Super-fun piano lessons that work.
Start playing songs from your very first lesson! With our groundbreaking method, you’ll learn to read, understand, and create music. It’s a complete education that’s affordable and packed with fun for every age.
Video Lessons
Whether you want to master the basics or grasp advanced music theory concepts, our 300+ videos make it easy and fun to learn piano online.
Practice Plans
Practice makes perfect—when you know what to practice and when. After each lesson, you’ll have a detailed practice plan that walks you through exactly what to work on each day.
Progress Tracking
Know where you left off and what to do next with a dashboard that tracks your progress. Hit milestones and earn points along the way.
Interactive Games
No more tedious memorization and endless drilling. Our online games make learning everything from music theory to rhythm more fun and engaging.
Learn at home with Mr. Hoffman’s proven method.
As an expert educator and pianist, Mr. Hoffman makes learning piano accessible to everyone. Go at your own pace, from the comfort of home—and join the tens of thousands of students around the world who have become confident musicians through the Hoffman Academy.

Kids
“I have two children who have learned to love practicing the piano because of your fun, information-packed videos! Thank you!"
Imagine your kids having so much fun learning piano that they keep coming back to the bench on their own! Our short lessons keep them engaged while guiding them on what to practice, so you don’t have to.

Homeschool
"Our six-year old is excitedly showing everyone that she can play Hot Cross Buns. I appreciate that the lesson included history, theory, recognizing patterns, and actually playing!"
Give your kids a high-quality, proven piano education that’s grounded in learning theory. With our method, your young learners will have the resources and guidance needed to become life-long musicians.

Teachers
"I am in my 9th year of teaching and have never had a resource comparable to this!"
Inspire your students with fresh ideas and resources based on the latest learning science. Our multi-sensory approach lets you tap into kids’ natural curiosity, instill confidence, and develop whole-musicianship skills.

Adult Learners
"I looked all over the Internet for lessons for adults, but they do not seem to stress the very basics. I love the lessons! I find them engaging, helpful, and excellent pedagogy."
Learn, or re-learn, to play piano online with just 15 minutes of practice a day! Our step-by-step approach gives you a solid foundation for reading and playing the music you love, on your schedule.
Can you really learn to play piano online?
You may be wondering, “is it better to learn piano in person or online?” Here at Hoffman Academy, we believe that both have their advantages. Hoffman Academy started with in-person lessons and with the advances in online learning, we embraced the power of technology to create professionally produced self-paced videos, listening tracks, and learning games to reach even more piano enthusiasts. The effective use of technology is one of the reasons online piano lessons help students remain engaged and motivated, all on your own schedule. The best way to find out if online piano lessons really work is to give it a try. All of our online piano lessons are available for free with additional Premium learning features available. You can experience how much fun it can be to take piano lessons online while learning the piano from the comfort of your own home. Get started with Piano Lesson 1.
The best way to start learning piano is to get started! Parents who give their children the gift of a musical education start them out on a path that will enrich their lives in so many ways. Studying music develops discipline, hand-eye coordination, intelligence, and creates a skill that can bring happiness to both the performer and to all who listen. Studying music at any age is good for body, mind, and spirit, and something to enjoy for a lifetime. Learn to play piano online by creating a free account.