The Frances Clark Center
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Inspired Piano Teaching
Recollections
Piano Literature for Teaching and Performance
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.
The Piano Conference:
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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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Christopher Norton, Bridging Classical Tradition and Contemporary Styles | S3 E22
Listen now to this inspiring episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, featuring host Heather Smith with guest Christopher Norton. Norton, originally from New Zealand,…
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Tracy Cowden, Building Community Through Collaboration | S3 E21
Tune in to the latest episode of the Piano Inspires podcast, where host Alejandro Cremaschi sits down with pianist, pedagogue, and arts advocate Tracy…
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William Westney, The Joy of Making Music and “The Un-Master Class” | S3 E20
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, host Pamela Pike is joined by William Westney, pianist, educator, author, and researcher. Westney reflects on…
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 Christopher Norton
To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Christopher Norton, we are spotlighting his extensive scholarship and research published by The…
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Announcing Spring 2026 Piano Inspires Kids: Music & Movement
The Spring 2026 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids is coming soon! Subscribers will be receiving the print issue in their mailboxes in the coming…
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Celebrating Women in Music
This month, we celebrate Women’s History Month, a time to honor and reflect upon the remarkable music and contributions of women. In this Discovery…
Upcoming Webinars:
Peer Connections – Beyond Academia: Making the Degree Work for You – Expanding Career Options Outside Academia
While performing and teaching are top of mind when envisioning what comes next after completing a music degree, there may be innovative professional opportunities yet to discover. Come join a lively discussion with creatives in this space about…
Collegiate Connections
A virtual gathering of collegiate cohorts and faculty to celebrate, connect, and share innovative work.
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