This is definitely not a course for beginners! I am not a beginner piano player... just wanted to learn some theory and use the course as a "refresher" after a long time away from the piano. I found the terminology, new to me, confusing and not explained that well. The workbook was not that helpful. The video is not clear when showing the professor playing - hard to tell what keys she is on. If you have played an instrument previously, you could understand music scores but if not you would be lost.