MEET OUR PIANO TEACHERS

We are a team of dedicated musicians and educators, ready to do what ever it takes grow your skills.

Wade McNutt

Founder/Teacher

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Wade McNutt is a music educator, pianist, and the founder of Piano Chops. With a degree in commercial music and years of professional performance and teaching experience, Wade is passionate about making learning the piano simple, fun, and accessible—no matter your background or skill level.

After teaching at the college level—where he led the piano department and directed live performance groups—Wade began creating online tutorials to help students around the world play popular worship songs and contemporary music by ear. His YouTube videos quickly gained traction, and what started as a side project turned into a full-time mission to equip musicians everywhere with practical tools, encouragement, and a supportive learning community.

Today, Piano Chops serves thousands of students globally, offering lessons, cheat sheets, and guided courses designed to help you grow as a confident and creative player.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, Wade is here to help you take the next step on your musical journey.

Cary Banks

Teacher

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Cary is a professional musician, songwriter and music educator. As a member of the Maines Brothers Band, he was inducted into the West Texas Walk of Fame in Lubbock Texas, and recorded albums with Mercury Records and Texas Soul Records. As a songwriter he’s had songs recorded by The Maines Brothers Band, Jerry Jordan, Cheyenne Ward, Jeremy Crady, Floyd Brown and many others. Cary’s song “Lay It Down” won first place in a National Song Contest in Los Angeles, California. He’s also received a Silver Telly Award as a featured artist and co-host of the Public Broadcasting series “Storytellers & Music Makers.”