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Adult Learners

Diatonic Chords in Major and Minor Keys
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
Learning the E major Scale on piano
MUSIC THEORY
Learning the E major Scale on Piano
By Claire Robertson
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.
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
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
What is a pentatonic scale? Learn how to play pentatonic scales here.
MUSIC THEORY
What is a Pentatonic Scale? Piano Tutorial
By Hannah Kendall
The 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
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
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: 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
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 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
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
Best Piano Learning App for Adults.
ADULT LEARNERS
Qualities of the Best Piano App for Adults
By Hoffman Academy Team
What is the best way 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
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
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
Pentascale Guide
DOWNLOADS
What is a Pentascale?
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
How to read bass clef notes
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Bass Clef Notes on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
Black History: Funk & Motown Masters
By Hoffman Academy Team
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
Black History: Rock & Roll Royalty
By Hoffman Academy Team
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
Black History: Pop Stars
By Hoffman Academy Team
Silent Night sheet music
SHEET MUSIC
Silent Night Sheet Music
By Claire Robertson
Learning piano as an adult.
ADULT LEARNERS
Learning Piano as an Adult
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC HISTORY
What Is African American Music Appreciation Month?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano Recital Tips.
QUICK TIPS
Piano Recital Prep 101: How to Prepare for a Piano Recital
By Hoffman Academy Team
What does it mean to be tone deaf? Learn about tone deafness (known as amusia) and how to identity tones better
QUICK TIPS
Am I Tone Deaf?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Easy piano chords | I IV V chord progressions | piano chords that sound good together.
QUICK TIPS
How To Play Easy Piano Chords: The I-IV-V Chord Progression
By Hoffman Academy Team
What is a metronome? Piano metronome use & tips.
QUICK TIPS
What is a Metronome? Learn How to Use a Metronome
By Hoffman Academy Team
Popular piano songs to learn.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
5 Popular Piano Songs To Learn This Summer
By Hoffman Academy Team
GETTING STARTED
Music Terms for Beginning Piano Students
By Hoffman Academy Team
What is atonal music? Learn all about atonal music here.
MUSIC THEORY
What is Atonal Music?
By Hoffman Academy Team
QUICK TIPS
How to Overcome Your Fear of Singing
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to know if a piano is out of tune: Piano tuning tips.
PIANO
How To Tell If My Piano Is Out Of Tune - Piano Tuning Tips
By Hoffman Academy Team
FOR PARENTS
Active Listening Exercises & Examples for Fun Music Learning
By Hoffman Academy Team
How Much Piano Will You Learn in One Year?
GETTING STARTED
What Can I Learn In One Year of Piano Lessons?
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Make a Video of Yourself Playing the Piano
QUICK TIPS
How to Make a Great Video of Yourself Playing the Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
The art of fearless performing piano
QUICK TIPS
The Art of Fearless Performing
By Hoffman Academy Team
5 advantages of learning piano online
FOR PARENTS
Five Advantages of Learning Piano Online
By Hoffman Academy Team
Do online piano lessons work? Yes! See what makes for the best piano lessons online now.
FOR PARENTS
Do Online Piano Lessons Really Work?
By Hoffman Academy Team
How long does it take to learn piano? Use our piano time calculator to learn piano.
QUICK TIPS
How Long Does It Take to Learn Piano?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Sight reading practice tips.
QUICK TIPS
Sight Reading Practice Tips
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to play a piano with both hands. Learn how to play the piano the correct way.
QUICK TIPS
How to Play Piano with Both Hands for Beginning Pianists
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano Accompaniment Tips from Hoffman Academy.
QUICK TIPS
Learn Piano Accompaniment - Tips for Beginning Pianists
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learning piano chords for beginners including all piano major chords and piano minor chords piano players need.
QUICK TIPS
How to Read and Play Piano Chords
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
How to Choose The Correct Piano Chord
By Hoffman Academy Team
When to begin piano lessons - Learn what age to start beginning piano lessons. Piano for 4 year old & 5 year old learners.
GETTING STARTED
Beginning Piano Lessons - What Is the Best Age to Begin Piano Lessons?
By Hoffman Academy Team