What’s New at The New School for Music Study: Celebrating 65 Years of Music, Learning, and Community
Back to Discovery Blog Home The New School for Music Study. For 65 years, The New School for Music Study (NSMS), a cornerstone of The Frances Clark Center’s mission, has served as a national leader in piano education. Founded on the educational philosophy of Frances...
What’s New at The New School for Music Study: 2025–2026 Season
Back to Discovery Blog Home We would like to thank Carla Salas-Ruiz for this insightful article on The New School for Music Study’s upcoming events and offerings this year. Learn more about the NSMS by clicking here. The New School for Music Study. “Every child...
A Pianist’s Approach to Research
Back to Discovery Blog Home 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 music, provides a...
A Pianist’s Approach to Research
Back to Discovery Blog Home 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 music, provides a...
A Pianist’s Approach to Research
Back to Discovery Blog Home 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 music, provides a...
Four Powerful Lessons in Piano Pedagogy: Honoring Carmen Cambronero, Katia Guevara, Gregory Sioles, and Willis Delony
Back to Discovery Blog Home 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 from around the...
Peer Connections: Reflections on Bridging into the Professional Life
Back to Discovery Blog Home 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 Friday, November 17,...
Thoughts on Healthy Musicianship: Special Guest Q&A with Carla Salas-Ruiz
Back to Discovery Blog Home 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 will focus on...
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...