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This Week in Piano History: Death of Ignatius Sancho | December 14, 1780
THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we remember composer (Charles) Ignatius Sancho who died on December 14, 1780. Sancho, also an abolitionist and writer, impacted eighteenth-century British literature and culture. Sancho’s life began tragically as he was born on a slave ship headed for South America. Both of his parents died in his infancy—his mother died…
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Every Student Has a Voice the World Needs to Hear | Honoring Carole Ann Kriewaldt
We believe passionately that piano teachers change the world through their dedication to students and communities. Our Power of a Piano Teacher campaign shares personal tributes to document the extraordinary contributions of piano teachers. We welcome you to celebrate your teacher and share your tribute with us by making a donation to the Frances Clark Center via our secure online…
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Five Things You Might Not Know About Lita Spena
We would like to thank Florencia Zuloaga for collaboration on this post. We encourage you to watch Florencia Zuloaga’s archived webinar here: “Compositores Mujeres de latinoamerica y la península ibérica“ in Spanish with Ester Vela and Gabriela Calderon Cornjego. 1. Lita Spena (1904-1989) was a student of acclaimed Italian piano pedagogue Vicenzo Scaramuzza. Vincenzo Scaramuzza…
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This Week in Piano History: Premiere of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F | December 3, 1925
THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY we celebrate the premiere of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F on December 3, 1925 in New York’s Carnegie Hall with Gershwin at the piano. After the success of his Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin set out to prove to the classical musical world that he could handle a traditional classical form…
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Utilizing Improvisation and Percussion Activities in the Piano Lesson: Special Guest Q&A with Jason Sifford
This week we invited our followers to submit questions for Jason Sifford about utilizing improvisation and percussion activities in the piano lesson. Today, Jason is answering those questions in advance of our creative music making webinar, “Incorporating Improvisation, Composition, and Non-Traditional Instruments in Piano Lessons” with Jason and his co-presenters Grace Huang and Kevin Woosley.…
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Book Review: Every Good Boy Does Fine by Jeremy Denk
Book reviews in each issue of the Piano Magazine provide readers with a sneak peek inside the latest publications on piano teaching, performing, and learning. The Autumn 2022 Piano Magazine review of Every Good Boy Does Fine by Jeremy Denk will have you running to your local bookstore to buy a copy. Fans of Denk…
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From Massachusetts to Hawaii | Honoring Our Teachers
As we enter the season of gratitude and giving, we pay tribute to piano teachers from around the country who are transforming the lives of their students. From Massachusetts to Hawaii, students, parents, and colleagues are honoring piano teachers from their communities as part of the “Power of a Piano Teacher” campaign. The teachers featured…
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This Week in Piano History: Ignacy Jan Paderewski Resigns from Polish Prime Minister Position | November 27, 1919
THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we reflect upon the resignation of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as Prime Minister of Poland on November 27,1919.1 An important pianist, composer, and statesman, Paderewski’s influence and legacy in Polish culture and early twentieth-century politics is undeniable. Paderewski was born in Kursk, Podolia, which is now part of Ukraine. He had…
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This Week in Piano History: Death of Dame Myra Hess | November 25, 1965
THIS WEEK IN PIANO HISTORY, we remember Dame Myra Hess, a British pianist who died on November 25, 1965. Hess rose to fame due to her lunchtime concerts in London during World War II and later became Dame of the British Empire (DBE) in 1941 in recognition of her outstanding musical achievements. Hess was the…
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Abby Whiteside
We would like to thank Stephen Marquiss for this article on Abby Whiteside. Interested in learning more about Whiteside? Attend this session at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 online event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, 1:30-1:55pm CDT. Learn more and register for the conference here. 1. Abby Whiteside (1881-1956) transformed her teaching after admitting only her talented students progressed.…
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Campos Internacionais Disponíveis – Inscreva-se Já!
A Conferência de Piano expandiu seu escopo para incluir campos em coreano, mandarim, inglês, espanhol e português.* Todas as sessões em línguas estrangeiras incluirão legendas em inglês para torná-las acessíveis a todos. A inscrição completa na conferência inclui acesso ao evento online e aos arquivos do evento online. Inscreva-se agora para conferir apresentações de especialistas,…
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国际会议分会场开放 。 立即注册！
钢琴峰会已扩展至韩语、普通话、英语、西班牙语和葡萄牙语分会场。*所有外语会议均提供英文字幕，方便所有人观看。 完整的会议注册包含在线活动和在线活动档案的访问权限。立即注册，聆听来自世界各地教师和研究人员的专家演讲！ 在线会议：2025年6月7日至8日 线下峰会及会议：2025年7月23日至26日 想了解更多关于在线活动和国际会议分会场的信息？委员会主席Luis Sanchez将分享2025年钢琴会议（NCKP）的精彩内容。 MORE ON THE PIANO CONFERENCE: NCKP Not yet a subscriber? Join for only $7.99/mo or $36/yr.
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국제 트랙 개설. 지금 등록하세요!
피아노 컨퍼런스는 한국어, 중국어(만다린어), 영어, 스페인어, 포르투갈어 트랙을 포함하도록 그 범위를 확장하였습니다.* 모든 외국어 세션에는 영어 자막이 제공되어 누구나 쉽게 접근할 수 있습니다. 전체 컨퍼런스 등록 시 온라인 행사 및 온라인 자료 아카이브에 접근할 수 있습니다. 지금 등록하셔서 전 세계의 교사들과 연구자들의 전문적인 발표를 직접 경험해 보세요! 온라인 컨퍼런스: 2025년 6월 7-8일 Online Conference: June…
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Programación internacional disponible ¡Regístrate ahora!
La Conferencia de Piano ha ampliado su alcance para incluir programación en coreano, mandarín, inglés, español y portugués.* Todas las sesiones en idiomas extranjeros incluirán subtítulos en inglés para que sean accesibles para todos. La inscripción completa a la conferencia incluye acceso al evento en línea y a sus archivos. ¡Regístrate ahora para disfrutar de…
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5 Reasons You Should Learn “Arirang”
We would like to thank Kowoon Lee for this article on the Korean song, Arirang. Interested in learning more about Arirang? Attend this session at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 on Thursday, July 24, 2025, 1:30-1:55pm CDT. Learn more and register for the conference here. 1. Cultural Understanding As Korean culture continues to gain global…
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Teaching Us to Be Our Best Selves: The Power of a Piano Teacher
We welcome you to celebrate your own teacher by sharing a tribute with us and donating to The Frances Clark Center. Students, parents, and colleagues are honoring piano teachers from their communities as part of the “Power of a Piano Teacher” campaign. The teachers featured here are making profound contributions to students at all stages,…
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What to Expect at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025
From the Inclusive Teaching Track and Keyboard Lab Presentations The Committees of The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 work to research, compile, or otherwise address issues of ongoing significance to our participants and the piano teaching public in meaningful and substantive ways. As we eagerly anticipate NCKP 2025, we asked our committee chairs to give us…
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Piano Inspires Podcast: 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
The Frances Clark Center recognizes Barbara Fast, Susanna Garcia, Gary Ingle, William Chapman Nyaho, and Craig Sale as recipients of the 2025 Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award. Each of these recipients exemplifies outstanding dedication to the field of music and piano teaching. Their influential contributions in the field of piano pedagogy have impacted our profession…
