Online Piano Lessons for Kids & Beginners

Name: Online Piano Lessons for Kids & Beginners
Rating: 4.7 (91 reviews)

Hoffman Academy

Created byHoffman Academy

Last updated 4/2025

English

What you'll learn

Begin playing a song right from your first lesson.
Gain fluency with basic rhythms, scales, chords, and music notation.
Get a strong, holistic education in music, including ear training, sight reading, and music theory.
Learn skills that allow you to create your own music, either through composing, improvising, or arranging.

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 1h 48m total length

Hot Cross Buns13:28
How to find high and low notes on your piano
Pattern of 2 and 3 black keys
How to play your first song on the piano
Improvisation with Hot Cross Buns8:46
Tips for your first improvisation on the piano with a jazz-style backing track
Musical Alphabet8:43
Basics of the Musical Alphabet
Finding C, D, and E on the Piano10:32
How to identify the keys C, D, and E on the piano
Piano Posture14:05
A 4-step Checklist for excellent piano posture to complete at the start of each practice session
D Journey9:12
Counting a steady beat
How to play "D Journey" while applying principles of great piano posture
C Boogie7:48
Review how to find C on the piano
Review Piano Posture Checklist and apply to playing "C Boogie"
Finding F and G on the Piano7:51
How to locate and identify the keys F and G on the piano
Five Woodpeckers15:59
How to play ‘Five Woodpeckers’ using either the right hand, left hand, or both
Rhythm Dictation10:37
The meaning of beat and rhythm
The sound and symbol for quarter notes, quarter rests, and eighth notes
How to dictate the rhythm of a familiar song: ‘Hot Cross Buns’
Bonus Lectures - Keep the learning going!1:08
Congratulations on completing the Hoffman Academy Piano Fundamentals course! You've accomplished so much already, learning 4 songs including Hot Cross Buns, D Journey, and Five Woodpeckers. But you've learned far more than just playing notes - you've begun developing skills that will serve you throughout your entire musical journey, including proper piano posture, solfège, rhythmic skills, and the foundations of improvisation.
This is just the beginning of what you can achieve!
Check out this lecture to learn how our comprehensive curriculum, including 350+ FREE online piano lessons, has helped students in over 115 countries develop their musical abilities.

Requirements

No prior musical experience is required. Students will need only an acoustic or digital piano, and and some time each day to practice consistently.

Description

Your children can begin playing a song right from their first lesson! Hoffman Academy’s free online piano lessons for kids are the ideal starting point for learning piano at home. Our guided step-by-step approach is the perfect introduction to playing the piano.

Designed for complete beginners, our innovative method ensures students will quickly learn to read, understand, and create music. This course covers everything from understanding the piano keyboard to learning basic songs, scales, and chords. It's tailored to help your child build a solid foundation in piano music.

Many beginner courses are too advanced for young children, which can lead to confusion and frustration. Hoffman Academy avoids that pitfall by keeping everything straightforward, fun, and easy to grasp. It ensures the learner has a firm understanding of the basics before moving forward.

By the end of this course, your child will be familiar with the notes on the piano keyboard and music staff. They’ll be able to read music, and be knowledgeable about basic rhythms, scales, and chords. They’ll have a strong foundation in piano music, and be ready to continue their musical journey.

If you're looking for complete online piano lessons for your kids, this comprehensive and easy-to-follow piano course is the one for you. Plus, it’s FREE!

Parents or Guardians must sign up to make this course available to children.

Who this course is for:

Our free online piano lessons for kids have been carefully designed for the beginner! Each song introduces a new concept, ensuring you continuously learn the fundamentals. You won't find better beginner piano lessons, online or anywhere, that combine learning music theory with the enjoyment of playing songs! Many beginner courses are too advanced for young children, which can lead to confusion and frustration. Hoffman Academy avoids that pitfall by keeping everything straightforward, fun, and easy to grasp. It ensures the learner has a firm understanding of the basics before moving forward.
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