Jeremy Siskind, Award-winning Jazz Pianist, Composer, and Educator | S2E13
Host Andrea McAlister welcomes award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and educator Jeremy Siskind for an inspiring conversation on jazz, piano pedagogy, and the art of improvisation. Explore Jeremy’s innovative teaching methods, his passion for connecting classical and jazz traditions, and his journey as a musician shaping...
Holiday Deals 2024!
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question This holiday season, explore curated bundles from The Frances Clark Center—the perfect gifts for your personal library, students, or loved ones. The New Professionals Bundle includes practical resources to jumpstart a teaching career. With access to 1500+ articles,...
Martha Hilley, Professor Emeritus at UT Austin, Butler School of Music | S2 E12
Martha Hilley, Group Piano and Pedagogy Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, shares her inspiring story on this episode with host Artina McCain. Listen to Hilley reflect on her long career at the Butler School of Music, her advice for young professionals, and her love for group...
Holiday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales!
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question This Cyber Monday, take your pedagogical skills to the next level with incredible deals on continuing piano education from The Frances Clark Center! Whether you’re a new professional just starting your career, or an experienced teacher, our...
Peter Mack, President of MTNA | S2 E11
Irish-born pianist Peter Mack is a nationally renowned performer, clinician, and convention artist, and the 2023-25 MTNA President. Listen to Peter Mack and host Andrea McAlister discuss Mack’s piano journey, his introduction to piano teaching, and the future of music and MTNA. https://media.blubrry.com/3232533/content.blubrry.com/3232533/Peter_Mack_Audio_for_Upload.mp3Podcast: Play in...
Holiday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales!
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question This Cyber Monday, take your pedagogical skills to the next level with incredible deals on continuing piano education from The Frances Clark Center! Whether you’re a new professional just starting your career, or an experienced teacher, our...
Catherine Rollin, Pianist, Composer, Clinician, and Author | S2 E10
Catherine Rollin is a pianist, composer, clinician, author, and teacher of prize-winning students. Her more than 400 published pedagogical compositions are recognized worldwide for their combination of musicality and “teachability.” Join host Pamela Pike and guest Catherine Rollin as they discuss Rollin’s piano journey, the...
Sean Chen, Pianist, Composer, and Arranger | S2 E9
This episode features Sean Chen, pianist, composer, and arranger, playing with audiences around the world in solo and chamber recitals, concerto performances, and masterclasses, after having won the 2013 American Pianists Awards and placing third at the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Listen to...
Midori Koga, Pianist, Chamber Musician, and Professor of Piano Pedagogy | S2 E8
This episode features Midori Koga, a prominent soloist and chamber musician with the Haven Trio, and is the founder of the University of Toronto Piano Pedagogy Program. Join Koga and host Andrea McAlister as they discuss the future of piano pedagogy, and how to inspire...
Pete Jutras, Award-Winning Professor and Educator | S2 E7
This episode features Pete Jutras, award-winning professor and educator, and current Dean of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Listen to host Jennifer Snow interview Jutras as they discuss his introduction to piano pedagogy, his career focused on education, and advice for budding pianists...
Dennis Alexander, Educational Piano Music Composer | S2 E6
Join host Jennifer Snow as she interviews Dennis Alexander, who has an international reputation as one of the world’s most prolific and popular composers of educational piano music for students at all levels. Listen to Alexander’s start to the piano, his path as a composer,...
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Annie Jeng, Taiwanese-American Pianist, Educator, and Collaborator | S2 E5
Join host Craig Sale as he interviews the well-esteemed pianist and educator, Annie Jeng. In this episode they discuss Jeng’s career in music, finding the right path for oneself, and promoting inclusion through her project, A Seat at the Piano. https://media.blubrry.com/3232533/content.blubrry.com/3232533/Annie_Jeng_Fixed_Audio_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window
Karen Walwyn, Pianist, Composer, and Florence Price Scholar | S2 E4
Join esteemed pianist Karen Walwyn and host Leah Claiborne as they discuss Walwyn’s career as a concert pianist and composer, and her dedication to studying underrepresented composers. https://media.blubrry.com/3232533/content.blubrry.com/3232533/Karen_Walwyn_for_Upload.mp3Podcast: Play in new window
Piano Inspires Kids: A Look Inside the Autumn Issue
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Exploring the piano through improvisation unlocks endless creativity, and the Autumn issue of Piano Inspires Kids equips young pianists with exciting new tools to ignite their musical imagination. In addition to the print magazine, students can explore...