Carol Leone, Expanding Possibilities at the Piano | S3 E23
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, host Artina McCain interviews Carol Leone, Professor of Piano and Chair of Piano Studies at Southern Methodist University. She shares insights from her musical training, reflects on her journey as an educator, and discusses her work with...
Spotlight on Carol Leone
Back to Discovery Blog Home Carol Leone To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Carol Leone, we are spotlighting her extensive scholarship and research published by The Frances Clark Center. Dr. Carol Leone is Professor of Piano and Chair of Piano...
Alternatively-Sized Keyboards: Special Guest Q&A with Expert Carol Leone
Back to Discovery Blog Home Last year we invited you to submit questions for Carol Leone about alternatively sized keyboards via our social media channels. We are pleased to give these newly updated answers a permanent home on our Discovery page. We invite you to...
Hand Span, Keyboard Size, and Ergonomics: One Size Does Not Fit All
with Ju-Yang (Dino) Chi, Rhonda Boyle, Carol Leone, Bronwen Ackerman, Erica Booker, with Alejandro Cremaschi, moderator (03/10/2023) Only current subscribers can view this content. Subscribe now.
Chopin’s Polonaise Fantasie: A Love Story Expressed Through Song and Dance
with Carol Leone (11/19/2021) Only current subscribers can view this content. Subscribe now.
Beethoven’s Slow Movements
with Carol Leone (12/09/2020) Only current subscribers can view this content. Subscribe now.
Piano Inspires Podcast Season 3 Recap | Season of Inspiration
Back to Discovery Blog Home As we close out another incredible season of the Piano Inspires Podcast, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the meaningful conversations that made this year so special. This season, we had the privilege of featuring 27 outstanding guests who shared...
This Month in Piano History – February 2026
Back to Discovery Blog Home George Gershwin This month, we celebrate Valentine’s Day and a few of the compositions we love, including Rhapsody in Blue, the Appassionata Sonata, and Sketches of a Life. February 12, 1924: The Premiere of Rhapsody in Blue On February 12,...
This Month in Piano History – December 2025
Back to Discovery Blog Home As we close out the year, we celebrate the birth of a famous Hispanic composer, remember one of the greatest concerts of all time, and reflect on the life of a great American composer! Manuel Ponce December 8 – Birth...
Piano Inspires Podcast: Season 3 Launches September 24!
Back to Discovery Blog Home We are excited to announce our third season of the Piano Inspires Podcast. To learn more, visit pianoinspires.com. Listen to our latest episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or our website! The Piano Inspires Podcast is back for an extraordinary third...
Piano Inspires Podcast: Artina McCain
Back to Discovery Blog Home On Wednesday, July 23rd from 8:00-10:00pm, The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 will present the 2025 Celebration Concert featuring pianists Rochelle Sennet, Connor Chee, Alexa Stier, Carol Leone, Derek Hartman, Artina McCain, Spencer Myer, Susanna Garcia, and William Chapman Nyaho. In...
Piano Inspires Podcast: An Interview with Connor Chee
Back to Discovery Blog Home On Wednesday, July 23rd from 8:00-10:00pm, The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 will present the 2025 Celebration Concert featuring pianists Rochelle Sennet, Connor Chee, Alexa Stier, Carol Leone, Derek Hartman, Artina McCain, Spencer Myer, Susanna Garcia, and William Chapman Nyaho. In...
The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025; Community. Creativity. Impact.
Spring 2025; Vol. 17, No. 1
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Announcing the Keynote Speakers, Jazz Artists, PEDx Speakers, and Concert Artists of The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025
Back to Discovery Blog Home The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 is pleased to announce the Keynote Speakers, Jazz Artists, PEDx Speakers, and Celebration Concert Artists. See each presenter’s bio on our website and register for the conference here. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS JAZZ ARTISTS: Concert & PEDx...
NCKP 2025: Keynotes
June 11–13, 2027: International Online EventJuly 28–31, 2027: In-Person Summit & Conference The Piano Conference: NCKP 2027 Amplify the Community: Inspire the Future Conference HomeCall for ProposalsInternationalKoreanMandarinPortugueseSpanishStaff and CommitteesConference and Summit HistoryConference History2025 Summit Keynotes Gilles Comeau, Keynote, Online Gilles Comeau is a Fellow of...
