A keyboard musical instrument learning aid having a plurality of keys including: sensing means operatively associated with the keyboard for sensing the presence of an object at a spaced disposition with respect to the keys of the keyboard; positioning means operatively associated with the sensing means for positioning the sensing means such that the spaced disposition is within a predetermined space with respect to the keys; and reporting means operatively associated with the sensing means and operable to report when an object is sensed to be present at the spaced disposition.