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Yamaha Corporation of America

Lead sponsor of The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025

Booths: 304, 403, & 405

https://www.yamaha.com/en/
Yamaha Corporation of America is profoundly committed to enriching lives through music education. For over fifty years we have been dedicated to serving music-makers of all ages through innovative, high-quality products, professional development programs for teachers, music education advocacy, and in our partnerships with music service organizations.
Primary Contact Name: Jun Fujimoto
Email: jfujimoto@yamaha.com

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We invite NCKP participants to submit questions on any topics related to acoustic and digital pianos. During the session, Professor Yeeseon Kwon will present your questions to Yamaha experts Heratch Touresian and Chad Million for live discussion and insight.

University of Oregon’s Dr. Alexandre Dossin has achieved unprecedented success utilizing Yamaha’s Disklavier Piano Remote Teaching Technology. Observe a live masterclass between Oregon and The Piano Conference, and participate in a Q&A with Dr. Dossin.

Explore innovative group piano teaching strategies utilizing Yamaha’s MLC200 Music Lab Controller, a cutting-edge tool that enhances music education through advanced features, seamless integration, and pristine digital audio quality. With over 50 Yamaha digital piano models available, selecting the most suitable instruments for your music lab can be overwhelming. This session will guide you through the various options, focusing on models that best meet your educational and innovative needs and objectives.

Interact with Yamaha directly at this informal meet-and-greet session in our state-of-the-art piano lab.

Yamaha pioneered remote connection between acoustic pianos in the early 2000s and is the industry leader in technology-enhanced pianos. Dr. Gwendolyn Mok from San Jose State University will conduct her first live remote masterclass with The Piano Conference. Observe and participate in a Q&A with Dr. Mok.

Exhibitor Profile – Fons by MakeMusic

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Fons by MakeMusic

Booth: 108

https://fons.com/

MakeMusic, a world leader in music technology, creator of MakeMusic Cloud and Sight Reading Studio, now includes Fons–the Inspired Business Software for Music Teachers and Studios.

Primary Contact Name: Eric Branner

hello@fons.com

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Discover how Fons, the ultimate studio management software, can help you take your piano teaching business to the next level. Earn more and reduce administrative stress by automating scheduling, billing, and communications. With Fons, you can focus on teaching while your studio runs smoothly in the background. Join us to learn how Fons can help you grow your studio and reclaim your time.

Exhibitor Profile – Norwex

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Norwex

Booth: 109

Norwex.com/debiinch

Norwex is a company whose mission is to help families and businesses share a cleaner, safer way of living by reducing harmful chemicals in everyday lives.

Primary Contact Name: Debi Inch

debiinch.ezclean@gmail.com

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Giveaway: Purchase of 3 items will receive 10% off and a ticket to be placed in a drawing for a basket of FREE studio cleaning products on display at the Norwex booth.

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Exhibitor Profile – Music Teachers National Association

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Music Teachers National Association

Booth: 602

https://www.mtna.org/

Music Teachers National Association is committed to advancing the value of music study and music making to society and supporting the professionalism of music teachers. Visit us in the exhibit hall to explore programs, services, and discounts available to music teachers exclusively through membership in MTNA.

Primary Contact Name: Tonya Schauer

tschauer@mtna.org

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Exhibitor Profile – Yellow Cat Publishing/Piano Key Finders

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Yellow Cat Publishing/ Piano Key Finders

Booth: 309

www.pianokeyfinders.com

Yellow Cat Publishing makes books and teaching tools that make teaching and learning easy and fun. Check out the Key Finder Cards and level up your teaching!

Primary Contact Name: Sarah Lyngra

sarah.lyngra@gmail.com

Promo Code: NCKP2025

Use the promo code to get 25% off all products purchased on www.pianokeyfinders.com for all of July, August, and September 2025.

Giveaway: Swing by the booth and get a 5 note scale and chord card set to try out. Set includes 5 note major and minor scales, as well as major, minor, augmented, and diminished root position triads. Teaching in all keys from the first lesson has never been this easy!

