Sara Ernst

Sara Ernst, PhD, is an active pedagogue and pianist and is joining the University of Oklahoma as Associate Professor and Director of Piano Pedagogy in Fall 2023. She is Director of Teacher Engagement for the Frances Clark Center and formerly taught at the University of South Carolina.
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Piano Inspires Kids: David, Plays!

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question The Winter 2024 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids is coming soon! Subscribers will be receiving the print issue in their mailboxes in the coming weeks. Not yet a subscriber? Click here to receive the issue and give...

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Piano Inspires Kids: Winter Issue Sneak Peak

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question The Winter 2024 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids is coming soon! Subscribers will be receiving the print issue in their mailboxes in the coming weeks. Not a subscriber? Subscribe by Thursday, December 14 at kids.pianoinspires.com/subscribe to receive...

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Thank you, Jane!

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We would like to thank Sara Ernst for this tribute to her teacher, Jane Magrath. As we enter the season of gratitude and giving, we pay tribute to piano teachers from around the country who are transforming...

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OLGA KERN: A Consummate and Positive Artist

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We are pleased to share this conversation with Olga Kern about her vibrant career and mission as a musician, written by Sara Ernst. This conversation originally appeared in the Summer 2023 issue of Piano Magazine. If you...

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Effectively Teaching Young Students: Q&A with Sara Ernst

We invited our followers to submit questions for Sara Ernst about effectively teaching young students to practice. Today, Sara is answering those questions!We encourage you to read Sara’s article, “Practicing Alongside Our Intermediate Students,” in the Winter 2022 issue of Piano Magazine. Additionally, enroll in...

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How to Record an Effective Teaching Demonstration: 6 Tips for Success

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We are delighted to share top tips from Dr. Sara Ernst on recording effective teaching demonstrations as you compile your teaching video submissions for NCKP 2023: The Piano Conference. Sara is Director of Teacher Engagement for the...

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How to Write an Effective Conference Proposal: 5 Tips for Success

Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question We are delighted to share top tips from Dr. Sara Ernst on writing successful conference proposals to support you as you draft your session ideas for NCKP 2023: The Piano Conference. Sara is Director of Teacher Engagement...

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