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With Rafa Madagascar

Learn to Play Salsa on the Piano

+ 890 tutorial videos

Learn Salsa Piano from A to Z. 3 progressive levels + a complete course on improvisation. No matter what level you're at, there's a path for you. One-time payment and lifetime access.

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Rafa Madagascar al piano en el estudio
Introductory video · 1:39

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.

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From scratch

Pre-Elementary Level

✓22 video lessons ✓Posture, notes, and first chords ✓The Clave Rhythm Explained Step by Step ✓Sheet music with fingerings marked
$55
To begin with

Beginner Level

✓+95 videos and +14 hours of class time ✓Theory, practice, montunos, and repertoire ✓PDF sheet music for each lesson ✓Backing tracks to play along with
$180 $235
Next step

Intermediate Level

✓Step-by-Step Hand Independence ✓Simple Progressions and Substitutions ✓Montuno featuring guaracha, son, and pachanga ✓Quimbara with piano and choir
$195
Advanced

Advanced Level

✓Reharmonization in the son ✓Scales for Improvisation ✓Four-note voicings ✓Timba: piano and bass
$205
Specialty

Montunos + Repertoire

✓+250 montunos per style ✓+82 songs in PDF format ✓A video tutorial for each one ✓MP3 backing tracks
$405
Solos

Improvisation + Backing Tracks

✓Building a Solo from Scratch ✓Motifs, Repetition, and Development ✓Scales Based on the Real Montuno ✓30 backing tracks in various keys
$215
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Here's how each course is organized

01

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.

02

Practice

Exercises, hand independence, harmonic progressions, and play-alongs to develop ease, coordination, and fluency at the piano.

03

Montunos

Learn how to play montunos step by step, with real examples of son, guaracha, guajira, pachanga, descarga, and timba.

04

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.

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All Courses Forever

Unlimited lifetime access to all Piano Salsa lessons and sheet music, including all future updates. No membership required. $505 $1,255

More than 90 hours of training, from the very basics to improvisation. And your access also includes all the new lessons we add in the future, at no additional cost.

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Montunos + Repertoire $405
Improvisation + Backing Tracks $215
Advanced Level $205
Intermediate Level $195
Beginner Level $180
Pre-Elementary Level $55
Purchased separately $1,255
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Where do I start?

Choosing a level is the hard part

If you've been playing by ear for years, the Basic level won't be enough for you. If you're starting from scratch, the Intermediate level will frustrate you. There are two ways to get it right.

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Take the placement test

5 questions. 1 minute. And you'll know where to start. Tell us what you can play, and we'll recommend the course that's the best fit for you.

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Or talk to Rafa directly

Tell him where you are and where you want to go. Rafa will ask you a few questions and help you figure out where to start, your learning path, and the course that's the best fit for you.

The €25 is deducted of the course you purchase next. If you decide to buy it, the session was free.

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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.

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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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AGUACERO – El Gran Combo LOVE AND CONTROL – Rubén Blades VEN MORENA – Oscar D’ León Tutorial A SUMMER IN NEW YORK – Gran Combo
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Check it out before you pay

Try a lesson from each level and check out the full syllabus. See how we teach before you decide.

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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.

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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.

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