Announcing Summer 2026 – Piano Inspires Kids: Video Game Music
Back to Discovery Blog Home The Summer 2026 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids is coming soon! Subscribers will be receiving the print issue in their mailboxes in the coming weeks. Not yet a subscriber? Click here to receive the issue and give the gift of...
Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund
Back to Discovery Blog Home Phyllis Lehrer For nearly fifty years, Phyllis Lehrer has shaped the field of piano education through her teaching, mentorship, publications, and leadership. Her influence spans generations, touching the lives of her students and the countless individuals they now teach. The...
Honoring Marvin Blickenstaff
Back to Discovery Blog Home Today would have been Marvin Blickenstaff’s 91st birthday. Last year, to celebrate his 90th birthday, Marvin realized a lifelong goal of performing at Carnegie Hall, sharing music with his friends and family in the spirit of generosity that shaped his...
Piano Inspires Kids: Move your Body with Proprioception Activities
Back to Discovery Blog Home The Summer 2026 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids is coming soon! Subscribers will be receiving the print issue in their mailboxes in the coming weeks. Not yet a subscriber? Click here to receive the issue and give the gift of...
Piano Inspires Kids 2026 Composition Contest Winners
PRESS RELEASE: 15 MAY 2026 Congratulations to all the student participants of the 2026 Piano Inspires Kids composition contest! It was our pleasure to review all of the video game scores and designs received—we were excited by the large number submitted in all age categories. ...
Spotlight on Frances Clark
Back to Discovery Blog Home Frances Clark In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate and remember the legacy of piano pedagogue Frances Clark. A pioneer in the field of piano pedagogy, her vision and extraordinary capacity to inspire great teaching revolutionized the piano world....
Teaching Us to Be Our Best Selves: The Power of a Piano Teacher
Back to Discovery Blog Home Laurie Stevens and Megan Hall after Megan’s master’s recital. The teachers featured here are making profound contributions to students at all stages, from the youngest beginners to college students, and to those who study later in life. These inspirational, personal...
Journal of Piano Research: Translating Taubman
Back to Discovery Blog Home The Journal of Piano Research is pleased to announce its first online issue of international, peer-reviewed articles. The Journal of Piano Research promotes the exploration, discussion, and dissemination of high-level research that advances professional practice and scholarship. The Journal of Piano Research is pleased to announce...
Piano Magazine Collegiate Writing Contest 2026
Back to Discovery Blog Home Piano Magazine is proud to sponsor this exciting contest showcasing the talents of tomorrow’s teachers! Collegiate students may write a 1,500-word article on a piano pedagogy related topic of their choosing. Submissions must be received by May 1, 2026. Submissions should include...
Announcing the 2026 Collegiate Connections Winners
Back to Discovery Blog Home The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce the selected proposals for our Collegiate Connections events. Join us at the 2025-26 Collegiate Connection Event on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Eastern. We look forward to highlighting this outstanding...
Piano Inspires Podcast Season 3 Recap | Season of Inspiration
Back to Discovery Blog Home As we close out another incredible season of the Piano Inspires Podcast, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the meaningful conversations that made this year so special. This season, we had the privilege of featuring 27 outstanding guests who shared...
Announcing the Selected Collegiate Connections Proposals
PRESS RELEASE: 14 APRIL 2026 The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce the selected proposals for our Collegiate Connections event: The Frances Clark Center Collegiate Connections Webinar: Friday, April 24, 2026 11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT. Selected Proposals Echoes Across the Atlantic: African Roots in...
Jerry Wong, Building a Life in Music Across Continents | S3 E26
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Artina McCain interviews pianist Jerry Wong. Wong reflects on his educational path and his work as a professor in Australia at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Listen now for an inspiring and insightful conversation with Jerry Wong!...
Christopher Fisher, Cultivating Connection Through Piano Teaching | S3 E25
Tune in to the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast with host Pamela Pike interviews pianist, teacher, and composer Christopher Fisher. Fisher, who serves as Professor of Piano at Ohio University, shares about his passion for teaching, his interest in group piano pedagogy, and...
Tony Caramia, Where Jazz, Pedagogy, and the Piano Meet | S3 E24
In the latest episode of the Piano Inspires podcast, host Craig Sale sits down with renowned pianist and pedagogue Tony Caramia. Their conversation includes Caramia’s early experiences in both jazz and classical music, traces his diverse career path, and delves into his thoughtful perspectives on...