Abstract: Training apparatus for use with a keyboard comprises a rigid support and a stabilizing bar having optional hand guides. The stabilizing bar is attached to the support, preferably pivotably, such that, when said training apparatus is positioned in front of a keyboard, an operator's hands are positioned between but not touching the support and the stabilizing bar when the operator's fingers are positioned over their home keys on the keyboard. In an alternate embodiment, the support for the stabilizing bar is formed integrally with the keyboard support.