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For Parents

The Use of Music in Emergent Literacy
FOR PARENTS
The Use of Music in Emergent Literacy
By Aron Bernstein
Melodic Dictation Practice Tips
MUSIC THEORY
Melodic Dictation Practice Tips & Exercises
By Claire Robertson
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
We Wish You a Merry Christmas Piano Tutorial and Sheet Music
By Rebecca Carlson
How to play classical piano music for beginners.
QUICK TIPS
How to Play Classical Piano Music for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
Purple Banner that says "What's New?" September 2024, with autumn leaves decorating the top
ACADEMY NEWS
What's New? September 2024
By Kelly Kennedy
Piano Songs for Halloween with Video Tutorials and Sheet Music
SHEET MUSIC
Piano Songs for Halloween with Video Tutorials & Sheet Music
By Rebecca Carlson
MUSIC HISTORY
All About Moonlight Sonata
By Jesse Preis
SHEET MUSIC
Explore Christmas Piano Sheet Music
By Rebecca Carlson
Free Piano Planner Sheets - PDF Downloads.
MAKING PRACTICE FUN
Free Piano Planner Sheets for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
when to move on to the next lesson
QUICK TIPS
Tips for Piano Progress: When to Move On to the Next Lesson
By Joseph Hoffman
MUSIC HISTORY
Piano Sonatas 101: Structure, Style, Examples & Sheet Music
By Jesse Preis
Best Online Resources for Learning Piano.
FOR PARENTS
The Best Online Resources to Learn Piano
By Claire Robertson
Essential materials for a piano student.
GETTING STARTED
Essential Materials for a Piano Student
By Rebecca Carlson
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
Free Music Education Resources For Teachers & Parents.
THEORY PAGES
Free Music Education Resources for Teachers & Parents
By Claire Robertson
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
Piano pedagogy 101 - with books & learning resources.
FOR TEACHERS
Piano Pedagogy 101
By Jesse Preis
Music worksheets for kids.
THEORY PAGES
20 Fun Music Worksheets for Kids
By Rebecca Carlson
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
Online rhythm games and resources.
MAKING PRACTICE FUN
Online Rhythm Games and Resources
By Jesse Preis
Image says "Trill Exercises: Piano Playing Tips & Techniques" followed by image of treble clef G marked with tr. and a wavy line.
MUSIC THEORY
Trill Exercises: Piano Playing Tips & Techniques
By Hannah Kendall
Learn Taylor Swift Piano Songs with our lessons.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Learn Taylor Swift Piano Songs with Our Tutorial
By Claire Robertson
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
How games enhance piano learning
QUICK TIPS
How Games Enhance Piano Learning
By Rebecca Carlson
QUICK TIPS
Piano Levels Explained: Info & Comparisons
By Jesse Preis
Homeschool Music Lessons for Kids
HOMESCHOOL
Homeschool Music Lessons for Kids
By Claire Robertson
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
Free online music lessons for kids.
FOR PARENTS
Free Online Music Lessons for Kids
By Hannah Kendall
Learn the C Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learn the C Minor Scale on Piano
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
Symbols for musical notes.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Symbols for Musical Notes & Rests
By Jesse Preis
Playing the A-flat major piano scale
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the A-Flat Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
The Best Free Piano App for Kids!
FOR PARENTS
Our Free Piano App for Kids Makes Learning Fun
By Rebecca Carlson
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
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Joy to the World Piano Tutorial
By Hannah Kendall
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
Franz Liszt - Artist Spotlight with Biography and Famous Compositions.
MUSIC HISTORY
Franz Liszt: Artist Spotlight
By Jesse Preis
Learn how to memorize a song on piano.
QUICK TIPS
How to Memorize a Song on Piano
By Hannah Kendall
The Essentials of an Effective Elementary Music Curriculum.
FOR PARENTS
The Essentials of an Effective Elementary Music Curriculum
By Jesse Preis
benefits of playing piano for kids & adults
PIANO
The Benefits of Playing Piano for Kids & Adults
By Rebecca Carlson
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
Playing the E Minor Scale: Piano Tips.
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the E minor Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
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
Melody vs Harmony
MUSIC THEORY
Melody Vs. Harmony: Similarities and Differences
By Rebecca Carlson
How to foster intrinsic motivation.
FOR PARENTS
How to Foster Intrinsic Motivation
By Rebecca Carlson
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
Piano worksheets for beginners and music theory packets for kids that are free!
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Worksheets & Themed Music Theory Packets for Kids
By Claire Robertson
Keyboard vs Piano: A Comparison for Music Students.
PIANO
Keyboard Vs Piano: A Comparison for Optimal Learning
By Rebecca Carlson
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
Piano facts to know.
FOR KIDS
Behind the Keys: Piano Facts to Know
By Jesse Preis
The best piano books for kids. 14 options to choose from.
SHEET MUSIC
14 Best Piano Books for Kids
By Rebecca Carlson
Kodály method in music and the heartbeat mat.
MUSIC THEORY
Kodály Method in Music
By Hannah Kendall
GETTING STARTED
Free Piano Lessons for Beginners: A Gift of Music for Everyone
By Emily Strenger
What is syncopation in music? Learn all about syncopated notes with Hoffman Academy.
FOR KIDS
What is Syncopation in Music & How to Play Syncopated Notes on Piano
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Playing the Chromatic Scale: Piano Fingering
By Jesse Preis
MUSIC THEORY
Diatonic Chords in Major and Minor Keys
By Claire Robertson
Piano tutorial for younger children.
PIANO
Piano Tutorial for Younger Children
By Rebecca Carlson
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
How to Play Happy Birthday | Piano Sheet Music | Free Download
SHEET MUSIC
How to Play Happy Birthday on Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
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