This Month in Piano History – December 2025
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question 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...
Spotlight on Gayle Kowalchyk
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Gayle Kowalchyk, we are spotlighting her extensive scholarship and research published by The Frances Clark Center. Gayle Kowalchyk is a pianist, educator, and pedagogical composer who...
Spotlight on Craig Sale
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Craig Sale To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Craig Sale, we are spotlighting his extensive scholarship and research published by The Frances Clark Center. Craig Sale is a pianist, teacher, workshop clinician,...
This Month in Piano History – October 2025
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question As the season changes in October, we celebrate the birth of two legendary musicians and the premiere of a piano concerto once deemed too difficult to play! Sofia Gubaidulina October 13, 1909 An inspiration to many, jazz...
This Month in Piano History – August 2025
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question The month of August is a time of beginnings as a new academic year begins—children go back to school, and piano studios fill with new students eager to play. Read below to discover more about piano history...
This Month in Piano History – February 2025
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question February is a month of reflection and celebration as we observe Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. It is also a time of remembrance and commemoration as we recall many important composers and pianists. Read below to...
5 Reasons to Participate in The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We would like to thank Megan Hall and Curtis Pavey for this insightful article about why you should submit to our Call for Participation at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025. The last chance to submit your teaching...
This Month in Piano History – A Month of Celebration
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question December is a time of giving and celebration. Holidays celebrated by cultures around the world fill this month with joy, reflection, and renewal. In addition to these celebrations, there are numerous birthdays and important events from piano...
Recreational Music Making: 5 Discoveries We Made as RMM Teachers
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We would like to thank Debra Perez, Craig Sale, Rebecca Bellelo, and Emily Book McGree for their contributions to this article on Recreational Music Making. Interested to learn more about RMM? Our latest course, A Pianist’s Guide...
5 Reasons to Submit a Proposal to The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question 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...
Recreational Music Making: 5 Discoveries We Made as RMM Teachers
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We would like to thank Debra Perez, Craig Sale, Rebecca Bellelo, and Emily Book McGree for their contributions to this article on Recreational Music Making. Interested to learn more about RMM? Our latest course, A Pianist’s Guide...
5 Reasons to Submit a Proposal to The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question 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...
This Month in Piano History – August 2024
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Original photo found in the Library of Congress at this link: https://loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3c22324/. August 8, 1857 French pianist and composer Cécile Chaminade, whose work inspired the creation of numerous women’s musical organizations, was born on...
This Month in Piano History: July 2024
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question July 1, 1950 Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, whose work in music education made a lasting impression on the field, died in Geneva, Switzerland on this day. He completed studies in Geneva, Paris, and Vienna, working with the likes of...
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...