5 Reasons to Submit a Proposal to The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025



We would like to thank Megan Hall and Curtis Pavey for this insightful article about why you should submit a proposal to The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025. The last chance to submit your proposals via our proposal submission portal is 11:59pm PDT on Monday, October 21, 2024. 

A presentation at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2023.
The Piano Conference: NCKP.

1. Share your teaching practices, scholarship, and research.

The Piano Conference seeks innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and inspired thinking for the future of piano education worldwide. Whether your research focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion; creative music making; or interdisciplinary studies; we look forward to exploring trailblazing ideas. See the wide range of topics at the proposal page!

Nanyi Qiang speaks at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2023.
Nanyi Qiang

2. Connect and network with professionals in the field.

Pianists and music teachers from around the globe attend The Piano Conference, and the gathering in 2025 is on track to be the most exciting event yet. The opening one-day summit provides an interactive gathering for all to collectively share, dialogue, and exchange ideas around the immediate challenges, opportunities, and global impact of piano education. Come ready to share and learn from members of our community.

Young professionals at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2023.
Young professionals at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2023.

3. Build your resume.

Presenting at The Piano Conference provides resume-building presentation experience. Each lightning talk, lecture recital, workshop, keyboard lab, panel, and presentation adds to your professional portfolio and increases individual marketability. The program results from a rigorous blind review and committee process, which ensures there is a wide range of presenters and topics at The Piano Conference.

Allison Keep speaks at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2023.
Allison Keep

4. Learn more about the art of piano pedagogy.

Inspired teachers create inspired students. In the words of Frances Clark, “A piano lesson should be a happening. Something happens at a piano lesson so that when you walk out of the studio, you feel different from when you walked in.” Learning to inspire the next generation of musicians, teachers, and music lovers requires striving for the highest standards. Come to learn more about how members of our community are inspiring their students.

Vanessa Cornett speaks at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2023.
Vanessa Cornett

5. Engage with luminaries in the field!

Hear words of wisdom and motivation from pedagogical leaders and be inspired to refresh your teaching, performing, and professional life. Keynote and PEDx speakers will remind you of your positive impact on your communities and the world.

Jennifer Snow speaks at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2023.
Jennifer Snow

Do you have research you want to share with the piano pedagogy community? Submit a proposal to NCKP by clicking here, or submit a manuscript to the Journal of Piano Research by clicking here.

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