Our Faculty
Our renowned Artistic Co-directors, Robin McCabe and Craig Sheppard, faculty, and guest artists bring their unique expertise to teach master classes, workshops, and provide individualized instruction.
Previous guest teachers include Olga Kern, John Perry, Douglas Humphreys, Santiago Rodriguez, Christopher O’Riley, Jon Kimura Parker, Nelita True, Ory Shihor, Angela Cheng, and Alvin Chow.
2024 Guest Artist
Michelle Cann
Lauded as “technically fearless with…an enormous, rich sound” (La Scena Musicale), pianist Michelle Cann made her orchestral debut at age 14 and has since performed as a soloist with numerous prominent orchestras. She is the recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization. Embracing a dual role as performer and pedagogue, Cann is frequently invited to teach master classes, give lecture-demonstrations, and lead teaching residencies. SPI is excited to have her join us in 2024 for a series of master classes that will be highlight of both Session 1 and Session 2 students.
Artistic Directors
Robin McCabe
Dr. McCabe is Professor of Piano at the University of Washington in Seattle and Co-Director of the Seattle Piano Institute.
Craig Sheppard
Professor Sheppard is Professor of Piano at the University of Washington in Seattle and Co-Director of the Seattle Piano Institute.
Session 2 Faculty
Amy Grinsteiner
Dr. Grinsteiner is Associate Professor of Piano at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University, the Faculty Program Coordinator and Session II Faculty at the Seattle Piano Institute.
Dainius Vaičekonis
Dr. Vaičekonis is Associate Professor of Piano at Seattle Pacific University and Session II Faculty at the Seattle Piano Institute.
