Pianists from 20 countries are already learning with Piano Salsa.
The courses
Choose your starting point
From your first chords to improvising over a montuno. Choose your level and start learning salsa piano at your own pace. Swipe to see them all.
The platform is open: log in without registering and browse through the 1,263 lessons. The open lessons are available in their entirety, complete with sheet music, backing tracks, and MIDI files.
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Here's how each course is organized
Theory
Harmony, scales, tensions, and structures applied directly to salsa. Understand what you're playing, listen to what's happening, and learn how to apply it on the piano.
Practice
Exercises, hand independence, harmonic progressions, and play-alongs to develop ease, coordination, and fluency at the piano.
Montunos
Learn how to play montunos step by step, with real examples of son, guaracha, guajira, pachanga, descarga, and timba.
Repertoire
Complete pieces, explained step by step, with a tutorial and a note-for-note transcription of the score so you can learn them directly on the piano.
The four modules are on each level. You can move through them at your own pace, with no set dates or deadlines.
Who teaches you?
Rafa Madagascar
25 years immersed in music—from jazz to salsa—as a pianist, producer, arranger, and composer.
He has transcribed hundreds of songs note for note and personally recorded every lesson in Piano Salsa. Here, you won't find a rotating cast of teachers: you'll learn directly from a musician who plays, composes, and teaches what he knows.
Songs
Learn about your favorite topics
Songs, note by note. PDF sheet music, MP3 backing tracks, and everything you need to play them on the piano.
Lavoe, El Gran Combo, Oscar D’León, Papo Lucca, and many more.
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Try a lesson from each level and check out the full syllabus. See how we teach before you decide.
Lump-sum payment
Pay once, and it's yours forever. No monthly fees, no renewals, and no surprise charges. We don't store your card information.
Forever
What you buy today is yours forever. And your access will continue to expand with every new lesson we publish in the future—at no additional cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
Do I need to know how to read sheet music?+
No. Everything is explained step by step in the video; the keyboard appears on the screen, and the key lights up for each note. Most sheet music is also displayed on the screen and can be downloaded as a PDF.
Is a keyboard enough for me, or do I need a piano?+
A keyboard will do. With 61 keys, you have more than enough for the entire syllabus.
Will I be charged every month?+
No. You pay once, and that's it. We don't save your card information, and there are no renewals.
How much time do I need each week?+
With 3 or 4 hours a week, you can make good progress. If you have less time, you'll move at a slower pace.
I play by ear. Where do I start?+
We recommend starting with the "Basic" level to reinforce your theory and learn the names of the notes you already know how to play. This will give you a more solid foundation for moving forward.
I'm starting from scratch, and I'm not young anymore. Is this right for me?+
Yes. The Pre-Basic course is designed to start from scratch, no matter how old you are.
Can I download the sheet music?+
Yes. The sheet music is available in PDF format, and the backing tracks are available in MP3 format.
Can I pay in pesos or dollars?+
Prices are displayed in your currency. You'll be charged in euros, and you'll see the exact amount before confirming.
Start wherever you want
Check out the syllabus, try a lesson, and see how we teach. You can explore the courses in detail so you can make an informed decision at your own pace.