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MUSIC THEORY
Playing the Chromatic Scale: Piano Fingering
By Jesse Preis
Diatonic Chords in Major and Minor Keys
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
Learning the E major Scale on piano
MUSIC THEORY
Learning the E major Scale on Piano
By Claire Robertson
Piano Notes for Beginners.
PIANO
Learning & Playing Piano Notes for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
How to read piano sheet music.
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
What is harmony in music theory? Find out with Hoffman Academy
MUSIC THEORY
What is Harmony in Music?
By Hannah Kendall
Where to buy piano sheet music - Hoffman Academy Store.
SHEET MUSIC
Buy Piano Sheet Music from Our Online Store
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn easy Disney piano songs.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Learn These 6 Easy Disney Piano Songs Today
By Rebecca Carlson
Online Music Classes for Kids.
FOR PARENTS
Why Online Music Classes for Kids are So Important
By Claire Robertson
The Circle of Fifths | Piano Tips.
MUSIC THEORY
The Circle of Fifths: Piano Tutorial
By Jesse Preis
Learn about famous piano players throughout history with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC HISTORY
Learn About Famous Piano Players Throughout History
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
The G Minor Piano Scale including the G minor relative major, key signature, harmonic minor & melodic minor scales.
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the G Minor Piano Scale
By Claire Robertson
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 songs to learn on piano with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
10 Fun Songs to Learn on Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
What is tempo in music? Tempo definition and tempo examples.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Tempo in Music?
By Jesse Preis
Exploring a music curriculum | homeschool & charter school options.
HOMESCHOOL
Exploring a Music Curriculum: Homeschool & Charter School Options
By Claire Robertson
Gifts for piano students and teachers.
FOR PARENTS
10 Gifts for Piano Students
By Rebecca Carlson
How to read lead sheets for piano with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
How to Read Piano Lead Sheets
By Rebecca Carlson
F Minor Piano Scale: Notes, Chords, F Minor Key Signature, F Minor Relative Major, Songs in F minor.
MUSIC THEORY
 All About the F Minor Piano Scale
By Claire Robertson
Learn about accidentals in music with Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Understanding Accidentals in Music
By Jesse Preis
Tips and design ideas for a music room at home.
QUICK TIPS
Tips and Design Ideas for a Music Room at Home
By Rebecca Carlson
Fun music games for kids online. Play now!
GAMES
Fun Music Games for Kids Online That You Must Try!
By Rebecca Carlson
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 Hoffman Academy Team
C Minor Scale: C Min Chords & Piano Notes. Natural Minor, Melodic Minor, & Harmonic Minor.
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Chords in C Minor & Scale Options
By Claire Robertson
Jazz Piano Chords | Jazz Chord Progressions | How to Play Jazz Piano
ADULT LEARNERS
Learning Jazz Piano Chords: Jazz Chord Progressions for Beginners
By Hoffman Academy Team
what is timbre in music
MUSIC THEORY
What is Timbre in Music? Description and Examples
By Hoffman Academy Team
Free Beginner Piano Sheet Music | Easy Piano Sheet Music | Hoffman Academy
SHEET MUSIC
Explore Free Beginner Piano Sheet Music
By Rebecca Carlson
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
What is ragtime? Learn fun ragtime piano music & the history of ragtime.
MUSIC HISTORY
The History of Ragtime Music & Fun Ragtime Piano Songs to Learn
By Jesse Preis
sight reading approach to music practice
GETTING STARTED
Is Sight Reading Music Practice the Best Way to Learn Piano?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano for beginners: What is the first thing to learn on piano?
GETTING STARTED
What is The First Thing to Learn When You Play Piano?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learning the 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
Looking for easy songs to play on piano? Check out this list of easy piano songs
GETTING STARTED
Easy Piano Songs for Beginners to Learn & Play
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
Yes, you can grow up to be a musician
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
Yes, You Can Grow Up to Be a Musician!
By Hoffman Academy Team
Celebrate Women's History Month in Classical Music!
MUSIC HISTORY
Women in Music History
By Hoffman Academy Team
Who was Frederic Chopin? Famous Pieces, Piano Tutorials, Biography.
MUSIC HISTORY
Who Was Frederic Chopin?
By Hoffman Academy Team
DOWNLOADS
Piano Motivation Packet
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
Celebrate Black History Month
MUSIC HISTORY
Celebrate Black History Month
By Hoffman Academy Team
Discover a homeschool music curriculum with free homeschool piano lessons
HOMESCHOOL
How to Include a Homeschool Music Curriculum in Your Teaching
By Hoffman Academy Team
Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
MUSIC HISTORY
Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
By Hoffman Academy Team
All Major Scales: Piano Scale Guide on How to Play Major Scales on Piano. Scale fingerings included
DOWNLOADS
Learning All Major Scales - Piano Scale Guide: Free PDF Download
By Hoffman Academy Team
Who was Pauline Viardot?
