The honest answers to the questions Bethany hears the most.
I'm in my 60s, 70s, or older. Am I too old?
Bethany's most active members include grandparents in their 70s. Lonnie wrote her "you've taught a 70-year-young man how to worship the Lord." Marcia Scott, age 70, plays inversions. Rita, in her late 60s, is now playing keyboard on her church's worship team. Your age is not the barrier. The right method is. Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, 10,000 Reasons — it's still in reach.
I've taken traditional lessons before and failed. Why would this be different?
This is the most common story Bethany hears. She took 10 years of traditional piano lessons herself and felt the exact same way — frustrated, confused, never able to just sit down and play. Traditional lessons teach you to read music note by note. Simplified Piano teaches you chord-first, so you're playing real worship songs from the very first week. Different method. Different result.
I don't have time to dedicate to daily practice. Will this still work?
Yes. Bethany teaches that 10 minutes a day is enough — and members confirm it constantly. Every lesson is short (most under 9 minutes). You can mark complete and unlock the next, or skip ahead if you already know something. There's no countdown, no shame, no schedule. Your pace, your life.
I'm not "techy." Will I get lost in the platform?
The community lives inside the Mighty Networks app — one of the simplest community platforms there is. There's a one-click install (or you can use any web browser, like checking email). Everything is laid out in a single sidebar: Live Events, Your Worship Piano Journey, Tutorial Library, Settings. If you can use email or Facebook, you can use this. And if you get stuck, you can message Bethany directly.
I have arthritis or stiff fingers. Will this work for me?
Yes — many members do. The chord-based method is actually gentler than traditional note-by-note playing because your hand moves less. You can also slow every tutorial down to 0.5x or 0.75x speed (Bethany shows you exactly how inside the membership).
What's the minimum I can expect in my first month?
Bethany's own commitment: "Being able to quickly play 1–2 songs in their first month and sing along." That's the floor. Many members go much further — 5 songs in 4 weeks, 35 songs in 4 months, first time on a worship team in under 2 months.
How is this different from Worship Piano Academy or your other courses?
Each of those is a one-time course purchase — you buy lessons. Plus is a community membership. You get every lesson, but you also get LIVE monthly sessions with Bethany, direct chat with her, an active community of fellow worship musicians, and a constantly growing library (monthly new exclusive lessons forever). The other programs are static. Plus is alive.
How is this different from your free YouTube channel?
The YouTube channel is free and brilliant — you should keep watching it. But it's unsequenced. Songs in random order. No path. No community. No chord sheets you can print and use. No live sessions. No way to message Bethany. Plus is the structured version with the teacher and the people, all in one place.
Which plan should I choose — monthly or annual?
Most members who plan to make piano a real part of their year choose Annual. Monthly ($30/month) is a simple way to step inside and see how it feels. Annual ($240/year — just $20/month) saves you $120 over the year. If you already know piano is something you want to make space for this year, Annual gives you the freedom to focus on the music instead of the bill each month.
What if it doesn't work for me?
You're covered twice. First, your 7-day free trial — cancel any time in your first week and you'll never be charged. Then, a 30-day money-back guarantee on top of that. If you decide to continue and change your mind within 30 days of your first charge, just email
info@simplifiedpiano.com for a full refund — no questions, no process.
