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Foundational Pedagogy Discussion Group for Piano Teachers
Although a new year is right around the corner, piano teachers are in the middle of the busy academic year. Our students are juggling school, extra-curricular activities, and practicing while teachers are doing their own juggling acts—preparing for weekly lessons and student performances while also keeping their studios running smoothly. In the midst of all…
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This Month in Piano History – December 2025
As we close out the year, we celebrate the birth of a famous Hispanic composer, remember one of the greatest concerts of all time, and reflect on the life of a great American composer! December 8 – Birth of Manuel Ponce Born on December 8, 1882 in Fresnillo, Mexico, Manuel Ponce was one of the…
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Essential Holiday Gifts for Piano Teachers: Top Resources
Build your holiday wish list with our inspiring collection of piano teaching resources! From expert repertoire guides and diverse repertoire collections to practical teaching tools and personal essays by leading educators, our publications make the perfect gift to enrich your studio and spark creativity all year long. Questions and Answers: Practical Advice for Piano Teachers…
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Community Impact – Surge: Impact in the Time of Adversity
In the Community Impact webinar series, music teachers across the world gather to create, refine, and celebrate projects that positively impact communities and advance piano teaching. In this year’s inaugural session, host Leah Claiborne invited internationally recognized leader Stanford Thompson to share his thoughts on the theme “Impact in the Time of Adversity.” Thompson is…
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Support The Frances Clark Center This Giving Tuesday 2025
#Giving Tuesday is a day to celebrate our dedicated community through shared mission and purpose as we continue to transform lives through the power of music. The Frances Clark Center is grateful to serve and support our community as we advance the profession together. We appreciate all your support. Today, people around the world will…
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Piano Technique Books for Students: Holiday Gifts for 2025
Build your holiday wish list with our inspiring collection of piano teaching resources! From expert repertoire guides and diverse repertoire collections to practical teaching tools and personal essays by leading educators, our publications make the perfect gift to enrich your studio and spark creativity all year long. Technique through Repertoire Books 1 & 2 Selected…
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Countdown to Giving Tuesday 2025
We’re filled with gratitude for the vibrant community that makes The Frances Clark Center possible. As Giving Tuesday approaches, we invite you to celebrate the power of music and piano teaching to inspire and transform lives. Piano inspires the next generation. Together, through every note and every lesson, we can make the world a better…
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Honor a Piano Teacher: Power of a Piano Teacher Campaign
The teachers featured here are making profound contributions to students at all stages, from the youngest beginners to college students, and to those who study later in life. These inspirational, personal stories testify to the timeless impact piano teachers have on their students and their communities. We invite you to celebrate the piano teachers who…
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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 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,…
