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The Piano Conference: NCKP 2027
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Inspired Piano Teaching
Recollections
Piano Literature for Teaching and PerformancePiano Inspires Kids
A magazine for young pianists that contains engaging content for piano students, offers a space for student-created ideas and submissions, and provides the teacher with activities and curricular materials for use in teaching.
The Piano Inspires Podcast
The Piano Inspires Podcast features interviews with master piano teachers and performers, inspiring students and teachers of all ages!
Journal of Piano Research
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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Jerry Wong, Building a Life in Music Across Continents | S3 E26
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Artina McCain interviews pianist Jerry Wong. Wong reflects on his educational path and his work as…
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Christopher Fisher, Cultivating Connection Through Piano Teaching | S3 E25
Tune in to the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast with host Pamela Pike interviews pianist, teacher, and composer Christopher Fisher. Fisher, who…
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Tony Caramia, Where Jazz, Pedagogy, and the Piano Meet | S3 E24
In the latest episode of the Piano Inspires podcast, host Craig Sale sits down with renowned pianist and pedagogue Tony Caramia. Their conversation includes…
Piano Inspires Discovery:
A space dedicated to inspiring the love of piano and music making through educational and inspirational content.
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Spotlight on Penny Lazarus
To celebrate Earth Day 2026, we are spotlighting a member of our community known for her fundraising efforts for multiple environmental causes. Lazarus is…
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Spotlight on Samuel Holland
Samuel Holland is the Chair of The Frances Clark Center Board of Trustees, Dean of the Meadows School of the Arts, and Algur H.…
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Announcing the 2026 Collegiate Connections Winners
The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce the selected proposals for our Collegiate Connections events. Join us at the 2025-26 Collegiate Connection Event…
Upcoming Webinars:
2026 Collegiate Connections
A virtual gathering of collegiate cohorts and faculty to celebrate, connect, and share innovative work.
Community Impact – Stride: Pacing Progress & Sustaining Momentum
As we close this season, we’ll reflect on our collective progress and explore how to maintain forward motion. This session will focus on:
Steadiness – Building endurance for long-term goals.
Stamina – Avoiding burnout while pushing forward…
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