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MUSIC THEORY
Sonatina Form: A Complete Guide for Piano Students
By Jesse Preis
Monthly Roundup featuring Fur Elise performance; The One Book of All Scales, Arpeggios, and Chords; and fall-themed resources
ACADEMY NEWS
Monthly Roundup: Beethoven, Fall Rhythms, and a Halloween Costume Contest
By Kelly Kennedy
The best alternative to Simply Piano for kids and beginners.
FOR PARENTS
Looking for an Alternative to Simply Piano? Try Hoffman Academy
By Rebecca Carlson
Monthly Student Challenge - October Theme: Halloween Costume Contest Share music, win prizes. Features image of young girl dressed as a witch playing piano and looking at the camera.
FOR PIANO LEARNERS
Halloween Costume Contest 2026 | Share Music, Win Prizes
By Kelly Kennedy
What Is an Ètude? Meaning, History, and Famous Composers.
MUSIC HISTORY
What Is an Étude? Meaning, History, and Famous Composers
By Aron Bernstein
Musical Instruments for Kids: How to Choose the Right First Instrument.
FOR PARENTS
Musical Instruments for Kids: How to Choose the Right First Instrument
By Claire Robertson
How to Improve Piano Finger Speed and Dexterity at Home.
FOR PIANO LEARNERS
How to Improve Piano Finger Speed and Dexterity at Home
By Aron Bernstein
9/8 time in music.
MUSIC THEORY
9/8 Time Signature: The Flowing Meter Every Pianist Should Know
By Hannah Kendall
Monthly Roundup - Featuring images of resources mentioned in the blog article
ACADEMY NEWS
Monthly Roundup: Apps, Back to School, and a Posture Challenge
By Kelly Kennedy
Free Educational Apps for Kids: A Parent's Guide to the Best Options.
FOR PARENTS
Free Educational Apps for Kids: A Parent's Guide to the Best Options
By Claire Robertson
Learn the 2-5-1 chord progression in music.
MUSIC THEORY
What Is the 2-5-1 Chord Progression, and Why Is It Everywhere?
By Aron Bernstein
A Parent's Complete Guide to Music Apps for Kids.
FOR PARENTS
A Complete Parent's Guide to Music Apps for Kids
By Claire Robertson
What is a waltz music?
MUSIC THEORY
What is a Waltz? A Guide to One of Music's Most Beloved Styles
By Jesse Preis
A complete guide to this versatile time signature. Learn what the 2/4 time signature is, how to count it, & how it differs from 4/4. Explore rhythmic patterns, note values, & musical examples.
MUSIC THEORY
What Is the 2/4 Time Signature? A Complete Guide
By Aron Bernstein
The best children's piano teacher online.
FOR PARENTS
Why Hoffman Academy Is Your Child's Best Piano Teacher Online
By Rebecca Carlson
What is a piano concerto?
FOR PIANO LEARNERS
What Is a Piano Concerto? A Guide to One of Music's Greatest Forms
By Aron Bernstein
What's New? June 2026 | Treble Maker t-shirt, Piano Cadence download, Manuscript Paper, The Phyrgian Mode blog article
ACADEMY NEWS
What's New at Hoffman Academy: Free Downloads, Blog Reads, and Homeschool News
By Kelly Kennedy
All About The 3/4 Time Signature.
MUSIC THEORY
What Is the 3/4 Time Signature? A Guide for Beginners and Beyond
By Hannah Kendall
Monthly Roundup - July 2026, including "What is a Piano Concerto" blog article
ACADEMY NEWS
Monthly Roundup: Sevenths, Inversions, and Two Ways to Count
By Kelly Kennedy
Find 18 free and paid note reading games from Hoffman Academy for kids, including treble and bass clef activities, flashcards, and premium sight reading resources.
MUSIC THEORY
Note Reading Games: Free and Premium Options for Parents and Teachers
By Claire Robertson
Preschool Music Lessons.
FOR PARENTS
Preschool Music Lessons: Ideas, Plans, and Teaching Tips
By Claire Robertson
How to Teach Piano to Children: A Guide.
FOR PARENTS
How to Teach Piano to Children and Inspire a Love of Music
By Joseph Hoffman
Phrygian Mode for piano players.
MUSIC THEORY
Phrygian Mode Explained: Theory, Emotion, and Application
By Claire Robertson
Techniques, touch, and training for a great piano sound.
PIANO
Getting a Great Piano Sound: Technique, Touch, and Training
By Aron Bernstein
The Bohemian Composer Antonín Dvořák.
MUSIC HISTORY
Antonín Dvořák: The Bohemian Composer Who Captured Two Worlds
By Jesse Preis
Classical Music for Kids.
FOR PARENTS
Classical Music for Kids: Benefits, Best Pieces, and Getting Started
By Claire Robertson
What's New? May 2026 featuring images of The Mandalorian piano tutorial, CPE Bach Blog, and more
ACADEMY NEWS
What's New at Hoffman Academy: The Mandalorian, Homeschool Resources, & More
By Kelly Kennedy
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: The Bridge Between the Baroque and Classical Eras.
MUSIC HISTORY
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: The Bridge Between Baroque and Classical
By Aron Bernstein
Free music games and activities for kids.
MAKING PRACTICE FUN
The Complete Guide to Free Music Games & Activities for Learning
By Hannah Kendall
Harmonic minor scale on piano.
MUSIC THEORY
The Harmonic Minor Scale Guide for Pianists
By Aron Bernstein
Notespeller for piano: 16 options for students.
MUSIC THEORY
Notespellers for Piano: A Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers
By Claire Robertson
The Essentials of an Effective Elementary Music Curriculum.
FOR PARENTS
The Essentials of an Effective Elementary Music Curriculum
By Jesse Preis