Looking for a way to surprise your loved ones this holiday season? Why not surprise them with a song? All you need is a piano, some motivation, and a little help with the music (that's where we'll come in).

Most people think they can't play an instrument. Whether they've never tried or given up, people assume that they're just not musical enough to learn.

Frankly, we don't believe it. You might be too old to believe in Santa Claus, but you're never too old to believe in yourself. Step-by-step, you can learn to play a song that's guaranteed to make the special people in your life smile this holiday season.

Step 1. Pick a song

To start, Maybe you already have a song in mind. If so, great! If not, try learning one of these holiday classics.

• O Christmas Tree
• Silent Night

If you can't think of a song to play, check out our song library to find one of your favorites. Learning piano is always easier when you learn with the music you love.

Once you've picked a song, it's on to the next step.

Step 2. Learn your song

You might wonder, "How in the world am I going to learn this song? I've never played piano!"

That's why we started flowkey. Our interactive app makes learning piano easy and accessible for everyone. Whether you're a modern-day Mozart or have never even touched a keyboard, flowkey offers song arrangements for players of all skill levels.

If you're just starting out, try taking our free beginner course to get a feel for the piano. If you feel like you've got the hang of things, open the song you've chosen to learn and follow along. With a little bit of time and patience, we're sure you can master the music for the holiday.

Now that you're playing the song confidently, there's just one thing left to do.

Step 3. Plan or record your performance

Now it's time for the big performance!

If you're comfortable playing in front of people, take time to plan your performance. Pick a time and place you know your audience will be together. Make sure you have a piano ready that everybody can gather around.

Maybe you love the spotlight, but for some people, the idea of performing in front of an audience can be pretty frightening. The good news? You don't have to perform your song in front of anybody.

We recommend picking a time to record yourself performing the song, a time when you feel relaxed and excited to play music. Take your time and give the song a couple of tries and pick your favorite.

Recording yourself playing is also a great idea if you can't be with your family and friends during the holidays. They're sure to love the surprise musical message. With your recording, you'll help connect people around the world and spread some holiday cheer.

Learn piano with flowkey

Don't want your musical journey to end after learning just one song? With flowkey, learning piano is always right at your finger tips. With over 1,500 songs and step-by-step courses, you'll be able to reach all of your piano goals.