
Enroll in the Festival for Creative Pianists Today!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This program is recommended for piano students and enthusiasts from ages 10 and up who have an understanding of foundational musical elements such as dynamics, articulation, rhythmic values, time signatures, and note reading on the grand staff (generally from the late beginner/early intermediate level through advance level).
All festival participants will receive a special award at the end of each festival quarter, highlighting their unique creative achievements.

Festival for Creative Pianists
Enrollment Fee
For scholarship information, click here
The virtual Festival for Creative Pianists takes place quarterly based on this schedule:
Fall: September - November
Winter: December - February
Spring: March - May
Summer: June - August
Festival participants can enroll in as many quarters each year as they wish.
Fee required each quarter.
$150* USD
ENROLLMENT FEE PER QUARTER
Access to creative online learning activities, skill building, creativity challenges, resources, and social engagement with fellow participants
New and extensive "Discover Your Creativity" module to inspire your creative development
Receive an individually tailored award for excellence in a creative area
Individualized performance feedback from world-class teaching artists
12 minute maximum performance video submission
Submit optional composition for feedback from a composition educator (feedback provided for up to 7 minutes of work)
Live virtual "Festival Fridays" events (concerts, workshops, creativity discussions) with a teaching artist over Zoom
Choose a live Group Coaching session to receive live feedback from a teaching artist prior to submitting Performance Videos or Composition
Participate in live workshops during "Festival Fridays" events related to learning activities or view on demand
Engage and interact with fellow festival participants by viewing and listening to their creative work and submissions, commenting on their work, and sharing insights with each other.
Showcase best work by uploading "Best Of" recording and share other creative work with fellow participants
Optional private coaching sessions for additional fee.
*FOUR WAYS TO SAVE
1. SCHOLARSHIPS
2. ADULTS AGE 60+
Lifelong Learners who are age 60+ will automatically be billed at a reduced fee of $95/quarter.
3. VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are eligible for a 50% discount. Please carefully review the volunteer position description and submit a volunteer application to be considered for a volunteer role. Participants of any age can volunteer!
4. PIANO EDUCATOR MEMBERS
Piano Educator Members of the Festival for Creative Pianists receive a 10% discount for them and their students, with the option of requesting bulk pricing for 10+ students. Become a Piano Educator Member today or contact festival director Luke Rackers for more details.
