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Piano

Image features an illustration of Claude Debussy
MUSIC HISTORY
All About Claude Debussy
By Hannah Kendall
PIANO
Keyboard Instruments: A Guide for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
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
Benefits of playing the piano for kids & adults.
PIANO
The Benefits of Playing Piano for Kids & Adults
By Rebecca Carlson
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
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
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
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
Guide to the Grand Staff: Notes & Names for Students.
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
How to read piano sheet music with Hoffman Academy.
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
Buy piano sheet music from the Hoffman Academy Store.
SHEET MUSIC
Buy Piano Sheet Music from Our Online Store
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn easy Disney piano songs with Hoffman Academy.
POPULAR SONG TUTORIALS
Learn These 8 Easy Disney Piano Songs Today
By Rebecca Carlson
What is a pentatonic scale? Learn how to play these scales here.
MUSIC THEORY
What is a Pentatonic Scale? Piano Tutorial
By Hannah Kendall
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
Exploring the G Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the G Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learning the A Minor Piano Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Learning the A Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
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 piano songs to learn with Hoffman Academy.
PIANO
10 Fun Songs to Learn on Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
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
Learn About Mozart | Famous Songs | Symphonies | Piano Concertos.
MUSIC HISTORY
Compositions by Mozart: Famous Songs, Symphonies, Piano Concertos, & Operas
By Jesse Preis
What are Intervals in Music Theory? Learn Piano Intervals
MUSIC THEORY
What are Intervals in Music Theory?
By Hannah Kendall
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
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
Fun online music games for kids. Play now!
GAMES
Fun Online Music Games for Kids That You Must Try!
By Rebecca Carlson
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
Time signatures in music can be understood better with info from Hoffman Academy.
MUSIC THEORY
Explaining Time Signatures in Music
By Hannah Kendall
what is timbre in music
MUSIC THEORY
What is Timbre in Music? Description and Examples
By Hoffman Academy Team
MUSIC THEORY
Learn All About the G Major Piano Scale
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
Edvard Grieg - Norwegian Composer, famous for "In the Hall of the Mountain King".
MUSIC HISTORY
Who Was Edvard Grieg?
By Jesse Preis
Learn how to teach yourself piano.
ADULT LEARNERS
How To Teach Yourself Piano With Our Help
By Hoffman Academy Team
The first thing to learn on piano for beginners
GETTING STARTED
The First Thing to Learn When Beginning Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Guide to All Minor Scales Piano
DOWNLOADS
The Ultimate Guide to All Minor Scales: Piano Edition
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
All Major Scales: Piano Fingering Guide - Free Downloadable PDF.
DOWNLOADS
Learn All Major Scales: Piano Fingering Guide - Free PDF
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?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Mr. Hoffman's Holiday Gift Guide
FOR PARENTS
Mr. Hoffman's Holiday Gift Guide
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to read bass clef notes
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Bass Clef Notes on Piano
By Rebecca Carlson
The Best Digital Pianos Under $1,000 for Beginners.
PIANO
5 Best Digital Pianos Under $1,000
By Hoffman Academy Team
GETTING STARTED
Best Starter Pianos
By Hoffman Academy Team
Wondering where to buy a piano? Discover our recommendations.
GETTING STARTED
Where to Buy Your Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Learn How Much a Piano Costs.
GETTING STARTED
How Much Does a Piano Cost? Understanding Piano Prices
By Hoffman Academy Team
GETTING STARTED
How to Buy a Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started with Hoffman Academy
By Hoffman Academy Team
best age to start piano
GETTING STARTED
What Is the Best Age to Start Piano Lessons?
By Hoffman Academy Team
Know about the piano: the amount of black & white keys, piano keys, notes, octaves, & more.
PIANO
10 Things You Should Know About the Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to learn piano ear training.
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started with Ear Training
By Rebecca Carlson
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
How and when was the piano invented?
PIANO
Piano History: How and When Was the Piano Invented?
By Hoffman Academy Team
PIANO
How to Get Your Piano Tuned
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano care: How to care for your piano.
PIANO
Piano Care
By Hoffman Academy Team
What are piano pedals for?
PIANO
What Are Piano Pedals For?
By Joseph Hoffman
Is piano the best instrument to learn first? Yes, and here's why.
PIANO
Is Piano the Best First Instrument?
By Joseph Hoffman
Compose your first song on the piano
QUICK TIPS
Your First Piano Composition: How to Compose a Song
By Jesse Preis
How to choose a keyboard or piano for beginners.
GETTING STARTED
How to Choose a Keyboard or Piano for Beginners
By Hoffman Academy Team