Arizona Piano Institute Archives
2025
Kirill Gliadkovsky Masterclass 2025
The API Masterclass with Dr. Kirill Gliadkovsky on Saturday, October 11, 2025, was a wonderful opportunity for piano students to work with a masterful and inspiring teacher to take their skills to the next level and fine-tune their performance for any upcoming competitions and events.
API Summer Festival 2025
In 2025, API celebrated its 10th Summer Festival! We could not have reached this milestone without the enthusiastic support of all who dedicated their time, energy, and funds to our organization. We thank you all. This year’s festival was a wonderful celebration of artistry and creativity to bring out the best in our fantastic piano students as well as our master teachers!
API Teacher Forum 2025
The API Teacher Forum 2025 featured in-depth repertoire discussions, offering a unique opportunity for professional exchange and growth. To ensure a rich and focused experience, we asked each participant to nominate three pieces or excerpts.
Winter Wonders Recital
On January 26, we brightened up our winter with our Winter Wonders Recital! What better way to start the new year than by indulging in wonderful piano music, played by young talents from the Valley, as well as some of our very own board members!
2024
Dr. Silvan negruțiu masterclass
As the closing chords of 2024 began to chime, the Arizona Piano Institute organized a masterclass with renowned pianist and pedagogue Dr. Silvan Negruțiu.
API SUMMER FESTIVAL 2024
Our 8th Summer Festival was once again a valuable and inspiring event for young pianists, teachers and anyone admiring piano music.
API Teacher Forum 2024
This year’s theme, “The Art of Listening”, was the foundation of exploring how listening is the catalyst of meaningful communication between us and our students and how we connect and hear the music we play.
2023
API Teacher Forum 2023
The API Teacher Forum is a unique gathering of teachers and performers to explore creativity in our teaching.
2022
JOHN O’CONOR LECTURE RECITAL AND MASTER CLASS
John O’Conor is considered one of the most important concert artists and piano pedagogues in the world today.
API Summer Festival 2022
Congratulations on a beautiful week, your labor of love, performances, and vast improvements!
Beyond Note Reading Workshop
In this inspirational workshop, ASU Director of Jazz Studies, Michael Kocour, explored other engaging ways to understand and experience music.
2021
Virtual Solo Competition
Arizona Piano Institute held its first Virtual Solo Competition in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage and offer more opportunities to young pianists during this difficult time in the arts arena.
Please also see our Events page for a list of other past events.