Phyllis Lehrer is a member of The Frances Clark Center Board of Trustees and Professor Emerita at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, NJ. A lifelong devotee to piano teaching and performance, Lehrer was recognized with The Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 for her outstanding work in the field. In addition to giving master classes and recitals internationally, she has published numerous works with The Frances Clark Center as well as with Carl Fisher and Alfred Publishing. Read more below to learn more about her work in piano pedagogy through The Frances Clark Center.
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: What are the Problems of the Thumb and How Do You Solve Them? by Steven H. Roberson, Jane Allen, Phyllis Alpert Lehrer, and Bruce Berr
In this article, Lehrer shares three awareness exercises that lead students to better understanding of the thumb’s role in piano playing. She provides insights using the Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique as well as other strategies to help students understand tension, release, and control using the thumb. Discover these and many other practical tips by reading the full article below:
https://pianoinspires.com/article/what-are-the-problems-of-the-thumb-and-how-do-you-solve-them/
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: How can we link pedagogy, performance, and a cognitive approach to coping with performance anxiety? By Phyllis Alpert Lehrer
Exploring aspects of cognitive psychology, Lehrer shares her ideas on teaching students to perform with ease. Highlighting her book with Barry Green titled The Inner Game of Music Solo Workbook for Piano, she describes exercises involving awareness, will, and trust. Learn more about these exercises and her approach to getting students in the right mindset before performance by clicking here:
https://pianoinspires.com/article/keyboard-companion-winter-2000-vol-11-no-3/
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: How does your own piano practicing inform your piano teaching? by Kathleen Murray, Jeongwon Ham, and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer
In this article, Lehrer shares her experiences preparing works across different difficulty levels and how these experiences add to her piano teaching. Focusing on Bach’s Little Preludes as well as Schumann’s Kreisleriana, Lehrer reminds readers that careful practicing and study leads to delightful rewards and discoveries. Read her full commentary by clicking here:
https://pianoinspires.com/article/keyboard-companion-summer-2004-vol-15-no-2/
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: What role does choreography play in teaching technique? by Scott McBride Smith and Phyllis Lehrer
Lehrer is a firm believer that choreography is necessary in teaching technique. In this article, discover her tips for working with beginning-level pianists, exploring ideas of motion, shape, connection, and feeling to unite musical intention with physical movement. Read the entire article by clicking below:
https://pianoinspires.com/article/keyboard-companion-spring-1998-vol-9-no-1/
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: The Schumann “Romance in F#, Op. 28, No. 2” – Its Evolution From Workout to Artistic Performance by Elvina Pearce and Phyllis Lehrer
Are you or a student learning Schumann’s Romance in F#, Op. 28, No. 2? This timeless romantic work features challenging voicing techniques amidst beautiful melodies. In this article, Lehrer provides practical tips to help advanced students learn this piece with purpose and ease. Discover her helpful tips here:
https://pianoinspires.com/article/keyboard-companion-summer-2006-vol-17-no-2/
The Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund supports high-quality teacher education and student programming that reflect the values Phyllis has championed throughout her distinguished career. This includes student enrichment opportunities at The New School for Music Study, including the Program for Excellence in Piano Study (PEPS), chamber music, and other emerging initiatives that support artistic growth and educational excellence. Created to honor her extraordinary contributions, the fund ensures that Phyllis’s legacy continues to inspire the future of piano teaching and learning. Guided by her lifelong dedication to musical excellence, educational innovation, and the transformative power of teaching, the fund provides a lasting foundation for artistic growth and professional development in piano pedagogy. Gifts can be made online at: https://pianoinspires.com/phyllis-lehrer/.
MORE ON PHYLLIS LEHRER
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Then and Now: A Retrospective of the New School for Music Study’s Sixty Years by Rebecca M. Pennington
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Summer 2021: Editor’s Letter: In Search of Excellent Performance & Teaching Practice by Pamela Pike
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Spring 2021: Life in Music: Education is the Greatest Engine of Personal Development by Jennifer Snow
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Dedication to Excellence: An Interview with Ingrid Clarfield by Samuel S. Holland
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: An Interview with Paul Sheftel by James Lyke
- PAGE: Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund
- PAGE: Lifetime Achievement Award
- DISCOVERY PAGE: Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund by Heather Smith
- DISCOVERY PAGE:Phyllis Lehrer: A Legacy in Piano Pedagogy and Artistry by Suzanne Lehrer
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: What are the Problems of the Thumb and How Do You Solve Them? by Steven H. Roberson, Jane Allen, Phyllis Alpert Lehrer, and Bruce Berr
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: How can we link pedagogy, performance, and a cognitive approach to coping with performance anxiety? By Phyllis Alpert Lehrer
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: What does the latest research tell us about sight-reading? by Craig Sale and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: How does your own piano practicing inform your piano teaching? by Kathleen Murray, Jeongwon Ham, and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: What role does choreography play in teaching technique? by Scott McBride Smith and Phyllis Lehrer
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: I played it perfectly at home – why not here? by Elvina Pearce, William Westney, Phyllis Lehrer, and Gail Berenson
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: The Schumann “Romance in F#, Op. 28, No. 2” – Its Evolution From Workout to Artistic Performance by Elvina Pearce and Phyllis Lehrer
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