearsal Pianist, Vocal Accompanist, Choir Accompanist

Session Musician

Studio Recording, Corporate & Function Bands, Big Bands & Orchestras

Music Educator

10+ Years Teaching Contemporary Piano, Improvisation, Music Technology & Modern Musicianship