Carla Salas-Ruiz

CARLA SALAS-RUIZ is a distinguished pianist, music educator, and researcher, holding a doctorate in music education and piano pedagogy from Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on motivation, interest development, and practice strategies in piano education, with recent publications in journals such as Visions of Research in Music Education and Piano Magazine. Carla's versatility distinguishes her in the national and international musical community, collaborating with various higher education institutions both in her native Costa Rica and in the United States.

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A Pianist’s Approach to Research

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We would like to thank Carla Salas-Ruiz for this contribution on writing articles for research publications such as the Journal of Piano Research. Learn more about the Journal of Piano Research by clicking here. Writing, akin to...

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A Pianist’s Approach to Research

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Four Powerful Lessons in Piano Pedagogy: Honoring Carmen Cambronero, Katia Guevara, Gregory Sioles, and Willis Delony

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We would like to thank Carla Salas-Ruiz for this tribute to her teachers, Carmen Cambronero, Katia Guevara, Gregory Sioles, and Willis Delony. As we continue the season of gratitude and giving, we pay tribute to piano teachers...

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Peer Connections: Reflections on Bridging into the Professional Life

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question The Frances Clark Center is excited to launch Peer Connections, a virtual gathering of young professionals to engage with relevant topics and develop a global network of peers. The first Peer Connections: Bridging into the Professional Life will be held on...

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Thoughts on Healthy Musicianship: Special Guest Q&A with Carla Salas-Ruiz

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question This week we invited our followers to submit questions for Carla Salas-Ruiz about healthy musicianship. Today, Carla is answering those questions in advance of our facilitated discussion event next week (Thursday, November 17 at 11am ET) that...

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My Journey to Healthy Musicianship: Practical Ideas for Exploration and Self-Reflection in the Piano Studio

Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3

November 2011: The Moment My Life Changed Each of us can point to certain life events that represent a turning point. For me, that event was my senior recital. The concert hall was full of people. I started performing and, for the first time in...