MUSIC HISTORY
Who Was Pauline Viardot?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Pentascale Guide
DOWNLOADS
What is a Pentascale?
By Hoffman Academy Team
How Many Keys are on a Piano? Learn how many keys on piano there are.
PIANO
How Many Black Keys on a Piano? How Many White Piano Keys?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Interested in how to practice piano without a piano? Try this piano practice in your head!
QUICK TIPS
Can You Practice Piano in Your Head?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Mr. Hoffman's Holiday Gift Guide
FOR PARENTS
Mr. Hoffman's Holiday Gift Guide
By Hoffman Academy Team
Vivaldi Spring Sheet Music
FOR KIDS
Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons + Vivaldi’s Spring Sheet Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
Why Hoffman Academy is the Best Online Way to Learn Piano
FOR PARENTS
Why Hoffman Academy is the Best Online Way to Learn Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
sleep and learning
QUICK TIPS
Want to Learn Piano Faster? Make Sure You Get Enough Sleep!
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to read bass clef notes
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Bass Clef Notes on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Make this your summer of music with hoffman academy
FOR KIDS
Make This Your Summer of Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
4 Awesome Reasons to Join Summer Piano Camp
ACADEMY NEWS
4 Awesome Reasons to Join Our Summer Piano Camp!
By Hoffman Academy Team
DOWNLOADS
Easter Piano Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
GETTING STARTED
How to Buy a Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
note finders
THEORY PAGES
Download our Note Finder Activity
By Hoffman Academy Team
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
Black History: Rock & Roll Royalty
By Hoffman Academy Team
New Year Goals Packet
DOWNLOADS
Free Download: New Year Goals Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
Hoffman Academy Parent Guide
FOR PARENTS
Parent Guide
By Hoffman Academy Team
THEORY PAGES
Learn Christmas Songs on the Piano and Enjoy Music Theory Fun with Our Christmas Piano Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
THEORY PAGES
Thanksgiving Piano Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
Halloween Piano Packet
THEORY PAGES
Halloween Piano Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
In the Hall of the Mountain King | Sheet Music & Background Information.
SHEET MUSIC
In the Hall of the Mountain King Sheet Music | Download
By Jesse Preis
Jingle Bells Sheet Music: Learn How to Play Jingle Bells on Piano.
SHEET MUSIC
Learn to Play Jingle Bells: Piano Sheet Music | Free Download
By Jesse Preis
Fur Elise Sheet Music for Piano.
SHEET MUSIC
Für Elise Sheet Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
THEORY PAGES
St. Patrick's Day Packet For Piano Learners
By Hoffman Academy Team
Valentine's Day Piano Packet
THEORY PAGES
Valentine's Day Packet
By Hoffman Academy Team
DOWNLOADS
Tempo Indications Reference Sheet
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano Posture Checklist Sign
DOWNLOADS
Download our Piano Posture Checklist Sign
By Hoffman Academy Team
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo Sheet Music
SHEET MUSIC
Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral Sheet Music + Tips
By Hoffman Academy Team
Irish Washerwoman Sheet Music
SHEET MUSIC
Free Download: Irish Washerwoman Sheet Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
Silent Night sheet music
SHEET MUSIC
Silent Night Sheet Music
By Claire Robertson
Deck the Halls
SHEET MUSIC
Free Sheet Music: Deck The Halls
By Hoffman Academy Team
Lesson 1 Materials
GETTING STARTED
Materials for Lesson 1
By Hoffman Academy Team
"S'vivon" Sheet Music
SHEET MUSIC
Learn to Play S'vivon - Free Sheet Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
Solfege Flash Cards
FLASHCARDS
Free Download: Solfège Flashcards and Reference Sheet
By Hoffman Academy Team
GAMES
Tempo Memory Matching Game and Reference Sheet
By Hoffman Academy Team
Alphabet Cards
FLASHCARDS
Alphabet Cards
By Hoffman Academy Team
rhythm
DOWNLOADS
Heartbeat Mat
By Hoffman Academy Team
Rhythm flash cards
FLASHCARDS
Rhythm Cards: Free Download
By Hoffman Academy Team
Download blank staff paper here! Our blank sheet music will help you compose, and it’s free.
DOWNLOADS
Free Printable Staff Paper
By Hoffman Academy Team
GAMES
Free Game: Musical Bingo
By Hoffman Academy Team