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Piano 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.
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Easter Monday SwaggerThe 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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Brian Chung, Bridging Music, Business, and Education | S3 E7
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Brian Chung joins host, Heather Smith, to reflect on his past teachers, multi-faceted career path, and…
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Gary Ingle, Advancing the Music Profession through Vision and Leadership | S3 E6
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Gary Ingle joins host, Jennifer Snow, to discuss his numerous contributions to the music field. Ingle…
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Pamela Pike, Inspiring a Lifetime of Learning through Piano Education| S3 E5
In this podcast episode, musician and educator Pam Pike shares experiences from her youth and beyond that inspired her to become a piano teacher.…
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 – November 2025
As we move into November, we celebrate the birth of a famous ragtime composer, remember an important premiere, and reflect on Bach’s criminal record!…
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Community Impact Grant Winners 2025
Across the country, pianists are using their art to build connection, inclusion, and opportunity. These four projects—by Kelly Hooper, Zaiba Sheikh, Penny Lazarus, and…
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5 Key Elements of Foundational Piano Pedagogy
1. Teachers should use words that are relevant and efficient while considering other powerful ways to communicate. Teachers use words to teach concepts, praise…
Upcoming Webinars:
Innovation – Understanding Our Communities and Their Needs
Creating a sustainable and innovative future in piano education starts with understanding the communities we serve. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to identify local needs, discover new possibilities, and build authentic connections that support lasting change…
International Webinar (Spanish and Portuguese): Foundational Piano Pedagogy – Study Group Webinar Series
with Luis Sanchez, Ricardo Pozenatto and Sara Ernst
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