Registration for APPI memberships for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open! Please note that all memberships renew in August/September. 
The Association of Professional Piano Instructors (APPI) is a non-profit organization that enables piano instructors of all levels and abilities to network with others to energize and enhance the art of teaching piano.
APPI Teachers meet from 11:00am - 12:30 pm on the second Friday of the month, September - May.   
Monthly Meeting, Friday, May 9, 2025
11:00-12:30

​Title: Teaching From the Inside Out 

Presenter: Dr. Vanessa Cornett

Description: Music teaching can be a source of great joy.  It can also be a source of considerable stress!  Let’s explore some cognitive and contemplative strategies to discover how understanding and nurturing our inner wisdom can help us navigate the challenges of teaching (and life).

Dr. Vanessa Cornett is Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy and the Director of Keyboard Studies at the University of St. Thomas. A certified meditation instructor and inner wisdom enthusiast, she is author of the book The Mindful Musician: Mental Skills for Peak Performance.  
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Location: Schmitt Music, Bloomington

Why Join APPI?

​"APPI's monthly meetings are a wonderful resource for independent piano teachers to ask questions, share ideas and be inspired.  I am grateful for fellow teachers who generously share their wisdom in a supportive and positive atmosphere." - Kristi McNellis, NCTM

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