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For Parents

Key Signatures Made Easy
MUSIC THEORY
Key Signatures Made Easy: Our Complete Guide for Piano Players
By Claire Robertson
Group piano lessons: Everything you need to know.
FOR PIANO LEARNERS
Everything You Need to Know About Group Piano Lessons
By Jesse Preis
What's New? June 2025 releases including Solfeggietto and Gymnopédie No. 1
ACADEMY NEWS
What's new? June 2025
By Kelly Kennedy
Explore hundreds of free piano tutorials.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Explore Hundreds of Free Piano Tutorials
By Claire Robertson
Great piano songs from famous songwriters.
MUSIC HISTORY
Great Piano Songs from Famous Songwriters
By Jesse Preis
Learning piano keys: notes, navigation, and more with Hoffman Academy
MUSIC THEORY
Learning Piano Keys: Notes, Navigation & More
By Claire Robertson
All about improvisation in music for piano players.
MUSIC THEORY
All About Improvisation in Music for Piano Players
By Jesse Preis
Learn all about the Dorian Mode, how to use it, and famous songs that use it.
MUSIC THEORY
Dorian Mode Explained: Sound, Songs & How to Use It
By Aron Bernstein
11 Music Coloring Sheets for Kids
THEORY PAGES
11 Music Coloring Sheets for Kids
By Claire Robertson
ACADEMY NEWS
What's new? May 2025
By Kelly Kennedy
Piano Movement: The motion of a pianist and a musical form.
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Movement: The Motion of a Pianist and a Musical Form
By Jesse Preis
The Best Music Learning App.
MUSIC THEORY
The Best Music Learning Apps
By Claire Robertson
Discover the Lydian mode, how it works, and when to use it.
MUSIC THEORY
Lydian Mode: How to Hear, Play, and Apply It in Music
By Aron Bernstein
The greatest film composers of all time.
MUSIC HISTORY
The Greatest Film Composers of All Time That You Need to Know
By Jesse Preis
Rhythm worksheets for beginners.
THEORY PAGES
12 Rhythm Worksheets for Beginners
By Rebecca Carlson
What's New? April 2025 - Minecraft, Canon in D, Primary Chords Guide, etc
ACADEMY NEWS
What's new? April 2025
By Kelly Kennedy
Beat vs. Rhythm: Similarities & Differences.
MUSIC THEORY
Beat vs Rhythm - Similarities & Differences
By Hannah Kendall
Duke Ellington's biography.
MUSIC HISTORY
Exploring Duke Ellington’s Life, Music & Impact
By Jesse Preis
Ear training for beginners on piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Ear Training for Beginners on Piano
By Claire Robertson
Music Classes for Kindergarten
FOR PARENTS
Exploring Music Classes for Kindergarteners
By Claire Robertson
Canon in D by Pachelbel.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Pachelbel’s Canon in D: A Musical Masterpiece You Can Learn
By Claire Robertson
Musicianship: What it is and how to sharpen your skills.
QUICK TIPS
Musicianship: What It Is & How to Sharpen Your Skills
By Joseph Hoffman
What's new? March 2025
ACADEMY NEWS
What's new? March 2025
By Kelly Kennedy
FOR TEACHERS
Music Activities for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Students
By Hannah Kendall
MUSIC THEORY
What Is Beat in Music?
By Claire Robertson
The Well-Rounded Musician is a webinar designed to help with teaching music to students.
FOR TEACHERS
The Well-Rounded Musician: A Webinar on Teaching Music to Kids
By Joseph Hoffman
How to Harmonize. A step by step guide for beginners.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Harmonize: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
By Aron Bernstein
The best digital piano with weighted keys for beginners.
PIANO
The Best Digital Pianos with Weighted Keys for Beginners
By Joseph Hoffman
What's new? February 2025 Piano Tutorials & More
ACADEMY NEWS
What's new? February 2025
By Kelly Kennedy
Music Note Identification
MUSIC THEORY
Music Note Identification Worksheets
By Claire Robertson
Finger independence exercises for pianists.
QUICK TIPS
Finger Independence Exercises for Pianists
By Jesse Preis
What is pitch in music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is Pitch in Music?
By Claire Robertson
Piano rhythm exercises for beginners.
FOR TEACHERS
Piano Rhythm Exercises for Beginners
By Aron Bernstein
Easy piano pieces for church with sheet music and tutorials.
SHEET MUSIC
5 Easy Piano Pieces for Church
By Hannah Kendall
What's New? January 2025 | Images of sheet music & blog article headers
ACADEMY NEWS
What's new? January 2025
By Kelly Kennedy
Guide to Different Types of Pianos.
PIANO
Your Guide to Different Types of Pianos
By Claire Robertson
Alberti Bass Technique for Piano
MUSIC THEORY
Alberti Bass Technique for Piano
By Aron Bernstein
Composer Bela Bartok.
MUSIC HISTORY
The Life and Legacy of Béla Bartók
By Jesse Preis
Examples of experiential learning in music education.
FOR TEACHERS
Experiential Learning in Music Education
By Joseph Hoffman
Image features an illustration of Claude Debussy
MUSIC HISTORY
All About Claude Debussy
By Hannah Kendall
2024 at Hoffman Academy: Imagery of materials and videos released including "Beyond" tutorial and "Book of All Piano Scales"
ACADEMY NEWS
2024 Year in Review
By Kelly Kennedy
Johann Sebastian Bach.
MUSIC HISTORY
Johann Sebastian Bach: Biography & Most Famous Pieces
By Aron Bernstein
11 Elements of Music.
MUSIC THEORY
The Elements of Music
By Claire Robertson
How much do piano lessons cost?
PIANO
How Much Do Piano Lessons Cost?
By Jesse Preis
PIANO
Intermediate Piano Pieces & Techniques
By Rebecca Carlson
MUSIC THEORY
Ledger Lines 101
By Rebecca Carlson
The Use of Music in Emergent Literacy
FOR PARENTS
The Use of Music in Emergent Literacy
By Aron Bernstein
Melodic dictation practice tips for piano players.
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
Is piano hard to learn? Not with our tips and resources!
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 textures.
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 PIANO LEARNERS
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 Easy Tutorials for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
Piano music theory for beginners.
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 with curriculum options.
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
Learn common chord progressions.
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 beginner piano sheet music that's easy and printable.
SHEET MUSIC
Free Beginner Piano Sheet Music to Download & Play
By Rebecca Carlson
All Piano Scales Guide: Major, Minor & More.
MUSIC THEORY
All Piano Scales Guide: Major, Minor & More
By Rebecca Carlson