with Robert Weirich and host, Karen Hsiao Savage
Join author Robert Weirich and host Karen Hsiao Savage for the third in a four-part, open-access series discussing his book Recollections: A Pianist’s Essays on Teaching, Performing, and Living. Each meeting will cover one portion of the book, with guided conversation around the topic of the month. The third meeting (March) will center around the impact of composers such as J.S. Bach, Copland, and Mozart; the pros and cons of competitions; and managing criticism, burnout, and other aspects of performance. Participants are recommended to read pp. 183-311d pp. xii-86.
Air Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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with Robert Weirich and host, Sean Chen
Join author Robert Weirich and host Sean Chen for the first in a four-part, open-access series discussing his book Recollections: A Pianist’s Essays on Teaching, Performing, and Living. Each meeting will cover one portion of the book, with guided conversation around the topic of the month. For the first meeting (January), Sean Chen joins Weirich to discuss how a career might begin as a performer and/or teacher. Participants are recommended to read pp. xii-86.
Air Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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with Marvin Blickenstaff and hosts Sara Ernst
Join the Piano Inspires Book Club in reading and learning from Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff. The fourth and final meeting (December) will center around practical principles for the piano teacher, strategies for starting new students in lessons, and foundational piano skills such as technique, practice, and reading. Participants are recommended to read pp. 263-341, and to submit any questions to author Marvin Blickenstaff and host Sara Ernst using the button below.
Air Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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with Marvin Blickenstaff and hosts Sara Ernst and Pete Jutras
Join the Piano Inspires Book Club in reading and learning from Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff. The third meeting (November) will center around practical principles for the piano teacher, strategies for starting new students in lessons, and foundational piano skills such as technique, practice, and reading. Participants are recommended to read pp. 139-254,
Air Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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with Marvin Blickenstaff and Sara Ernst
Join the Piano Inspires Book Club in reading and learning from Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff. The second meeting (October) will center around practical principles for the piano teacher, strategies for starting new students in lessons, and foundational piano skills such as technique, practice, and reading. Participants are recommended to read pp. 29-125.
Air Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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with Charlene Ryan, Ann Marie Stanley, and Betty Anne Younker with Alejandro Cremaschi, host
A panel of three expert researchers discuss initial ideas and potential projects submitted in advance by beginning researchers. The panel will guide the audience through all the steps to develop your research idea into successful project.
Air Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A Conversation with Brian Chung and Brenda Dillon
with Rebecca Bellelo, Brian Chung, Brenda Dillon, and Emily Book McGree
Rebecca Bellelo and Emily Book McGree, leaders of the Frances Clark Center’s newest online course A Pianist’s Guide to Teaching Recreational Music Makers, host a conversation with top experts Brian Chung and Brenda Dillon on Recreational Music Making. Learn how this type of teaching developed, as well as the latest on how teachers can incorporate RMM into studios today.
Air Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2024
Effective Conference Proposals: Strategies for Success
with Sara Ernst
A strong conference proposal will be formed from a topic that inspires you and aligns with the conference call. Join Dr. Sara Ernst, Director of Teacher Engagement for The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 to explore effective strategies for writing successful conference proposals.
Air Date: October 2, 2024
with Piano Inspires Kids
with Sara Ernst and Andrea McAlister
This webinar will explore how to integrate creative music making in your studio with the ready resources provided by Piano Inspires Kids magazine. Join co-editors-in-chief Dr. Andrea McAlister and Dr. Sara Ernst to explore topics including the many ways to improvise using classical, jazz, and blues music, new music by Jeremy Siskind, and videos to inspire creativity.
Air Date: October 16, 2024
with Robert Weirich and Christopher Madden, host
The Frances Clark Center continues to celebrate our recent publication, Recollections: A Pianist’s Essays on Teaching, Performing, and Living by Robert Weirich. Join Robert and facilitator Christopher Madden for a Q&A session that explores themes and content of each section within the book, including time for attendee questions.
Air date: May 15, 2024
with Marvin Blickenstaff
Marvin Blickenstaff provides invaluable insights on how to prepare for the new year with your students and the importance of piano study. Practical and pedagogical goals are key to effectively guiding students in their journey of lifelong music making.
Air date: September 18, 2024
