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Celebrating Black History Month

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question From February 1-28, we celebrate Black History Month, a time to honor and reflect upon the remarkable music and contributions of Black people. In this Discovery Page post, we have curated a collection of Piano Inspires resources...

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Rochelle Sennet, Championing Diversity and Inclusion in Piano Education | S2 E18

In this episode, Dr. Rochelle Sennet shares her journey as a pianist, educator, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in classical music. She reflects on the importance of representation in piano education, her discovery of Black composers like George Walker, and how she fosters...

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Announcing the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. All are welcome to join us at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 to celebrate these extraordinary individuals. Gary Ingle Susanna Garcia Craig Sale William...

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The Frances Clark Center Unveils Historic Matching Gift Campaign

Double Your Impact on the Future of Piano Education PRESS RELEASE: 30 JANUARY 2025 For Immediate Release Contact: Heather Smith, Director of Development and Advancement hsmith@francesclarkcenter.org Kingston, NJ – January 30, 2025 The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy proudly announces a historic opportunity to...

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The Frances Clark Center Announces the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

PRESS RELEASE: 3 FEBRUARY 2025 The Frances Clark Center recognizes Barbara Fast, Susanna Garcia, Gary Ingle, William Chapman Nyaho, and Craig Sale as recipients of the 2025 Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award.  Each of these recipients exemplifies outstanding dedication to the field of music...

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Scott McBride Smith, Rethinking Piano Education and Empowering Teachers | S2 E17

In this episode of The Piano Inspires Podcast, Scott McBride Smith shares his unique journey in piano education and his perspectives on the evolving world of music teaching. As a leading pedagogue and advocate for creative, student-centered learning, Scott explores the changing landscape of piano...

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The Frances Clark Center Announces Endowment and Legacy Circle

A Bold Vision for the Future of Piano Education PRESS RELEASE: 17 JANUARY 2025 For Immediate Release Contact: Heather Smith, Director of Development and Advancement hsmith@francesclarkcenter.org The Frances Clark Center proudly announces the establishment of The Frances Clark Center Endowment and the launch of the...

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Jess Johnson: Mindfulness, Joy, and Transforming Lives Through Piano | S2 E15

In this inspiring episode, Jessica Johnson, professor of piano and pedagogy at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, shares how mindfulness and music transform lives. From her rural North Carolina roots to a career of teaching and advocacy, Jessica reflects on the piano as a source of...

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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...

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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,...

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