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,...
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Welcome to the Frances Clark Center Booth! Periodicals Student Publications Reference Publications Legacy Publications Full Courses Microcourses 15% off Periodicals Piano Magazine A quarterly magazine for professional pianists and teachers. Regular Pricing: Digital: $3/monthPrint + Digital: $4/month Piano Inspires Kids A quarterly magazine for piano...
Annie Jeng, Taiwanese-American Pianist, Educator, and Collaborator | S2 E5
Join host Craig Sale as he interviews the well-esteemed pianist and educator, Annie Jeng. In this episode they discuss Jeng’s career in music, finding the right path for oneself, and promoting inclusion through her project, A Seat at the Piano. Podcast: Play in new window
Karen Walwyn, Pianist, Composer, and Florence Price Scholar | S2 E4
Join esteemed pianist Karen Walwyn and host Leah Claiborne as they discuss Walwyn’s career as a concert pianist and composer, and her dedication to studying underrepresented composers. Podcast: Play in new window
Piano Inspires Kids: A Look Inside the Autumn Issue
Back to Discovery Blog Home Exploring the piano through improvisation unlocks endless creativity, and the Autumn issue of Piano Inspires Kids equips young pianists with exciting new tools to ignite their musical imagination. In addition to the print magazine, students can explore additional activities on...
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A Conversation with Tim Topham, Founder of TopMusic.co | S2 E3
Our next episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast features Tim Topham, Founder of TopMusic! Listen to the whole story about how he got started with piano, his ideas behind TopMusic, and his passion for music making in this interview led by Sara Ernst. Podcast: Play...
Spencer Myer, Concert Pianist and Educator | S2 E2
Join acclaimed concert pianist Spencer Myer as he shares his musical journey in developing his artistry and a well-rounded career in performing and teaching. Podcast: Play in new window
Legacy Episode with Dr. Frances Clark | S2 E1
Season 2 of Piano Inspires Podcast kicks off with a special legacy episode featuring Dr. Frances Clark. Podcast: Play in new window
Piano Teachers Transforming Lives: The Power of a Piano Teacher
Back to Discovery Blog Home At The Frances Clark Center, we are honoring piano teachers who are working every day to make the world more empathetic, inclusive, and connected through the transformational power of music. We welcome you to celebrate your own teacher by sharing...
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...