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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
Ear training for beginners on piano.
MUSIC THEORY
Ear Training for Beginners on Piano
By Claire Robertson
MUSIC THEORY
What Is Beat in Music?
By Claire Robertson
Finger independence exercises for pianists.
QUICK TIPS
Finger Independence Exercises for Pianists
By Jesse Preis
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
Melodic dictation practice tips for piano players.
MUSIC THEORY
Melodic Dictation Practice Tips & Exercises
By Claire Robertson
Piano Arrangements
FOR TEACHERS
Piano Arrangement Tips & Techniques
By Aron Bernstein
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
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
PIANO
Keyboard Instruments: A Guide for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
Piano pedagogy 101 - with books & learning resources.
FOR TEACHERS
Piano Pedagogy 101
By Jesse Preis
Piano music theory for beginners.
MUSIC THEORY
Piano Music Theory for Beginners
By Jesse Preis
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
21 Piano Teaching Supplies All Teachers Need in Their Studio.
FOR TEACHERS
21 Piano Teaching Supplies All Teachers Need in Their Studio
By Rebecca Carlson
Musical note symbols.
MUSIC THEORY
Learn Symbols for Musical Notes
By Jesse Preis
What is Articulation in Music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is Articulation in Music?
By Rebecca Carlson
Learn how to memorize a song on piano.
QUICK TIPS
How to Memorize a Song on Piano
By Hannah Kendall
How to Play the F Major Scale
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the F Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to Play the C Major Scale on Piano.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Play the C Major Scale on Piano
By Hoffman Academy Team
Essential Tips for Beginners on How to Read Music.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Read Music: Essential Tips for Beginners
By Claire Robertson
Learn the Benefits of Hanon Exercises for Piano Players.
PIANO
The Benefits of Hanon Exercises for Piano Players
By Jesse Preis
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
Exploring the G Minor Scale
MUSIC THEORY
Exploring the G Minor Piano Scale
By Hoffman Academy Team
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
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
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
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
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
sleep and learning
QUICK TIPS
Want to Learn Piano Faster? Make Sure You Get Enough Sleep!
By Rebecca Carlson
Piano Recital Tips.
QUICK TIPS
Piano Recital Prep 101
By Hoffman Academy Team
Solfege Hand Signs: Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do Hand Signals.
QUICK TIPS
Learn Your Solfège Hand Signs
By Hoffman Academy Team
5 practice tips
QUICK TIPS
The 13 Most Important Practice Tips for Piano Success
By Hoffman Academy Team
Easy piano chords | I IV V chord progressions | chords on piano that sound good together.
QUICK TIPS
How To Play Easy Chords on Piano: 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
Learn playing tips for easy piano arpeggios.
QUICK TIPS
How To Play Easy Piano Arpeggios
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
QUICK TIPS
How to Overcome Your Fear of Singing
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
Sight reading practice tips.
QUICK TIPS
Sight Reading Practice Tips
By Joseph Hoffman
Get started with dynamics in music.
MUSIC THEORY
Getting Started With Dynamics in Music
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano Accompaniment Tips from Hoffman Academy.
QUICK TIPS
Learn Piano Accompaniment - Tips for Beginning Pianists
By Hoffman Academy Team
QUICK TIPS
Summer Time Practice Tips
By Hoffman Academy Team
Optimize your YouTube setting for better video lesson
QUICK TIPS
How To Optimize Your YouTube Settings For Better Video Lessons
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to choose the correct piano chord for your songs.
MUSIC THEORY
How to Choose The Correct Piano Chord
By Hoffman Academy Team
QUICK TIPS
Is It Okay to Take a Break From Piano?
By Hoffman Academy Team
QUICK TIPS
What Do You Do If You Get Stuck?
By Hoffman Academy Team
QUICK TIPS
How to Encourage Great Piano Posture
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano hands: How to play piano without looking at the keys.
QUICK TIPS
Can I Look at My Hands when Playing Piano?
By Rebecca Carlson
QUICK TIPS
Ten Tips for Practice Partners
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to learn a new song on piano.
QUICK TIPS
How to Learn a New Song on Piano
By Joseph Hoffman
How do you play the piano by ear? Learn how to play piano by ear with our help.
QUICK TIPS
Tips for Playing Piano by Ear
By Joseph Hoffman
Learn how to keep your pianist fingers relaxed on the keyboard.
QUICK TIPS
Tips for Keeping Pianist Fingers Relaxed at the Keyboard
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to practice sight reading - exercises, tips, and resources.
QUICK TIPS
Seven Sight Reading Exercises for Building Confidence
By Hoffman Academy Team
GETTING STARTED
10 Things to Do Before Your Child Starts Piano Lessons
By Joseph Hoffman
Finger Power
QUICK TIPS
Finger Power
By Jesse Preis
How to use Hoffman Academy's piano practice chart.
QUICK TIPS
How To Use Hoffman Academy's Practice Chart
By Hannah Kendall
Piano posture tips for correct finger and hand placement.
QUICK TIPS
Our Top 10 Tips for Correct Piano Posture
By Hoffman Academy Team
How to overcome the fear of making mistakes
QUICK TIPS
How To Overcome the Fear Of Making Mistakes
By Hoffman Academy Team
Piano composition: How to compose your first song.
QUICK TIPS
Your First Piano Composition: How to Compose a Song
By Jesse Preis
Musical ear training tips from Hoffman Academy.
QUICK TIPS
Developing A Musical Ear
By Hoffman Academy Team
QUICK TIPS
Don't Wait to Create! Inspiring Creativity in the Beginning Pianist
By Joseph Hoffman
Daily Practice
QUICK TIPS
The Importance of Daily Practice
By Hoffman Academy Team
does practice make perfect
QUICK TIPS
Does Practice Make Perfect? Tips for Perfect Practice
By Hoffman Academy Team
put on a piano party
QUICK TIPS
Put On a Piano Party!
By Hoffman Academy Team
QUICK TIPS
What Should Practice Time Look Like?
By Hoffman Academy Team
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 practice the positive way.
GETTING STARTED
Music Practice the Positive Way
By Claire Robertson