About SPI
Our mission is to offer gifted, aspiring musicians opportunities to develop their musicianship and humanity through an intense set of experiential activities.
Founded in 2010, SPI takes a collaborative approach to learning, combining immersion in piano with exposure to a variety of other disciplines in order to educate the whole student and encourage lifelong learning. This holistic, non-competitive approach distinguishes SPI from other entities.
Our programming offers:
- Engaging and interactive private lessons and master classes.
- Guest presentations from experts in fields such as performance psychology, African music, digital music and composition, movement in music, and more.
- Opportunities to perform in public.
All of our activities are geared toward helping pianists develop and explore their craft, and to become well-rounded, lifelong learners.
What happens at SPI? Watch clips of private lessons, master classes, and performances from a typical SPI session.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Al Berg
Marilyn Brockman, Secretary
Jinhwa Chon
Gail Erickson, Treasurer
Barbara Gehrett
Heather Howland, President
Michael Matesky
Robin McCabe, Artistic Director
William Chapman Nyaho
Wayne Pietz, Vice President
Joan Romano
Craig Sheppard, Artistic Director
Marcie Stone
Donald Swisher