Lessons With Shana

What started as a small creative experiment has become one of the most rewarding parts of my year.

When I first began making piano visualizers, I was simply having fun. I wanted to combine my love of performance, technology, and visual design in a way that felt creative and exciting. I had no idea these short videos would end up reaching thousands of people across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.

More than anything, this project has reminded me of the power of creating because you love it.

Each visualizer began with a spark of curiosity. Over time, those small creative sparks grew into something much bigger than I expected.

Here are some of my top-performing piano visualizers of 2025, along with the stories behind them.

Steve’s Lava Chicken — 26K Views on YouTube

This one still makes me laugh.

Steve’s Lava Chicken started as a quirky musical experiment and somehow found its way to thousands of viewers on YouTube.

It reminded me that creativity does not always have to be serious to matter. Sometimes the playful, unexpected ideas are the ones that connect with people the most.

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💔 The Fate of Ophelia — 72K Views on Instagram

This hauntingly beautiful visualizer struck a deep chord with viewers. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, “The Fate of Ophelia” captures the emotional fragility of one of literature’s most tragic characters. Watching it connect with over 70,000 people reminded me how art — even in a short video — can move and unite us.

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👻 Thriller — 33K Views on Instagram

I had so much fun creating this one for Halloween! The energy, the rhythm, the cinematic flair — everything about “Thriller” was pure joy to produce. It’s the perfect reminder that seasonal creativity can bring people together, and that embracing a theme can inspire some of your most shareable work.

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🌅 Golden – Rumi (feat. Mira & Zoey) — 148K Views on Pinterest

This piece blew me away. “Golden” became my most popular visualizer on Pinterest, with over 148,000 impressions and counting. I loved pairing Rumi’s poetic spirit with a warm, visual aesthetic — it seemed to capture a sense of peace that people really responded to.

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💛 Golden by JVKE — 7.4K Views on TikTok

A pop favorite with a message that never gets old: finding light, love, and hope. This TikTok visualizer reminded me how rewarding it can be to reimagine modern songs through a pianist’s lens. Even short-form platforms can be a space for genuine artistry when you bring intention and heart to what you share.

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🎄 Deck the Halls à la Mozart

And now… my newest project! I’ve been working on “Deck the Halls à la Mozart,” a festive mashup that combines Christmas cheer with classical flair. This one feels like a celebration of everything I’ve learned through making these visualizers — blending tradition, creativity, and pure musical fun.

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🌟 What I’ve Learned

If there’s one thing these projects have taught me, it’s that the creative process itself is the reward. Whether a video gets 100 views or 100,000, each one represents a moment of joy, exploration, and connection.

If you’ve been waiting for a “perfect” time to start your own creative project — consider this your sign to just begin. Follow what excites you. Make the thing that makes you light up. You never know who it might reach.

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✨ Explore My Work

🎬 YouTube: Lessons with Shana
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📌 Pinterest: Follow me on Pinterest

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Written by Shana Swain, creator of Lessons with Shana — music educator, pianist, and content creator dedicated to inspiring creativity in musicians of all ages.

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