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Now available as eBooks!
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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Logan Skelton, Immersing in Sound, Poetry, and Musical Meaning | S3 E16
Join host Sara Ernst as she interviews Logan Skelton in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast. A pianist, composer, and teacher, Dr. Skelton…
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Wilfred Delphin, Building a Life in Music Through Community and Service | S3 E15
In the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, host Pam Pike interviews Wilfred Delphin, best known for his work as one half of…
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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…
Piano Inspires Discovery:
A space dedicated to inspiring the love of piano and music making through educational and inspirational content.
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Marvin Blickenstaff | 1935-2026
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marvin Blickenstaff, internationally recognized pianist and pedagogue. Marvin has been a visionary, leader, mentor, colleague, teacher,…
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Spotlight on Wilfred Delphin
To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Wilfred Delphin, we are spotlighting his extensive teaching and performance career. Wilfred Delphin…
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Phyllis Lehrer: A Legacy in Piano Pedagogy and Artistry
For nearly fifty years, Phyllis Lehrer has shaped the field of piano education through her teaching, mentorship, publications, and leadership. Her influence spans generations,…
Upcoming Webinars:
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…
Improv Week!
Join us for a week of hands-on piano improvisation! Facilitated by members of the Creative Music Making Committee, this series offers quick tips and creative approaches to help you start improvising—on your own, with students and with friends!
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