Over the past two decades, alternative music has slowly bled and blended its way into the mainstream. The resulting music is responsible for some of pop music’s most interesting contributions. The “indie” genre is a broad term that encompasses many other genres, but its defining characteristic is its embrace of DIY (do it yourself) philosophy in terms of writing and recording music. If you’re looking for some interesting songs to learn on piano, then starting with indie music is a great choice. These songs aren’t overly produced or difficult to play. We’ve got six excellent indie piano songs to teach you in this article. We’ll provide the lyrics and chord charts. We recommend taking some time memorizing the chords and chord transitions before you jump into these songs if you’re new to the piano. Check out our recent article on piano chords and intervals if you want to learn how chords work. Ready to get started? {read}