PL Teacher of the Year
Qi Zhang, 2024 PL Teacher of the Year
A native of Shanghai, China, Qi Zhang started learning piano at the age of 3. From an early age, Zhang’s music talent was apparent. At the age of 8, Zhang was selected...
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PL Teacher of the Year
Nina Polonsky, 2023 PL Teacher of the Year
Nina Polonsky is a highly regarded chamber musician and pedagogue. Before she emigrated from Russia she held a position as...
PL Teacher of the YearQi Zhang, 2022 PL Teacher of the Year
A native of Shanghai, China, Qi Zhang started learning piano at the age of 3. From an early age, Zhang’s music talent...
PL Teacher of the YearNina Polonsky, 2021 PL Teacher of the Year
Nina Polonsky is a highly regarded chamber musician and pedagogue. Before she emigrated from Russia she held a position as...
PL Teacher of the YearExclusive Interview With 2020 Piano League Teacher Of The Year
Dr. Pornphan Orn Banternghansa and Dr. Chris McKiggan were co-winners of the 2020 PL Teacher of the Year award. They...
PL Pianist of the MonthDecember 2020: Fanny Waterman
The Selection This month, in honor of her life and legacy (22 March 1920 - 20 December 2020), we are...
PL Pianist of the MonthOctober 2020: Frank Hewitt
The Selection This month, in honor of his life and legacy (23 October 1935 - 5 September 2002), we are...
PL Pianist of the MonthSeptember 2020: Amy Beach
The Selection This month, in honor of her birthday month (September 5, 1867 – December 27, 1944), we are honoring...
PL Pianist of the MonthAugust 2020: Leon Fleisher
The Selection This month, in honor of his life and legacy (23 July 1928 - 3 August 2020), we are...