Award Winning Online Piano Lessons For Kids
How it Works
Learn
Learn a new song or concept using our series of over 234 video lessons.
Designed with the absolute beginner in mind, our lessons will guide you step-by-step through everything you need to know to become a pianist. You’ll learn songs ranging from classical to movie hits. In the lessons, Mr. Hoffman emphasizes core musicianship skills like hand shape, staff reading, and music theory.
Practice
Master each new song and skill using our curated list of practice tasks.
Following each video lesson, we provide personalized practice instructions to help you know exactly what to work on before going on to the next lesson. Practice tasks will help you drill new skills as well as review and expand on previously learned skills.
Print & Audio
Print sheet music and worksheets, and stream play-along audio.
Take your learning to an even deeper level with our sheet music and music theory worksheets which reinforce the learning in each lesson. Stream our professionally recorded audio tracks for listening and playing along with to give you the feeling of jamming with a real band or orchestra.
Games
Earn points and train your skills using our interactive learning games.
As you play, you’ll level up in four categories of musical development: staff reading, rhythm, music theory, and ear training. Who said learning music couldn’t be incredibly, addictively fun?
A Complete Music Education
The Hoffman Method offers the most complete foundation in music you can find online. With the Hoffman Method, you’ll become an empowered musician who can play, read and understand music.
“The Hoffman Method is a kid-friendly, pedagogically sound and comprehensive piano method that encourages and inspires students to learn about music, play the piano, and have fun!”
The Hoffman Method offers the most complete foundation in music you can find online. With the Hoffman Method, you’ll become an empowered musician who can play, read and understand music.
The Hoffman Method is a kid-friendly, pedagogically sound and comprehensive piano method that encourages and inspires students to learn about music, play the piano, and have fun!
Save Money
We designed Hoffman Academy with real families in mind: families on a budget, families who want the very best opportunities for their kids. At Hoffman Academy, we are passionate about bringing quality music education to EVERYONE who wants it. That’s why our basic plan is FREE and our Premium plan is just $18/month.
Learn more about pricingWe designed Hoffman Academy with real families in mind: families on a budget, families who want the very best opportunities for their kids. At Hoffman Academy, we are passionate about bringing quality music education to EVERYONE who wants it. That’s why our basic plan is FREE and our Premium plan is just $15/month.
Learn more about pricingAll You Need is a Piano
If you don’t have a piano (a keyboard works too), read our “Guide to Choosing a Piano or Keyboard.” In our humble opinion, this could be one of the best investments you ever make.
Guide to Choosing a Piano or KeyboardIf you don’t have a piano (a keyboard works too), read our “Guide to Choosing a Piano or Keyboard.” In our humble opinion, this could be one of the best investments you ever make.
Guide to Choosing a Piano or KeyboardHoffman Academy Premium
Unlock these Premium-only perks for $18/month
Games
Deep mastery requires repetition. We make it fun with games!
Practice Sessions
Mr. Hoffman tells your child exactly what to practice so you don’t have to.
Printables
Learn to read notes and rhythms with 355 pages of sheet music and worksheets.
Listening Tracks
Develop rhythmic sense and musical artistry by listening to real pro musicians.
Practice Tracks
Feel like a rock star when you play along with our 55 jazzy backing tracks.
What do you have to lose?
Watch Mr. Hoffman On Live TV
Don’t just take our word. Let’s hear from the experts.
“This is no watered-down program. Mr. Hoffman has a master’s degree in music, has studied early childhood education, and for years taught his very own Hoffman Academy of Music. My kids love him because of his sense of humor, gentle, relevant teaching method and simple games that engage them.”Read Full Article
“As a young child, I took a handful of piano lessons, but my mom says I threw such a fit about practicing that she pulled me out and ended my piano career. I’ve always regretted not sticking with it. Mr. Hoffman’s lessons have allowed me to quietly learn along-side my kids. Maybe you really can ‘teach an old dog new tricks.’”Read Full Article