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Special content from the archives of NCKP, Online Events, and more, these videos showcase what makes our community unique.
Foundational Technique
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Lessons and tips for teaching fundamental technique to your piano students.
From the Artist Bench
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Preparation, interpretation, and performance of advanced repertoire.
Inside the Studio
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Leading experts and nationally recognized teachers share best practices in piano education through video teaching demonstrations. Teaching demonstrations will include a wide array of lesson content and students at all levels, beginner through advanced.
Inspiring Artistry
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Detailed guidelines for the mastery of standard elementary and intermediate literature.
Timeless Teaching Videos
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Classic teaching videos from Frances Clark and Elvina Pearce.
Questions and Answers
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An innovative new addition to the Questions and Answers legacy column in Piano Magazine, this online video series showcases questions from teachers around the country, answered by leading experts.
Quick Teaching Tips
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Short videos with immediately-applicable solutions and ideas.
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Composer Conversations
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Insightful discussions with leading composers of piano teaching music, with the opportunity for live Q&A from the audience.
Community Engagement
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These webinars cover important topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, from repertoire by Black composers, to teaching students with special needs, and more.
Community Impact Sessions
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To support our community in their innovative work, monthly online sessions will equip, guide, and mentor piano teachers to create community-based projects. Led by experts in the field, participants will develop and advance their ideas and plans.
Conference & Event Archives
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Learn more about our conference committees and hear about the exciting programming for NCKP 2023!
Foundational Piano Pedagogy
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Lectures and panels presented by leading piano educators on a range of relevant teaching topics.
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Live Broadcasts
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Live broadcasts of our advanced repertoire series, From the Artist Bench, including live Q&A with the presenter.
General Pedagogy
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Topics covered include mental and physical wellness, technique, repertoire, and more.
Innovation Series
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The Innovation Engagement Series is a continuation of the inspiring conversations and bold ideas sparked at the 2025 Innovation Summit. Open to all—whether or not you attended the in-person event—this free online series invites educators, leaders, and visionaries to come together in community to imagine and create a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future for piano education. Each session explores key topics that emerged from the Summit, offering fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and opportunities for collaborative thinking. Join us as we deepen the conversation, share ideas, and take meaningful steps toward shaping what’s next for our field. Let’s build the future together.
International Initiatives
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Webinars programmed for our international audiences, including translations of popular webinars into Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin.
Piano Inspires Book Club
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Archived recordings of the Spring 2025 Book Club on Recollections by Robert Weirich and the Fall 2024 Book Club on Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff. Each meeting covers one portion of the book, with guided conversation around the topic of the month.
Research Topics in Piano Education
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Presentations, panels, and discussions focused on current and leading research in the field of piano teaching, learning, and performing.
Town Hall Discussions
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Panels with leading piano educators discussing relevant topics in the field of piano teaching, learning, and performing.
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Jerry Wong, Building a Life in Music Across Continents | S3 E26
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