2001-2021: Celebrating 20 Years of APPI

In 2001, three rather frustrated and isolated piano teachers met for coffee and conversation. Sparked by the encouragement and empowerment they found in each other, these founders, Krista Lundblad, Sue Ruby, and Kathy Smith, grew excited at the potential of drawing independent piano teachers together to pool resources, experiences, and knowledge. Bonded by mutual aspirations, they sketched out the framework of the organization now known as APPI, the Association of Professional Piano Instructors.
All these years later, APPI remains true to its mission: "to enable piano instructors of all levels and abilities to network with others to energize and enhance the art of teaching piano." APPI accomplishes this mission by offering monthly professional development meetings for teachers and free or low-cost educational opportunities for students of APPI members.
All these years later, APPI remains true to its mission: "to enable piano instructors of all levels and abilities to network with others to energize and enhance the art of teaching piano." APPI accomplishes this mission by offering monthly professional development meetings for teachers and free or low-cost educational opportunities for students of APPI members.
APPI Photos 2001-2021
APPI Board Members 2020-2021
APPI Board President, Maura Klimisch
APPI Board Secretary, Susan Hareland
Leslie Fideler
Paula Gudmundson
Jim Lansing
Xander Nielsen
Christina Ogata
Joyce Ramsey
Sue Ruby
Laurie Sanderson
Kathy Smith
Kate Welch
APPI Board Secretary, Susan Hareland
Leslie Fideler
Paula Gudmundson
Jim Lansing
Xander Nielsen
Christina Ogata
Joyce Ramsey
Sue Ruby
Laurie Sanderson
Kathy Smith
Kate Welch