Jazz and Pop Piano Lessons Online: Chords, Songs and Improvisation, Live 1-on-1

Updated: 2026-10-11

Jazz and pop piano lessons online with Mirco Lieber, MMag. Mirco is a concert musician with more than 30 years of teaching experience, and he teaches all genres: classical, jazz and popular music. Lessons are live and one-to-one over Zoom. Rated 5.0 from 58 Google reviews.

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What do jazz and pop piano lessons cover?

Short answer: Chords and chord symbols, playing songs from lead sheets, left-hand patterns, rhythm and groove, and, for jazz, voicings, the blues and improvisation.

Pop and songs: chords, accompaniment patterns, playing and singing along, arranging your favourite songs.
Jazz: ii-V-I, blues, comping, walking bass lines, standards and improvisation.
Reading: chord symbols and lead sheets first, standard notation alongside if you want it.
Between lessons: every lesson can be recorded, and you get clear practice notes.

Which styles and songs can I learn?

Short answer: Pop, rock ballads, film music, jazz standards, blues and boogie, Latin and bossa nova. You bring the music you love, and the lessons are built around it.

Beginners: a handful of chords opens hundreds of songs; simple accompaniment patterns and your first jazz blues.

Intermediate: richer voicings, rhythmic variety, lead sheets and first improvised solos.

Advanced: reharmonisation, stride, substitutions, soloing over standards.

Coming from classical piano?

Short answer: Classical training is a strong base. Mirco shows how to play from chord symbols, loosen rhythm and start improvising, without losing the technique you already have. If you would rather stay classical, see the classical piano teacher page.

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How to book

Short answer: Lessons are online via Zoom. The first 30-minute lesson is free. Choose a time in the booking calendar, or send an email.

Choose a time in the booking calendar

Or email info@ml-musikschule.eu and we will arrange a time together.

Do you need a piano at home?

Short answer: You need a keyboard instrument to practise between lessons. A digital piano with weighted keys is ideal, and Mirco helps you choose one that suits your hands, space and budget. See what you need for online piano lessons.

Which monthly plans are available for piano lessons?

Short answer: Flexible plans without subscription, from EUR 145 per month (approx. USD 168; 12x45 min over 4 months; also available in CHF). The first 30-minute lesson is free. Without a plan you can book single lessons: EUR 32 (30 min), EUR 42 (45 min) or EUR 56 (60 min), no subscription and no joining fee.

Free Trial Lesson (30 min): free (No-obligation introduction and goal-setting session.)
ML-ECONOMIC (45): EUR 145 per month (approx. USD 168) + joining fee (12 lessons of 45 min over 4 months, per month)
ML-SERIOUS STUDENT: EUR 189 per month (approx. USD 219) + joining fee (4 lessons of 45 min per month)
ML-AMBITIOUS STUDENT: EUR 229 per month (approx. USD 265) + joining fee (4 individualized lessons of 60 min per month)
Single lesson (no plan): EUR 32 (30 min), EUR 42 (45 min) or EUR 56 (60 min), no subscription, no joining fee, billed in EUR

Plans are fixed-term packages (4 or 6 months) paid in monthly instalments, with no automatic renewal. Local prices are on the country pages below. Prices are shown in EUR; USD amounts are approximate equivalents.

About your piano teacher

Mirco Lieber, MMag. is a concert musician and online music teacher. His own degrees are in accordion (Konzertfach, Ljubljana) and harpsichord (Konzertfach, MDW Vienna), and he has taught keyboard instruments for more than 30 years in all genres, including pop and jazz. He teaches live from his studio in Ponta Delgada on the Azores (GMT+0), so lessons work well for students in the UK, Ireland, North America, Australia and New Zealand.

What students say

Reviews from Mirco's Google profile (5.0 from 58 reviews), translated from German. Read them all on Google.

“Lessons with Mirco are exactly what I was looking for. At the start we agreed on the content and learning goals together and made progress quickly. The pace is just right, and questions in between are answered competently. The technology works wonderfully. I can highly recommend Mirco as a piano teacher!”
Andi H., Google review

“I am thrilled with the quality of the online lessons. After years of searching, I found the perfect way to learn piano alongside work and family. Mirco is a very professional and warm teacher who responds to individual needs and shapes the lessons with great commitment.”
Lucian D., Google review

“I can recommend Mirco as a piano teacher, for beginners as well as advanced students. He is very flexible and makes sure the lessons match my learning pace. Despite the online format, the lessons never feel impersonal.”
Vahid T., Google review

“Top lessons and top teacher! I am very happy with the piano lessons. He puts no pressure on you, goes through everything step by step and values the basics.”
Dursun S., Google review

“I have been taking piano lessons with Mirco Lieber for about 5 months. He is a very friendly and patient teacher who has already taught me a lot. Highly recommended.”
Heidi S., Google review

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FAQ: Jazz and pop piano lessons online

Can I learn jazz or pop piano online?

Yes. Over Zoom Mirco watches your hands and voicings and corrects them live, and plays along with you. You practise on your own piano at home, lessons can be recorded, and you get practice notes after each session.

Do I need to read sheet music for jazz and pop piano?

No. Pop and jazz are often played from chord symbols and lead sheets. Mirco teaches you to read chord symbols and, if you like, standard notation alongside, step by step.

Can I learn to play songs I love?

Yes. You bring the songs, whether pop, rock, film music, ballads or jazz standards, and the lessons are built around them: chords, left-hand patterns, rhythm and arrangement.

What is covered in jazz piano lessons?

Chord symbols and voicings, ii-V-I progressions, the blues, comping, walking bass lines, jazz standards, improvisation with scales and arpeggios, and playing with a backing track.

I only know classical piano. Can I move to jazz or pop?

Yes. Students with classical training often switch quickly. Mirco shows how to read chord symbols, play from a lead sheet, free your rhythm and start improvising, building on the technique you already have.

Do I need my own piano?

You need a keyboard instrument to practise between lessons. A digital piano with weighted keys is ideal, and Mirco helps you choose one that fits your hands, space and budget.

How much do online piano lessons cost?

The first 30-minute trial lesson is free. Plans are flexible and need no subscription: ML-ECONOMIC starts at EUR 145 per month (approx. USD 168; 12x45 min over 4 months; also available in CHF), plus a one-time joining fee. Without a plan you can book single lessons: EUR 32 (30 min), EUR 42 (45 min) or EUR 56 (60 min), with no subscription and no joining fee.