Summer 2026 – Piano Inspires Events


Reinvigorate your teaching this summer through the Piano Inspires Discussion Groups! Join these interactive sessions to refresh your teaching, reconnect with colleagues, and dive deeper into the research and practice of piano pedagogy.

Led by Dr. Rebecca Pennington and Dr. Carla Salas-Ruiz, these groups are designed to spark discussion, reflection, and community among teachers at all stages of their careers.

These interactive discussions may be attended in person at The New School for Music Study in Kingston, NJ, a division of The Frances Clark Center, in a hybrid format, or live online from anywhere in the world.

Live Online: Zoom

In Person: The New School for Music Study, 4543 NJ-27, Kingston, NJ 08528

Additional opportunities invite participants to further personalize their learning experience through Mentor Connections, one-on-one sessions designed to support continued growth and reflection, as well as Applied Piano Lessons with 30-, 45-, or 60-minute lesson options offered both in person and online.

Certificates of completion will be provided to attendees.


Summer Courses—How to Enroll

  1. Enroll in the course offering of your choice.
  2. Use coupon code SUMMER to receive a 20% discount on the course registration fee.
  3. After enrolling, you will receive a link to register for the Piano Inspires Course Discussion Groups.
  4. The registration link will also include specially bundled learning opportunities, including Mentor Connections and Applied Piano Lessons.

Foundational Pedagogy

This Course presents basic teaching principles along with the theories of learning that support them.

Wednesdays • 11:00 AM EDT
June 24 • July 1 • July 8

In Person • Hybrid • Live Online
The New School for Music Study
4543 NJ-27, Kingston, NJ 08528

Led by Dr. Rebecca Pennington

$79 reduced to $63.20

Intermediate Teaching

This course is designed to introduce important concepts and material related to the teaching of intermediate students playing at approximately Levels 3-7.

Wednesdays • 11:00 AM EDT
July 29 • August 5 • August 12

In Person • Hybrid • Live Online
The New School for Music Study 
4543 NJ-27, Kingston, NJ 08528

Led by Dr. Carla Salas-Ruiz

$129 reduced to $103.20


Inspired Piano Teaching Book Club—Register

Read Inspired Piano Teaching, connect with a community of piano teachers, and reflect on Marvin’s insights through recorded conversations and meaningful discussion. Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Pennington and Dr. Carla Salas-Ruiz. Each meeting covers one portion of the book, with guided conversation around the topic of the week.

Register and purchase the book using code SUMMER for 20% off.

Thursdays • 1:00 PM EDT
July 30 • August 6 • August 13

In Person • Hybrid • Live Online
The New School for Music Study
4543 NJ-27, Kingston, NJ 08528

$49.99 reduced to $39.99 

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