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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...

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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. ...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Piano Inspires Podcast

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!...

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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...

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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...

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Collegiate Connections – Call for Proposals!

Back to Discovery Blog Home Collegiate Connections, a professional engagement initiative for students and faculty, supports the innovative work of emerging leaders, scholars, and artists. The program provides opportunities for collegiate groups and classes to submit term and annual projects to be showcased in an...

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Carol Leone, Expanding Possibilities at the Piano | S3 E23

In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, host Artina McCain interviews Carol Leone, Professor of Piano and Chair of Piano Studies at Southern Methodist University. She shares insights from her musical training, reflects on her journey as an educator, and discusses her work with...

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Visit Us at MTNA: Special Events and Sales

Back to Discovery Blog Home We are looking forward to connecting with you at MTNA 2026! Visit us at booth #602 and #603 in the exhibit hall. Booth Events Meet the Editors | Sunday, March 22, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Meet the Authors and...

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