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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.
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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:
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Louis Nagel, Teaching Students to Listen Beyond the Notes | S3 E14
Join us for a thoughtful conversation with host Craig Sale and Louis Nagel, Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Michigan. In this…
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Brian Shepard, MTNA CEO, Building Community and Vision for Music Teachers | S3 E13
Start the new year with this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring host Jennifer Snow as she interviews Brian Shepard. Shepard shares stories…
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Janet Lopinski, Connecting Heritage, Pedagogy, and Leadership in Music | S3 E12
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Janet Lopinski joins host, Sara Ernst, to discuss her journey as a pianist, teacher, and administrator.…
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 Louis Nagel
To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Louis Nagel, we are spotlighting his extensive scholarship and research published by The…
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Community Impact – Surge: Impact in the Time of Adversity
In the Community Impact webinar series, music teachers across the world gather to create, refine, and celebrate projects that positively impact communities and advance…
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This Month in Piano History – January 2026
Happy New Year from The Frances Clark Center! In this post about piano history in the month of January, discover two important pedagogical composers,…
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Webinars:
Community Impact – Spark: From Idea to Implementation
The hardest step in any venture is often the first one. Dr. Ross Salvosa, founder of a pioneering music arts academy in the Pacific Midwest, will share how bold action can ignite creativity and innovation. Learn how a single spark of an idea grew into a movement that…
Innovation – Rethinking Sustainability: Building Economic Models that Work
What does a sustainable career in music look like today, and how can we design economic models that truly support our work and values? In this Innovation Webinar, guest host Heather Smith will guide a thought-provoking session on creating financially…
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