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...
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...
The Frances Clark Center Releases Weaving Sounds: Elementary Piano Pieces by Native and Indigenous Composers
Transformative New Publication Features Works by Composers from Vibrant and Diverse Tribal Communities. PRESS RELEASE: 10 JANUARY 2025 The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce our new publication Weaving Sounds: Elementary Piano Pieces by Native and Indigenous Composers, compiled and edited by Connor Chee...
Anton Nel, South African Concert Pianist and Professor of Piano and Chamber Music | S2 E14
Join host Artina McCain as she interviews Anton Nel, South African Concert Pianist and Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at Butler School of Music – University of Texas at Austin. Listeners will gain valuable insights into Nel’s teaching philosophy, the importance of nurturing creativity...
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...
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,...
Martha Hilley, Professor Emeritus at UT Austin, Butler School of Music | S2 E12
Martha Hilley, Group Piano and Pedagogy Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, shares her inspiring story on this episode with host Artina McCain. Listen to Hilley reflect on her long career at the Butler School of Music, her advice for young professionals, and her love for group...
Holiday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales!
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question This Cyber Monday, take your pedagogical skills to the next level with incredible deals on continuing piano education from The Frances Clark Center! Whether you’re a new professional just starting your career, or an experienced teacher, our...
Peter Mack, President of MTNA | S2 E11
Irish-born pianist Peter Mack is a nationally renowned performer, clinician, and convention artist, and the 2023-25 MTNA President. Listen to Peter Mack and host Andrea McAlister discuss Mack’s piano journey, his introduction to piano teaching, and the future of music and MTNA. https://media.blubrry.com/3232533/content.blubrry.com/3232533/Peter_Mack_Audio_for_Upload.mp3Podcast: Play in...
Holiday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales!
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question This Cyber Monday, take your pedagogical skills to the next level with incredible deals on continuing piano education from The Frances Clark Center! Whether you’re a new professional just starting your career, or an experienced teacher, our...
Catherine Rollin, Pianist, Composer, Clinician, and Author | S2 E10
Catherine Rollin is a pianist, composer, clinician, author, and teacher of prize-winning students. Her more than 400 published pedagogical compositions are recognized worldwide for their combination of musicality and “teachability.” Join host Pamela Pike and guest Catherine Rollin as they discuss Rollin’s piano journey, the...
Sean Chen, Pianist, Composer, and Arranger | S2 E9
This episode features Sean Chen, pianist, composer, and arranger, playing with audiences around the world in solo and chamber recitals, concerto performances, and masterclasses, after having won the 2013 American Pianists Awards and placing third at the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Listen to...
Midori Koga, Pianist, Chamber Musician, and Professor of Piano Pedagogy | S2 E8
This episode features Midori Koga, a prominent soloist and chamber musician with the Haven Trio, and is the founder of the University of Toronto Piano Pedagogy Program. Join Koga and host Andrea McAlister as they discuss the future of piano pedagogy, and how to inspire...
Pete Jutras, Award-Winning Professor and Educator | S2 E7
This episode features Pete Jutras, award-winning professor and educator, and current Dean of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Listen to host Jennifer Snow interview Jutras as they discuss his introduction to piano pedagogy, his career focused on education, and advice for budding pianists...
Dennis Alexander, Educational Piano Music Composer | S2 E6
Join host Jennifer Snow as she interviews Dennis Alexander, who has an international reputation as one of the world’s most prolific and popular composers of educational piano music for students at all levels. Listen to Alexander’s start to the piano, his path as a composer,...