American Music Teacher Editorial Committee
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Carolyn True, NCTM, ChairTrinity University Carolyn E. True, NCTM, is a compassionate and challenging professor at Trinity University and an engaging performer. In addition to an active solo career, she is a member of SOLI Chamber Ensemble and the Beckman/True Duo. |
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Michael Clark, NCTMBaylor University Michael Clark, NCTM, is a pianist devoted to practical solutions in pedagogy. He is lecturer in piano at Baylor University, the founder of PianoTricks.net and chair of the Texas MTA Competition. |
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Vanessa Cornett, NCTMUniversity of St. Thomas Vanessa Cornett, NCTM, is professor of piano and piano pedagogy at the University of St. Thomas. Author of the book, The Mindful Musician: Mental Skills for Peak Performance, she also serves on the MTNA Representation and Advocacy Committee. |
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Scott Donald, NCTMIndependent Music Teacher Scott Donald, NCTM, is the owner of Studio A, a collaborative music studio and performance venue. He is also on faculty of American Voices, a non-govenmental organization that provides music instruction in the Middle East. |
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Desireé González-Miller, NCTMUniversity of Utah Desireé González-Miller, DMA, NCTM, is an award-winning Mexican pianist and educator, specializing in Latin American piano repertoire. She directs the University of Utah piano outreach program and presents regularly at national and international music conferences. |
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Leonidas Lagrimas, NCTMWestern Carolina University Leonidas Lagrimas, NCTM, serves as assistant professor of piano and piano pedagogy at Western Carolina University. He holds a PhD degree in piano pedagogy from Florida State University and taught public school music for 10 years. |
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Christopher MaddenUniversity of Missouri Kansas City Christopher A. Madden, NCTM, is assistant professor of piano pedagogy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. He is co-author of Technique through Repertoire and editor of the forthcoming Cambridge Companion to Piano Pedagogy. |
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Curtis PaveyUniversity of Missouri Curtis Pavey, DMA, is an assistant professor of piano pedagogy and performance at the University of Missouri. Curtis is performing the complete works of Ravel beginning in 2025 to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth. |
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Christina WhitlockIndependent Music Teacher Christina Whitlock, MM, NCTM, operates a lively independent studio in Muncie, Indiana, and has served in adjunct faculty roles at Ball State University and Taylor University. A past Indiana MTA president, Christina also hosts a weekly podcast titled, Beyond Measure. |









