When I was 11 years old I started my piano lessons & piano chords at a private instructor. I never hated the yearly exam and I quit after I finished my grade 3 Piano Examination. I was interested in learning how to play for fun and not for the certificate. And you can too for FREE by signing up for the newsletters at PlayPiano dot com, no obligation. You will receive emails on how to play the piano chords and chord progressions every 5 days or so. If you are interested to learn how to play specific pieces of music, you can purchase them through their website too.