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The Piano Conference: NCKP 2027
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Inspired Piano Teaching
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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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José Ramón Méndez, Cultivating Sound and Musical Identity | S4 E2
Tune in to this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast to hear from renowned Spanish pianist and pedagogue José Ramón Méndez as he is…
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Phyllis Lehrer, Shaping Generations Through Piano Teaching | S4 E1
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, join host Jennifer Snow as she interviews Phyllis Lehrer, pianist and pedagogue. For nearly fifty years,…
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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…
Piano Inspires Discovery:
A space dedicated to inspiring the love of piano and music making through educational and inspirational content.
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This Month In Piano History: October 2026
This month we celebrate International Music Day, two important musical birthdays, and the grand opening of Steinway Hall in New York! October 1 –…
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Highlighting an Artist and Innovator: Sean Chen
Meet the Artist We are excited to welcome Sean Chen to The Piano Conference: NCKP 2027, where he will be performing and speaking at…
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Teaching Inspiration from Marvin Blickenstaff
How can every student be inspired to find musical joy at the piano? Marvin Blickenstaff’s enthusiasm for piano teaching and performance throughout his lifetime…
Upcoming Events:
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The Beginner Course Discussion Group Series
Topics: Exploring Concept Preparation, Rhythm: More than Just Counting, The What, How, and Why of Lesson PlanningOctober 5, 2026 – October 19, 202612:00 PM EDT -
Peer Connections – Pianist as DEIA Administrator and Advocate: Five Years Later
Dr. Rochelle Sennet, Professor of Piano and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will share insights into her working with various stakeholders towards long-lasting systemic equity and inclusion as an administrator over the last five…October 23, 202611:00 AM EDT -
Recent Music Research – What Really Happens in the Practice Room?
Much of piano learning happens between lessons, when students must decide for themselves what to practice, which strategies to use, and how to judge whether their work is improving. In these two programs, Tiffany Tao and Jane Southcott discuss two studies of university piano practice…October 30, 2026 – November 13, 202611:00 AM EDT
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