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Adult Learners

PIANO
Intermediate Piano Pieces & Techniques
By Rebecca Carlson
MUSIC THEORY
Ledger Lines 101
By Rebecca Carlson
Melodic Dictation Practice Tips
MUSIC THEORY
Melodic Dictation Practice Tips & Exercises
By Claire Robertson
How To Play Minor Chords
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play Minor Chords for Piano Learners
By Claire Robertson
FOR PARENTS
Is Piano Hard to Learn? Our Guidance for Ages 5+
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn blues scales on piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Blues Scales on Piano
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Simple vs Compound Meter: Examples & Free Resources
By Hannah Kendall
What is texture in music? Learn all about musical texture.
ADULT LEARNERS
What is Texture in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
Gospel piano music lessons & song tutorials.
SHEET MUSIC
Gospel Piano Lessons & Sheet Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
4 chord songs
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Playing 4 Chord Songs on the Piano
By Claire Robertson
Piano pedagogy 101 - with books & learning resources.
FOR TEACHERS
Piano Pedagogy 101
By Jesse Preis
Piano duets for beginners & intermediate pianists.
FOR KIDS
Piano Duets for Beginners and Intermediate Pianists
By Jesse Preis
Learn all about meter in music with Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
What is Meter in Music?
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Music Theory for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
Beginner Piano Books for All Types of Learners
SHEET MUSIC
Beginner Piano Books for All Types of Learners
By Claire Robertson
The Real Benefits of Playing an Instrument
ADULT LEARNERS
The Real Benefits of Playing an Instrument
By Claire Robertson
QUICK TIPS
Piano Levels Explained: Info & Comparisons
By Jesse Preis
What Is The Whole Tone Scale?
MUSIC THEORY
What is the Whole Tone Scale?
By Hannah Kendall
Free Piano Tracker & Planning Resources.
MAKING PRACTICE FUN
Free Piano Tracker and Planning Resources
By Claire Robertson
How to play music by Beethoven on piano.
PIANO
How to Play Music by Beethoven on Piano
By Jesse Preis
Piano technique method for beginners.
PIANO
Piano Technique for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
Piano Cheat Sheets: Free Resources for Beginners
THEORY PAGES
12 Piano Cheat Sheet Resources for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
Common Chord Progressions for Piano Students
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn to play various piano styles with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
Learn to Play These Piano Styles with Hoffman Academy
By Hannah Kendall
Piano Learning Software: Benefits and Resources
FOR PARENTS
Piano Learning Software Benefits and Resources
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
What are Modes in Music Theory?
By Jesse Preis
Playing the C-sharp major scale
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the C-Sharp Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
Play the F-Sharp Major Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
QUICK TIPS
Keeping Beat at the Piano: Metronome Options
By Jesse Preis
Explore the B-Flat Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Explore the B-flat Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn the E-Flat Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the E-Flat Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
Play the G-Sharp Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Play the F-Sharp Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Play the F-sharp Minor Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Exploring the D Major Piano Scale.
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the D Major Scale: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
Free printable sheet music for piano beginners.
SHEET MUSIC
Free Printable Sheet Music for Piano Learners
By Rebecca Carlson
All Piano Scales Guide: Major, Minor & More.
MUSIC THEORY
All Piano Scales Guide: Major, Minor & More
By Rebecca Carlson
Playing the A-flat major piano scale
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the A-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the B-Flat Major Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the B-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
All About the E-flat Major Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
All About the E-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn How to Play Piano with Hoffman Academy and Begin for Free.
GETTING STARTED
Learn How to Play Piano with Hoffman Academy
By Claire Robertson
What is Articulation in Music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is Articulation in Music?
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn how to memorize a song on piano.
QUICK TIPS
How to Memorize a Song on Piano
By Hannah Kendall
Free piano chord chart download.
DOWNLOADS
Our Piano Chord Chart is Essential for Beginning Pianists
By Jesse Preis
Essential Music Theory for Beginners: The Fundamentals
MUSIC THEORY
Essential Music Theory for Beginners: The Fundamentals
By Claire Robertson
Learning the Scale of A Major
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the Scale of A Major: Piano Tutorial
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the F Major Scale
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the F Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the C Major Scale on Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the C Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Easy piano song tutorials to practice your skills.
GETTING STARTED
Easy Piano Song Tutorials to Practice Your Skills
By Hannah Kendall
How to Read Music | Essential Tips for Beginners.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Music : Essential Tips for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
Learning Beginner Songs on Piano.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Learning Beginner Songs on Piano - 14 Pieces to Play
By Claire Robertson
Learn how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on the piano.
FOR KIDS
How to Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the Piano
By Jesse Preis
Intermediate piano sheet music from Hoffman Academy - free and premium options.
SHEET MUSIC
Intermediate Piano Sheet Music
By Jesse Preis
What is a Triplet in Music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is a Triplet in Music?
By Claire Robertson
Illustrated characters of romantic period composers Clara Schumann, Franz Liszt, and Johannes Brahms
MUSIC HISTORY
Romantic Period Music: Composers, Characteristics & Sheet Music
By Hannah Kendall
MUSIC THEORY
Diatonic Chords in Major and Minor Keys
By Claire Robertson
What is musical phrasing? Learn all about phrasing in music.
