Support The Frances Clark Center This Giving Tuesday 2025
Back to Discovery Blog Home #Giving Tuesday is a day to celebrate our dedicated community through shared mission and purpose as we continue to transform lives through the power of music. The Frances Clark Center is grateful to serve and support our community as we...
Piano Technique Books for Students: Holiday Gifts for 2025
Back to Discovery Blog Home Build your holiday wish list with our inspiring collection of piano teaching resources! From expert repertoire guides and diverse repertoire collections to practical teaching tools and personal essays by leading educators, our publications make the perfect gift to enrich your...
Countdown to Giving Tuesday 2025
Back to Discovery Blog Home The New School for Music Study We’re filled with gratitude for the vibrant community that makes The Frances Clark Center possible. As Giving Tuesday approaches, we invite you to celebrate the power of music and piano teaching to inspire and...
John Ellis, Creating Space for Students to Discover Their Passions | S3 E10
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, John Ellis joins host Leah Claiborne to discuss his journey from childhood piano lessons to a dynamic career as a musician and educator. Ellis shares how his passion for music evolved into a lifelong commitment to teaching...
Honor a Piano Teacher: Power of a Piano Teacher Campaign
Back to Discovery Blog Home 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 stories testify to the timeless impact piano teachers have...
Gayle Kowalchyk, A Journey of Teaching, Creativity, and Collaboration | S3 E9
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Gayle Kowalchyk joins host, Yeeseon Kwon, to discuss her multi-faceted career in music. Kowalchyk reflects on her educational path, her extensive experience as an independent studio teacher, and her work in publications. Join us for an engaging...
Holiday Gifts for Pianists: Works for Pianists of All Levels
Back to Discovery Blog Home Build your holiday wish list with our inspiring collection of piano teaching resources! From expert repertoire guides and diverse repertoire collections to practical teaching tools and personal essays by leading educators, our publications make the perfect gift to enrich your...
Holiday Inspiration: The Perfect Piano Publications for Your Wish List
Back to Discovery Blog Home Build your holiday wish list with our inspiring collection of piano teaching resources! From expert repertoire guides and diverse repertoire collections to practical teaching tools and personal essays by leading educators, our publications make the perfect gift to enrich your...
Craig Sale, Shaping Piano Education Through Legacy and Community | S3 E8
In the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Craig Sale discusses his early experiences with music study, his work with legendary educators Frances Clark, Louise Goss, and Elvina Pearce, and his current work as senior editor of Piano Magazine. Listen now to hear this...
Brian Chung, Bridging Music, Business, and Education | S3 E7
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Brian Chung joins host, Heather Smith, to reflect on his past teachers, multi-faceted career path, and hopes for the music field. Chung discusses how he has combined his love of music and business throughout his career. Tune...
Community Impact Grant Winners 2025
Back to Discovery Blog Home Across the country, pianists are using their art to build connection, inclusion, and opportunity. These four projects—by Kelly Hooper, Zaiba Sheikh, Penny Lazarus, and Raphaelita Justice—show how community impact begins with creativity and compassion, inspiring others to design meaningful initiatives...
Gary Ingle, Advancing the Music Profession through Vision and Leadership | S3 E6
In this episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast, Gary Ingle joins host, Jennifer Snow, to discuss his numerous contributions to the music field. Ingle shares his unique educational journey, inspiring career with MTNA, and reflects on a life in music. Join us for an inspiring...
Pamela Pike, Inspiring a Lifetime of Learning through Piano Education| S3 E5
In this podcast episode, musician and educator Pam Pike shares experiences from her youth and beyond that inspired her to become a piano teacher. In this impactful conversation with host Craig Sale, Pike reflects on her career paths and the role of piano teachers in...
Announcing the Autumn 2025 Issue of Piano Magazine!
Back to Discovery Blog Home Announcing the Autumn 2025 issue of Piano Magazine! Discover the remarkable journey of pianist and educator Wilfred Delphin, whose artistry and advocacy have shaped generations of musicians. From his formative years and international performances with his duo partner, Edwin Romain, to...
Michelle Cann, Elevating Voices through Artistry and Education | S3 E4
Join host Leah Claiborne as she interviews pianist Michelle Cann, who serves as the Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. Cann reflects on her wide-ranging career, beginning with her musical family, continuing on with her studies at the Cleveland...