Simply Piano Review: A Piano Teacher’s Honest Opinion (2026)

Is Simply Piano worth it for an adult piano beginner in 2026? In this piano teacher review, I break down the Soloist Route, the app's limitations with piano technique, and whether it actually helps you read real sheet music. If you're wondering if you should upgrade to a MIDI cable for better feedback, check out my MIDI Cable Comparison! I’ve had students ask me about this app for years, so I decided to test it myself. I’ll show you the chord sections, how the song mode works, and the one major thing this app is MISSING that might actually hurt your playing in the long run. 0:00 Is Simply Piano Worth It? 0:30 The Biggest Flaw: Technique 1:10 How Long Does It Actually Take? 1:50 Skip the Boring Parts (Song Mode) 2:15 Microphone vs. MIDI Cable (Important!) 3:00 Live Demo: "Someone Like You" 4:55 Final Results & "The Assist" 6:15 My Final Advice for Beginners 🎹 Get a MIDI Cable for your iPad: 🎤 Check out Simply Sing If you’re using Simply Piano, let me know in the comments: what level are you on? And if there’s another app you want me to review, drop the name below! #SimplyPiano #PianoReview #LearnPiano #PianoTeacher #MusicApp #PianoTutorial