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Piano Magazine: For Teachers, Performers, and Lifelong Learners
Whether you’re seeking artistic inspiration to enrich your studio teaching or looking for practical approaches to various teaching challenges, Piano Magazine is an essential resource to learn the ideas, perspectives, and methods of leading piano pedagogues and professionals. A subscription also unlocks a growing digital library of 1,650+ archived articles, 250+ webinars, and 250+ videos.
Beyond the extensive library of resources, a Piano Magazine subscription offers a connection to a community. Through free access to online events and special discounts on courses, publications, and The Piano Conference: NCKP, you can engage with a dedicated network of piano educators, performers, and researchers who share your passion for piano and piano teaching.
Piano Inspires Kids: Building Curiosity, Creativity, and Excellence
Whether it’s playing in a garage band, singing along at a Taylor Swift concert, or experiencing the New York Philharmonic in concert, music is one of the most powerful art forms that connects us to one another. Our quarterly children’s magazine, Piano Inspires Kids, helps nurture a genuine love of music from an early age, opening the door to a lifetime of meaningful musical experiences.
In Piano Inspires Kids, discover engaging activities both at and away from the piano that bring joy to learning. Explore topics such as improvisation, movement, and even what music does to the brain, helping young pianists develop a well-rounded understanding of music that extends beyond repertoire study.
Piano Inspires Kids celebrates students who love music and strive for excellence. We invite young musicians to submit their work for the opportunity to be featured in Piano Inspires Kids, giving them a platform to showcase their accomplishments and inspiring them to continue growing as artists.
Piano Inspires Courses: Never Stop Learning
Teaching can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be demanding. No teacher should have to navigate every challenge alone. These courses connect you with emerging research and creative teaching ideas from leading pedagogues, offering opportunities to continue developing your knowledge and skills through video and text courses. Never stop learning and give both yourself and your students more room to thrive.
Explore courses ranging from foundational piano pedagogy to inclusive teaching methods for special learners. Our courses also expand your knowledge and teaching of repertoire beyond the traditional canon, which fosters greater cultural representation that better serves a diverse student body. You will also find practical guidance on studio management and the business skills needed to build a sustainable career as an independent teacher.
Piano Education Press: Insights from Lifelong Learners
With all the noise in our society, sometimes the best way to learn is simply to settle into your favorite chair and read a book. Each of our three featured books will uniquely impact your identity as a musician and teacher.
Find inspiration through the lens of a legendary pedagogue. Marvin Blickenstaff’s book, Inspired Piano Teaching, offers a glimpse into his learning mindset and a wealth of teaching wisdom gained through a lifetime devoted to piano education.
Dive into decades of writing that explore some of the most important philosophical questions surrounding music in Robert Weirich’s Recollections: A Pianist’s Essays on Teaching, Performing, and Living. Through personal reflections, Weirich’s collection of essays offers a thoughtful reminder that a meaningful life in music can take many different forms.
If you’re looking for hidden repertoire gems for yourself or your studio, Jane Magrath’s Piano Literature for Teaching and Performance is an essential addition to your library. Featuring works by underrepresented, women, and living composers, Magrath provides biographical context, musical characteristics, and pedagogical considerations for each entry, helping you discover repertoire that can bring fresh perspectives to your teaching and performing.
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