Buzz Slutzky learns to speak a musical language with ROLI Learn
"The feeling that you can create music is so empowering. It's been really rewarding to learn something new that I never thought that I could."
Learning piano can be the start of an exciting new journey for learners at any age, whether you’re a child just starting or an adult coming back to music after years away. But it can be a bit confusing trying to figure out what songs to start with, how to read musical notation, hand placement, posture, and how to build a disciplined practice routine. That’s exactly the challenge Buzz, a multi-disciplinary artist living in New York, faced when they decided to get back into piano playing. This time, Buzz wanted a way to learn that felt intuitive, fun, and motivating, and they found that with ROLI Learn.
“Musical notation used to feel like a foreign language to me, and it blows my mind that I get it now.“
Buzz quickly realized that learning piano can give you a boost of creative confidence, unlocking a new way to bring musical joy into their life and expanding their relationship with music. Each session became a mix of building muscle memory, structured guidance, and small, achievable wins and incremental progress. "The feeling that you can create music is so empowering. It's been really rewarding to learn something new that I never thought that I could."
Unlike traditional lessons, ROLI Learn is a comprehensive ecosystem that seamlessly integrates hardware, software, and interactive learning into one unified experience. With ROLI Piano or Piano M, glowing keys guide your hands, helping you understand patterns, chords, and melodies visually. Plus, the ROLI Learn app ties it all together. It follows how you play, adjusts to your pace, and celebrates every milestone. Tailored lessons and challenges adapt as you progress, and an ever-growing library of songs you love that make practice feel like play. Paired with Airwave, ROLI’s hand-tracking technology watches your movements in real time, offering gentle corrections on timing, posture, and technique — just like having a piano teacher by your side.
“The feeling that you can create music is so empowering. It's been really rewarding to learn something new that I never thought that I could.“
People of all ages are finding that the ROLI Piano System removes the friction of starting an instrument, replaces it with clear direction, and makes every step of the journey rewarding.
It’s this innovative, cohesive approach to music education that recently earned the ROLI Piano System a 2026 CES Innovation Award, highlighting its role in reshaping how learners of all ages discover and enjoy piano.
Want to feel empowered through music this year? Discover the ROLI Piano System. From glowing keys to hand-tracking to adaptive lessons, the ROLI Piano System is a playful, supportive learning partner that grows with you at every stage of your musical journey.
Find out more about Buzz's artistic world on Instagram and their official website.
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