MUSIC THEORY
What Is Music Phrasing & Why Is It Important?
By Jesse Preis
Piano Exercises for Beginners.
QUICK TIPS
Piano Exercises for Beginners: Warming Up & Practicing Effectively
By Claire Robertson
Guide to the Grand Staff: Notes & Names for Musicians.
MUSIC THEORY
Guide to the Grand Staff: Notes & Names
By Jesse Preis
Piano note key graphic with words binary, ternary, strophic, and rondo
MUSIC THEORY
What is Form in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
Learn the Benefits of Hanon Exercises for Piano Players.
PIANO
The Benefits of Hanon Exercises for Piano Players
By Jesse Preis
The E Major Scale on Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Learning the E Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Best Piano App for Beginners: 2023
PIANO
The Best Piano App for Beginners - 2023 Edition
By Claire Robertson
Piano Notes for Beginners.
PIANO
Learning & Playing Piano Notes for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
How to read piano sheet music with Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
How to Read Piano Sheet Music
By Jesse Preis
Info on Classical Piano: Composers, Musical Pieces, and History.
MUSIC HISTORY
Discover Classical Piano: Composers, Musical Pieces, and History
By Jesse Preis
young child playing piano
QUICK TIPS
How to Get Better at Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
Buy piano sheet music from the Hoffman Academy Store.
SHEET MUSIC
Buy Piano Sheet Music from Our Online Store
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn easy Disney piano songs with Hoffman Academy.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Learn These 6 Easy Disney Piano Songs Today
By Rebecca Carlson
What is a pentatonic scale? Learn how to play these scales here.
MUSIC THEORY
What is a Pentatonic Scale? Piano Tutorial
By Hannah Kendall
Circle of Fifths: Piano Tips
MUSIC THEORY
The Circle of Fifths: Piano Tutorial
By Jesse Preis
Learn about musical scales from around the world.
MUSIC THEORY
Our List of Music Scales From Around the World
By Hannah Kendall
Exploring the G Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the G Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
What are triads in music? Learn how to play piano triads with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Playing Piano Triads: Music Theory in Action
By Rebecca Carlson
The significance of what learning music taught me - Hoffman Academy.
ADULT LEARNERS
The Significance of What Learning Music Taught Me
By Jesse Preis
Fun piano songs to learn with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
10 Fun Songs to Learn on Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn types of seventh chords with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Learning Types of Seventh Chords: Major, Minor, & Diminished
By Hannah Kendall
Learn music theory online with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Music Theory Online with These Top Music Theory Tools
By Claire Robertson
How to read lead sheets for piano with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
How to Read Piano Lead Sheets
By Rebecca Carlson
What are Intervals in Music Theory? Learn Piano Intervals
MUSIC THEORY
What are Intervals in Music Theory?
By Hannah Kendall
F Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
 All About the F Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn about accidentals in music with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Understanding Accidentals in Music
By Jesse Preis
How to get piano lessons at home on your own schedule with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
Learn How to Get Piano Lessons at Home on Your Schedule
By Hannah Kendall
Learn music terms with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
A Music Terms List for Deeper Understanding
By Hoffman Academy Team
Treble Clef Notes on Staff for Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Treble Clef Notes on Piano
By Claire Robertson
Learn about melody in music with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Melody in Music? Learn How to Make a Melody on Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
ADULT LEARNERS
How to Play Blues on Piano for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
C Minor Piano Chords & Notes.
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Chords in C Minor
By Claire Robertson
Jazz Piano Chords | Jazz Chords & Progressions | How to Play Jazz Piano for Beginners.
ADULT LEARNERS
Learning Jazz Piano Chords: Jazz Chords & Progressions for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
what is timbre in music
MUSIC THEORY
What is Timbre in Music? Description and Examples
By Hoffman Academy Team
Can you play piano on a 25-key keyboard?
PIANO
Can You Play Piano on a 25-Key Keyboard? Yes, and Here's How
By Hoffman Academy Team
Tips for singing and playing at the same time.
QUICK TIPS
6 Tips and Tricks for Learning How to Sing and Play Piano at the Same Time
By Hoffman Academy Team
The Best Piano Learning App for Adults.
ADULT LEARNERS
Qualities of the Best Piano Learning App for Adults
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn how to teach yourself piano.
ADULT LEARNERS
How To Teach Yourself Piano With Our Help
By Hoffman Academy Team
sight reading approach to music practice
GETTING STARTED
Is Sight Reading Music Practice the Best Way to Learn Piano?
By Hoffman Academy Team
The first thing to learn on piano for beginners
GETTING STARTED
The First Thing to Learn When Beginning Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
B Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learning about the B Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s History: Where & when he was born, famous compositions
MUSIC HISTORY
Who was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
By Claire Robertson
Guide to All Minor Scales Piano
DOWNLOADS
The Ultimate Guide to All Minor Scales: Piano Edition
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Get Back to Piano after a Break
QUICK TIPS
How to Get Back to Piano after a Break
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn How to Play “We Don't Talk About Bruno”: Piano Sheet Music with Notes & Chords.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
We Don’t Talk About Bruno: Piano Tutorial for Beginners
By Hoffman Academy Team