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Pianist Sarah Lyngra presents an interactive workshop on revolutionizing piano education through key finder cards that help students navigate all piano keys beyond basic F, C, and G. Participants will learn transferable 5-note scale patterns, build chord progressions applicable across multiple keys, tackle jazz and blues fundamentals, and explore the circle of fifths. This session offers practical teaching strategies that complement existing methods while expanding students’ musical capabilities for both traditional and contemporary styles. Early arrival is recommended due to limited space.

Exhibitor Profile – Alfred Music

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Alfred Music

Booths: 110, 207, & 209

alfred.com

Since 1922, Alfred Music has produced educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists spanning every instrument, style, and difficulty level.

Primary Contact Name: Dana Grachek

events@alfred.com

Promo Code: NCKP2025

Promo code is valid for 20% off physical purchases directly from alfred.com. Digital purchases from third-party sellers are not included in this promotion. May not be combined with any other offer. Valid until August 15, 2025. Includes Free Standard Shipping within the United States.

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Dive into Alfred Music’s latest offerings that push the boundaries of piano education. This year’s releases include: vibrant works from diverse composers, the immersive and adventurous Saga Land collection inspired by video game soundtracks, innovative lead sheet books that elevate creativity and boost contemporary music skills, and dynamic recital showstoppers designed for young pianists. Join us as we explore how these new materials bring fresh perspectives and exciting possibilities to your teaching and performance repertoire.

Exhibitor Profile – My-Melodies Publishing

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

My-Melodies Publishing

Booth: 408

https://www.my-melodies.com/

Lessons feeling stale? My-Melodies Publishing creates the piano books everyone wished they had growing up. Comic-book covers, popular styles, and play-alongs with REAL musicians to make students feel like rockstars!

Primary Contact Name: Brock Chart

brock@my-melodies.com

Promo Code: NCKP25

10% off anything on our website! This includes every book in our catalogue and studio licenses.

Giveaway: We’re so confident that your students will love our music that we’re giving away one free song to everyone who stops by the My-Melodies Publishing booth!
Stop, say hi, get a free piece, and make us regret this promotion!

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Stop by our booth to enter in our raffle for a chance to win our whole catalogue! Drawing will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 26th.

Exhibitor Profile – Piano Safari

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Piano Safari

Booths: 306, 308, & 310

https://pianosafari.com/

Piano Safari was founded by Katherine Fisher and Julie Hague, who combined their love of teaching and pedagogical expertise to create the innovative Piano Safari Method and other pedagogical materials.

Primary Contact Name: Julie Hague

julie@pianosafari.com

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The Piano Safari showcase will highlight our newest publications and collections. Pedagogical supplements from our method series will be featured, as well as collections of beautiful new music by guest composers. Join us as we continue on our journey to provide high quality, creative materials for our piano students.

Exhibitor Profile – Piano Marvel

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Piano Marvel

Booths: 208 & 210

pianomarvel.com

Piano Marvel is the World’s best sight-reading solution. From the Standard Assessment of Sight-Reading to monthly sight-reading challenges and more, our mission is to improve music literacy.

Primary Contact Name: Aaron Garner

aarongarner@pianomarvel.com

Promo Code: NCKP2025

When the Promo Code, NCKP2025, is entered into the Promo Code field during the set up of a new Piano Marvel account, the monthly rate with be reduced from $17.99 per month to $14.99 per month. Note: Annual Premium accounts will not be discounted because the yearly amount of $129.99 per month when divided by 12 months is $10.83 per month.

Giveaway: 1 Annual Account

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Be one of the first to witness this technology. Playing piano has never been more fun and reading music has never been more important.

Exhibitor Profile – SproutBeat

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

SproutBeat

Booth: 105

sproutbeat.com

SproutBeat is a web app with 3700+ interactive music theory games and worksheets for lessons or homework. Ideal for in-person or online use, with auto-grading and no emails or printing required.

Primary Contact Name: Eik Mar

eik@sproutbeat.com

Promo Code: NCKP2025

Conference Special: 20% off all plans and receive a “Welcome Packet”! Coupon expires on 7/26/25.

Giveaway:

1) Play a game & get a FREE gift!

