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The Piano Inspires Podcast features interviews with master piano teachers and performers, inspiring students and teachers of all ages!
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This journal is an international, peer-reviewed publication promoting the exploration, discussion, and dissemination of high-level research that will advance professional practice and scholarship.
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Listen to the Latest Piano Inspires Podcast:
Tune in to listen to our interview series on the transformative power of music.
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E.L. Lancaster, A Lifetime of Teaching, Publishing, and Inspiring Through Piano | S3 E2
In this episode, host Yeeseon Kwon is joined by Dr. E.L. Lancaster, who reflects on a remarkable career that has shaped piano pedagogy worldwide.…
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Randy Faber, Igniting the Artist Within | S3 E1
Pianist, educator, and Piano Adventures co-creator Dr. Randy Faber joins Jennifer Snow to discuss sparking intrinsic motivation, nurturing creativity, and helping students discover the artist within. An inspiring…
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Samantha Coates, Rethinking Piano Education with Creativity and Humor | S2 E24
In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, Craig Sale is joined by Samantha Coates who shares her journey from traditional piano lessons to…
Piano Inspires Discovery:
A space dedicated to inspiring the love of piano and music making through educational and inspirational content.
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Piano for Life: E.L. Lancaster on Piano Pedagogy, Music Education, and Accessibility for All
To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring E.L. Lancaster, we are sharing an excerpted transcript of his conversation with Yeeseon…
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Piano Inspires Podcast: Randy Faber
To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Randy Faber, we are sharing an excerpted transcript of his conversation with Jennifer…
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Piano Inspires Podcast: Season 3 Launches September 24!
We are excited to announce our third season of the Piano Inspires Podcast. To learn more, visit pianoinspires.com. Listen to our latest episodes on Apple…
Upcoming Webinars:
Community Impact – Surge: Impact in the Time of Adversity
In an era where the arts face increasing barriers, how do we push forward to create transformative change? Stanford Thompson, whose groundbreaking work in arts education was featured on 60 Minutes, will share how confronting adversity head-on leads to powerful, perspective-shifting achievements. Join us for…
Peer Connections – Musician as Change Agent: Reflections from the 2025 Summit on Sustainability and Innovation
The 2025 NCKP Innovation Summit brought together musicians, educators, and visionaries to explore how music can drive positive change. In the first Peer Connections cohort meeting of the year, hear from Summit participants as they share the bold, forward-thinking ideas they developed to reimagine the musician’s role in creating a more sustainable and innovative future. From fresh approaches to…
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