An Invitation to the Piano Inspires Book Club – Part 2
Back to Discovery Blog Home As we approach the new school year, we invite you to join us for the Piano Inspires Book Club! The first book club will focus on Marvin Blickenstaff’s new book Inspired Piano Teaching. Learn more and register here. August 26,...
An Invitation to the Piano Inspires Book Club
Back to Discovery Blog Home As we approach the new school year, we invite you to join us for the Piano Inspires Book Club! The first book club will focus on Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff. Learn more and register here. August 26, 2024 Dear Frances Clark...
Piano Inspires Kids: Student Spotlights
Back to Discovery Blog Home The Summer 2024 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids is here! Not yet a subscriber? 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 Summer Issue. Calling all Piano...
Piano Inspires Book Club Announcement
Back to Discovery Blog Home As we approach the new school year, we invite you to join us for the Piano Inspires Book Club! The first book club will focus on Marvin Blickenstaff’s new book Inspired Piano Teaching. Learn more and register here. Marvin Blickenstaff...
The Frances Clark Center to Receive $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
PRESS RELEASE: 21 MAY 2024 The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $30,000 to support its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in music...
Ann DuHamel, Pianist, Teaching Artist, and 2023-24 McKnight Artist Fellow | S1 E17
Join Ann DuHamel as she discusses the importance of music as an agent of change in the world with Pamela Pike. Ann DuHamel, McKnight Artist Fellow and Past President of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association, currently serves as Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota...
Collegiate Resources
Back to Discovery Blog Home Calling all collegiate students! Looking for more information about how The Frances Clark Center can help you as you navigate the early stages of your career? Look no further. In this article, we will share information and resources including employment...
Michelle Conda, Educator, Author, and 2023 Frances Clark Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient | S1 E16
Join Michelle Conda and Andrea McAlister in a discussion about pedagogy, legacy, and Dr. Conda’s deserving recognition as the 2023 Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Michelle Conda is Professor of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is praised...
George Litterst, Educator, Clinician, and Music Software Developer | S1 E15
In this episode of Piano Inspires Podcast, George Litterst, the 2023 Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, reflects on his career path in music and technology with Shana Kirk. Podcast: Play in new window
Olga Kern, Van Cliburn International Competition Gold Medalist | S1 E14
With a vivid onstage presence, dazzling technique, and keen musicianship, pianist Olga Kern is widely recognized as one of the great artists of her generation, captivating audiences and critics alike. She was born into a family of musicians and began studying piano at the age...
Ingrid Clarfield, Internationally Acclaimed Teacher, Performer, Clinician, and Author | S1 E13
Ingrid Clarfield is a nationally recognized performer, clinician, and author. She has presented workshops, lecture-recitals, and master classes in over 150 cities in 40 states across North America, including State and National MTNA Conferences, the National Conference of Keyboard Pedagogy, and other prestigious conferences and...
Concert Pianist Artina McCain discusses Wellness, Dealing with Piano-Related Injury, and Persistence | S1 E12
Join Artina McCain, Concert Pianist and Yamaha Artist, dedicated to promoting the works of Black and other underrepresented composers, as she discusses wellness, persistence, and the importance of sharing music with a wider audience with Andrea McAlister in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast....
Celebrate Marvin Blickenstaff’s 89th Birthday With Us!
Back to Discovery Blog Home Join us in honoring our esteemed Marvin Blickenstaff. His 89th birthday is May 19th! Marvin has dedicated his life to serving others, and we are asking for your help to show appreciation in a special way this year. Share Your...
Robert Weirich, Pianist, Educator, and Author | S1 E11
Robert Weirich and Nick Phillips discuss Dr. Weirich’s influential teaching and writing career in this episode of Piano Inspires Podcast. Podcast: Play in new window
Sara Davis Buechner, Concert Pianist and Educator | S1 E10
Pianist and educator Sara Davis Buechner discusses her musical journey, the saving power of music, and advocacy, with Craig Sale in this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast. Podcast: Play in new window