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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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This Month In Piano History: August 2026
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A Pianist’s Guide to Teaching in Groups—Online Course
This online course, curated by Dr. Andrea McAlister, equips piano teachers with the skills necessary for planning, preparing, and implementing group teaching at all…
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Meet Dr. Eden Brown, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Frances Clark Center
Meet the newest member of The Frances Clark Center team, Dr. Eden Esters Brown. Brown joins the Center as the next Director of Diversity,…
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Studio Management Course Discussion Group Series
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Piano in a Changing World: Innovation, Identity, and Impact
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