2025 Collegiate Connections
An international cohort of students responded to our call for proposals for the 2025 Collegiate Connections virtual event, which will highlight innovative group projects. The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce the selected proposals for our Collegiate Connections event on Friday, April 25, 2024...
Announcing the Selected Collegiate Connections Proposals
PRESS RELEASE: 23 APRIL 2025 The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce the selected proposals for our Collegiate Connections events: Frances Clark Center Collegiate Connections Webinar: Friday, April 25, 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT. The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 Online Event: Saturday, June 7,...
A Look Inside the Spring 2025 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids: Music and Listening
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question The Spring 2025 issue of Piano Inspires Kids is available now! Click here to receive the issue and give the gift of music to the musicians in your life! Keep reading for a sneak peek into the Spring Issue. Listening...
Last Chance to Participate – The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Last chance to participate in The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025! The deadline to submit Collegiate Connections, E-Posters, Performances, and Teaching Demonstrations is Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific. Collegiate Connections We invite collegiate groups in...
88 Keys in 88 Hours – Thank You to Our Donors
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Share your love of the piano and help support The Frances Clark Center by “purchasing” a virtual piano key during our 88 Keys in 88 Hours donation campaign for Piano Day 2025! Starting tomorrow, our virtual piano...
Piano Day 2025 – Coming Soon!
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Share your love of the piano and help support The Frances Clark Center by “purchasing” a virtual piano key during our 88 Keys in 88 Hours donation campaign for Piano Day 2025! Starting tomorrow, our virtual piano...
Samantha Coates, Rethinking Piano Education with Creativity and Humor | S2 E24
In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, Craig Sale is joined by Samantha Coates who shares her journey from traditional piano lessons to becoming an innovative educator, author, and advocate for making music learning more engaging. She discusses the power of humor in teaching,...
The Frances Clark Center Announces the 2025 Outstanding Service Recognition Award Recipients
PRESS RELEASE: 16 MARCH 2025 The Frances Clark Center Outstanding Service Recognition Awards celebrate the deep dedication and long-standing contributions to the Center by leading professionals in the field. These exceptional individuals sustain and fulfill the mission of the Center by providing ongoing leadership, highest...
Mario Ajero, The Future of Piano Teaching in a Digital World | S2E23
In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, special guest and technology guru Dr. Mario Ajero joins host Alejandro Cremaschi, as they explore how technology transforms piano education. From the rise of online lessons to the evolution of digital tools, he shares insights on how...
Leila Viss, Sparking Creativity and Curiosity in Piano Education | S2 E22
Host Andrea McAlister is joined by Leila Viss, who shares how creativity, curiosity, and flexibility can transform piano education. She discusses the power of improvisation, adapting lessons to students’ needs, and encouraging exploration beyond the written score. Tune in for inspiring insights on making piano...
The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 Schedule Announcement
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We are pleased to announce the schedule of The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025! Returning to the Westin Chicago Lombard Hotel (Lombard, IL), The Piano Conference features a new, innovative in-person summit. This opening one-day summit engages the...
Gail Berenson, The Power of Mentorship in Shaping Pianists and Educators | S2 E21
In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, Dr. Gail Berenson reflects on the transformative role of mentorship in piano education. She shares personal stories about the teachers who shaped her journey, the importance of guiding the next generation, and how collaborative learning creates lasting...
Courtney Crappell, Embracing Innovation and Growth in Piano Education | S2 E20
In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, Jennifer Snow is joined by Courtney Crappell who discusses the evolving world of piano education and the power of lifelong learning. He shares how starting piano later in life shaped his approach to teaching, the importance of...
Celebrate the Power of a Piano Lesson This Valentine’s Day
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question Music has the power to transform lives, and it all starts with a single lesson. This Valentine’s Day, show your love for music and the teachers who make it possible by donating the value of one piano...
Barbara Fast, Exploring Passion, Pedagogy, and the Art of Teaching Piano | S2 E19
In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, host Pamela Pike is joined by Dr. Barbara Fast, who shares her journey from a musically rich childhood to becoming a leader in piano pedagogy. She reflects on the experiences that shaped her teaching philosophy, the importance...