American Music Teacher Editorial Committee

Carolyn True

Carolyn True, NCTM, Chair
Trinity University
San Antonio, Texas

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.

Michael Clark

Michael Clark, NCTM
Baylor University
Waco, Texas

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.

Vanessa Cornett

Vanessa Cornett, NCTM
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, Minnesota

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.

Scott Donald

Scott Donald, NCTM
Independent Music Teacher
Austin, Texas

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.

Desireé González-Miller

Desireé González-Miller, NCTM
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, 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.

Leonidas Lagrimas

Leonidas Lagrimas, NCTM
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

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.

Christopher Madden

Christopher Madden
University of Missouri Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri

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.

Curtis Pavey

Curtis Pavey
University of Missouri
Columbia, 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.

Christina Whitlock

Christina Whitlock
Independent Music Teacher
Muncie, Indiana

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.