Martha Baker-Jordan

Martha Baker-Jordan is Professor Emeritus at California State University at Fullerton, where she taught piano pedagogy since 1975. During her tenure, she developed the undergraduate and graduate degrees in piano pedagogy. She is the author of the popular textbook, Practical Piano Pedagogy.

Marjore Chronister

For many years Marjore was a choral conductor in Texas and California. From 1990-1999, she was co-publisher with her late husband, Richard Chronister, of Keyboard Companion and administrative assistant for the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy, 1979-1994.

Eliot Daley

Eliot Daley has a broad background in business management and development, including Managing Director of Innovation Associates and Vice President for Corporate Strategy of Aspect Medical Systems. In his retirement he serves as a strategy consultant and coach to leaders of organizations and business enterprises.

Brenda Dillon

National Piano Foundation Project Director, former associate editor of Keyboard Companion, teacher and clinician.

Robert A. Duke

Professor of Music and Educational Psychology and University Distinguished Teaching Professor, The University of Texas, Austin, TX. Clinician and researcher in music learning, evaluation and behavior management.

Barbara E. Maris

Professor Emeritus of Piano and Chairperson of Piano Pedagogy Studies, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., Editor of Articles and Reviews, American Music Teacher magazine, recitalist, lecturer and author.

Elvina T. Pearce

Founder and program consultant for the Piano Academy of North Central College, Naperville, IL., former pedagogy faculty and Director of the Piano Preparatory Division, Northwestern University. Editor, Keyboard Companion, concert artist, composer, teacher and clinician.

Nelita True

Professor of Piano, Eastman School of Music, formerly Distinguished Professor of Music, University of Maryland, internationally recognized pianist, recording artist, master teacher and adjudicator.