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Mary Craig Powell

Mary Craig Powell currently teaches piano in her home studio in Columbus, OH. Retired from the Conservatory of Music faculty of Capital University, she has taught piano at both the college and preparatory levels. Ms. Powell is author of the book Focus on Suzuki Piano and contributor to Teaching Suzuki Piano. Currently she serves as the co-chair of the ISA Piano Committee. In recognition of her contribution to Suzuki instruction, she has received the Excellence in Teaching award and the Excellence in Suzuki Teacher Education award from the SAA as well as the Distinguished Alumna award from East Carolina University. As an active member of MTNA, she has been named the State Certified Piano Teacher of the Year by the Ohio Music Teachers’ Association. In fall, 2013 she was featured for her teaching of Suzuki Method through an interview in “Clavier Companion.:

Revising Suzuki Piano Books 5-7

May 10, 2009 by Pam Brasch, Teri Einfeldt, Gail Lange, Mary Craig Powell

The International Suzuki Piano Committee, working with Mr. E.L. Lancaster of Alfred Publishing Company, met in Boulder, CO, in November 2008 to begin work on revisions to Suzuki Piano Method Books 4-7. History was made for Suzuki Piano as a… Read more ▶

Video about the New Piano Books

September 2, 2008 by Cleo Ann Brimhall, Doris Koppelman, E.l. Lancaster, Gail Lange, Mary Craig Powell, Renee Chomet Robbins

Mary Craig Powell and E.L. Lancaster discuss the improvements and changes made by the international piano committee. Four teachers demonstrate and discuss the four new pieces added to these books. From the 2008 SAA Conference session, “Energize Your Teaching with… Read more ▶

Energize Your Teaching with the New Suzuki Piano Books 1-3

August 25, 2008 by Cleo Ann Brimhall, Doris Koppelman, E.l. Lancaster, Gail Lange, Mary Craig Powell, Renee Chomet Robbins

Mary Craig Powell and E.L. Lancaster discuss the improvements and changes made by the international piano committee. Four teachers demonstrate and discuss the four new pieces added to these books. From the 2008 SAA Conference session, “Energize Your Teaching with… Read more ▶

An Interview with William Aide

by William Aide, Mary Craig Powell

Featured Teachers, Interview
ASJ 21.3, page 32

5th Conference: Piano Sessions

by Mary Craig Powell

Pedagogy, Piano
ASJ 20.4, page 55

Pre-Piano Games

by Mary Craig Powell

Games, Pedagogy, Piano
ASJ 5.3, page 6

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