Amy Glennon studied Piano Pedagogy with New School co-founders Frances Clark and Louise Goss, earning the Certificate of Professional Achievement in 1986. She t

A native of Costa Rica, Carla Salas-Ruiz earned her Ph.D. in Music Education with an emphasis on Piano Pedagogy from Louisiana State University in 2023. Her dis

Denise Isaac joined the New School in 2022. She holds a Master’s Degree from Westminster Choir College, where she studied with Ingrid Clarfield, and a Bachelor

Gonzalo Aguilar began taking piano lessons at 17 years old with Professor Larissa Belotserkovskaia, and graduated from the National Conservatory of Music in Lim

Kyu Jung Rhee holds three degrees in Piano Performance from Rutgers University. With over 20 years of experience, she has taught piano and chamber music to stud

Marvin Blickenstaff joined the New School in 1999. He is an active private lesson instructor, and he serves as co-director of the PEPS Program. He frequently pe

Phyllis Alpert Lehrer is known internationally as a teacher, performer, clinician, author, and adjudicator. She has given master classes and workshops, and enjo

Ms. Lehrer teaches piano lessons, group classes, and chamber music in the Princeton area. She maintains an independent studio in Princeton. Over the years, she

Born in Urumqi, China, Xiaoya (Sisi) Gao is a dedicated pianist and music educator. Dr. Gao has performed solo and chamber recitals in various prestigious venue

Angela Triandafillou Jones holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance and Music Education from Ithaca College, as well as a New York State teacher ce

Charl Louw has taught and performed throughout the U.S. and South Africa as a soloist, collaborative pianist, and with orchestras including the South African Na

Esther Homan first joined the New School for Music Study in 2017. A native of Washington State, she completed her undergraduate studies at Washington State Uni

Kairy Koshoeva earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.  She also holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the G

Malissa Tong joined NSMS in 2022. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Tong is a dedicated music educator and pianist with a wealth of experiences and a unique profess

Molly Sanford joined the NSMS faculty and administrative team in 2024. She earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance with a minor in Musicology

A native of China, Qin Ling began her piano training at age 5 and was an active prize winner of local and national competitions. When she was at the University

Teresa Lim joined the NSMS faculty in 2022. She holds a Master of Music from Westminster Choir College of Rider University, and a Master of Arts in Church Music

Yu Han is a pianist and composer currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition and piano performance at the University of Arizona. She has r

Ansel Mapp graduated with an MM Piano Performance degree as student of Dr. Min Kwon from the Mason Gross School of the Arts, at Rutgers University in 2025. He r

Originally from the St. Louis, Missouri area, Colin Levins has performed throughout the United States and abroad. Recent appearances and awards include being a

Fiona Christano initially joined the New School as an intern in 2003. Ms. Christano holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy from Bowling Green State Un

Kristin Cahill holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Bowling Green State University. She also holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance with ad

Margie Nelson came to The New School for Music Study in September of 1993, when she studied with the school's renowned founders, Dr. Frances Clark and Louise Go

Nathaniel Maxwell is a native of Everett, Pennsylvania. In 2025, he completed his Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of

Rebecca Mergen Pennington has been a member of the faculty of the New School for Music Study since 2007. She currently serves as Administrative Director, overse

A native of Shenzhen, China, TianYi Li traveled to New York in his early teens to pursue his love of piano. Within six years, he had finished his high school an