Two of Clavier-Werke’s advanced piano students will be performing solo recitals at Steinway Piano Gallery, in the month of July. James Mohn, student of Russell Reed, will perform works by Schubert, Bach and Liszt on Saturday, July 7th at 3pm. Another student of Dr. Reed’s, Joseph Asfouri, will perform works by Beethoven, Scarlatti, Rameau and Schubert-Liszt on Saturday, July 14th at 3pm. Steinway Piano Gallery is located at 12980 N. Hwy. 183 in Austin, 78750. This free event is open to families and people of all ages. We hope you can join us!

Clavier-Werke School of Music is hosting a free classical concert to benefit hurricane victims at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1500 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., on Sunday, September 24th at 3pm. There will be performances by teachers and students. A performance program is available here for viewing. The concert is free and the Austin Disaster Relief Network will be onsite to take donations. 100% of the donations will go to the ADRN. Please RSVP here to attend this event.

Check out these three great resources for all the ways music makes our children grow — in so many ways!!
PBS article by Laura Lewis Brown http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-benefits-of-music-education/
NY Times article by Joanne Lipman http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/13/opinion/sunday/is-music-the-key-to-success.html
NAMM Foundation research Why Learn to Play

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Director, Susan Allen, was chosen for the Top Teacher Award for outstanding instruction and leadership in piano education from Steinway & Sons. What an accomplishment! This is truly a testament to the efforts and dedication of Ms. Allen.