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2024-2025 Gratitude Report: Celebrating a Year of Community, Legacy, and Innovation
We are deeply grateful to our donors, educators, and partners who continue to invest in our mission of advancing piano education. Your belief in The Frances Clark Center sustains our programs, inspires teachers and learners, and strengthens the profession for generations to come. This year was one of growth, innovation, and shared achievement. We established…
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Around the World with Piano Magazine
Curious about music and music-making practices around the world? Piano Magazine has you covered with articles covering piano teaching and performance practices in all corners of the globe. Piano Music by Composers from Asia: A History of Self-Discovery In this article by Lisa Yui from the Spring 2023 issue, Yui writes about her journey of…
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This Month in Piano History – November 2025
As we move into November, we celebrate the birth of a famous ragtime composer, remember an important premiere, and reflect on Bach’s criminal record! November 6: Bach Goes to Jail This month in 1717, Johann Sebastian Bach went to jail! The beloved composer and pianist spent about four weeks in a “justice room” at the…
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Community Impact Grant Winners 2025
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 that make music accessible for all. Kelly Hooper: Free-To-Be Kelly Hooper’s Free-To-Be recital reimagines what…
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5 Key Elements of Foundational Piano Pedagogy
1. Teachers should use words that are relevant and efficient while considering other powerful ways to communicate. Teachers use words to teach concepts, praise students, and offer feedback. Words used to give praise and feedback should focus on the music–how it sounds, looks, and feels, rather than the student’s personal ability. Specific, sincere, and descriptive…
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5 Ways PianoInspires Can Transform Your Scale Practice
Ready to move beyond basic drills? The magazines, videos, and publications at pianoinspires.com are packed with fresh, effective ideas to elevate the technique of your piano students and your own practice. 1. Unlock Speed with the 3s and 4s Fingering Rule Tired of tricky fingerings? The Summer 2024 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids provides a…
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Announcing the Autumn 2025 Issue of Piano Magazine!
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 his lifelong commitment to mentoring young pianists, Delphin’s story celebrates perseverance, excellence, and the transformative…
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5 Ways to Use the Activities in the Autumn 2025 Issue of Piano Inspires Kids
The Autumn issue of Piano Inspires Kids is filled with fun, creative, and educational ways to explore music. Whether you’re a teacher looking to bring fresh ideas into your studio or a parent hoping to spark your child’s imagination at home, this issue offers something for everyone. Here are five ways you can use the…
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Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund
We would like to thank Mary Bloom and Michelle Aalders for tributes shared here with this post of the Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund. Phyllis’ legacy as a teacher, mentor, pianist, and colleague is unquestionable. We are honored to celebrate her work through the creation of this new fund in her name. To…
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Announcing Issue 1, Vol. 1 of Journal of Piano Research
The Journal of Piano Research is pleased to announce its first online issue of international, peer-reviewed articles. The Journal of Piano Research promotes the exploration, discussion, and dissemination of high-level research that advances professional practice and scholarship. An investigation of precollege piano students’ practice habits and practice strategies in China Yuan Jiang, Yue Liu Creating a screening tool for dysmusia:…
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This Month in Piano History – October 2025
As the season changes in October, we celebrate the birth of two legendary musicians and the premiere of a piano concerto once deemed too difficult to play! October 13, 1909 An inspiration to many, jazz pianist Art Tatum was born on October 13, 1909 in Toledo, Ohio. Although he was born with a visual impairment,…
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Piano for Life: E.L. Lancaster on Piano Pedagogy, Music Education, and Accessibility for All
To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring E.L. Lancaster, we are sharing an excerpted transcript of his conversation with Yeeseon Kwon. Want to learn more about Lancaster? Check out the latest installment of the Piano Inspires Podcast. To learn more, visit pianoinspires.com. Listen to our latest episode with Lancaster on Apple Podcasts,…
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Piano Inspires Podcast: Randy Faber
To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring Randy Faber, we are sharing an excerpted transcript of his conversation with Jennifer Snow. Want to learn more about Faber? Check out the latest installment of the Piano Inspires Podcast. To learn more, visit pianoinspires.com. Listen to our latest episode with Faber on Apple Podcasts,…
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Piano Inspires Podcast: Season 3 Launches September 24!
We are excited to announce our third season of the Piano Inspires Podcast. To learn more, visit pianoinspires.com. Listen to our latest episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or our website! The Piano Inspires Podcast is back for an extraordinary third season, launching September 24, 2025! Each week, we invite you into candid, inspiring conversations with…
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Announcing Autumn 2025 Piano Inspires Kids: Time Travel Through the ‘25s!
The Autumn 2025 issue of Piano Inspires Kids is available now! 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 Autumn Issue. We’re thrilled to announce the release of the Autumn 2025 issue of Piano Inspires Kids—our most imaginative adventure yet!…
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Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund
We would like to thank Regina McAllen, Jean Parsons, Terri Hlubek, and Marianne and Peter Lauffer for tributes shared here with this announcement of the Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund. Phyllis’ legacy as a teacher, mentor, pianist, and colleague is unquestionable. We are honored to celebrate her work through the creation of this…
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This Month in Piano History – September 2025
This month, we celebrate landmark recordings of pop hits and spirituals, and we remember a pioneering composer for prepared piano and a vibrant singer whose influence extends to the piano community. September 4, 1962 The Beatles made their first studio recordings with Ringo Starr at London’s Abbey Road Studios. The band recorded some of their…
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Featured Videos from The Frances Clark Center
Subscribers to Piano Inspires have access to eight video series featuring performances and teaching demonstrations from the piano community. To learn more about these video series and to get a sneak peek into a few of these series, keep reading! Not a subscriber? Subscribe now to watch these inspiring and informative videos! From the Artist Bench…