2) SproutBeat teachers: Enter to win a $50 credit!

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Exhibitor Profile – My Music Staff

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

My Music Staff

Booth: 205

mymusicstaff.com

Music teachers and studio owners worldwide love My Music Staff! Simplify lesson scheduling, notes, payments, invoicing, website creation, and more—all in one place. Try the #1 studio management software today!

Primary Contact Name: Amarissa Bothwell

tradeshows@mymusicstaff.com

Promo Code: mymusicstaff.com/nckp2025

Try My Music Staff for 60 days FREE! No credit card or commitment required.

Giveaway: Visit our booth to get some free swag and enter to win a FREE YEAR of My Music Staff!

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Exhibitor Profile – One Eye Publications

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

One Eye Publications

Booth: 102

www.oneeyepublications.com

One Eye Publications publishes Pianokids®, Violinkids®, Guitarkids®, and Ukulelekids®, premier methods for children. We also publish a large collection of works by women composers from the last 300 years.

Primary Contact Name: Eleanor Gummer

oneeyepublications@gmail.com

Promo Code: NCKP2025

Receive 25% off all purchases July 23 – 31 with promo code NCKP2025. Take advantage of the savings! Explore a new method or new works by women composers.

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Diversify your repertoire with new works by women composers from the last 300 years. Eleanor Gummer will present works by women from the Baroque through the Romantic Era. Each of these composers faced significant challenges, including societal expectations and limited opportunities due to their gender. Despite these obstacles, their music offers a rich and diverse array of styles and emotions, reflecting both their personal experiences and the broader musical developments of their eras.

Exhibitor Profile – Hal Leonard

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Hal Leonard

Booths: 507 & 509

www.halleonard.com

Hal Leonard, the world’s leading sheet music publisher, offers many educational piano offerings, including the renowned Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, Phillip Keveren Series, Schirmer, G. Henle Verlag, and more.

Primary Contact Name: Amy Thomason

athomason@halleonard.com

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Join Glenda, Brendan, and Charmaine to explore Hal Leonard’s latest classical and educational piano publications designed to inspire students of all ages.

Exhibitor Profile – Faber Piano Adventures

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

Faber Piano Adventures

Prelude sponsor of The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025

Booths: 404, 406, 503 & 505

https://pianoadventures.com/

Led by Nancy and Randall Faber, with Faber Piano Institute and Hal Leonard, Faber Piano Adventures offers publications, events and digital media to support student-centered teaching and piano study benefits.

Primary Contact Name: Autumn Zander

autumn@pianoadventures.com

Promo Code: NCKP

25% off + free shipping with Promo Code NCKP. Visit halleonard.com (Valid: July 15-August 15).

Giveaway: Visit our booth to receive a FREE book and a digital voucher for a FREE Online Theory Exam at the level of your choice!

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Meet & Greet with Randall Faber: Thursday, July 24th – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

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What is the role of the method as it relates to piano literature? How does a teacher successfully handle the transition while being student- centric in approach? This session explores strategies for the transition and alternate approaches, from beloved classical favorites to the award- winning Music from China series. Join Randall Faber as he presents a musical world for all to explore and enjoy.

Interact with Faber Piano Adventures directly at this informal meet-and-greet session in our state-of-the-art piano lab.

With modern technology, a new generation of students is facing dopamine habituation. This manifests in shallow and short-term engagement instead of a deep and sustained path to mastery. Handled expertly, piano lessons can provide the antidote. Let’s explore the biochemical and psychological processes, along with tools that can help this generation rise and renew.

Exhibitor Profile – TimeWarp Technologies

Written By The Piano Conference: NCKP

TimeWarp Technologies

Booth: 501

timewarptech.com

TimeWarp Technologies was there when you needed crucial resources during the pandemic:
• Classroom Maestro—visual and conceptual instruction
• Internet MIDI—Internet connection to your student’s piano
• SuperScore—the most advanced music viewer on the planet
• Home Concert Xtreme—interactive MIDI file player The journey has only just begun!

Primary Contact Name: George Litterst

glitterst@timewarptech.com