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Piano Inspires Kids is an engaging, quarterly publication written with piano students in mind. With a wide variety of topics for piano students to explore and discuss during lessons, every issue encourages students to engage with new practice tips, listening activities and more.
Each Issue Contains:
- Features on Musicians, Composers, & Musical Styles
- Curated Music Videos
- Creative Activities
- New Music
- Theory Lessons
- Practice Tips
- Music in the News
- Games & Puzzles
- Student Submissions
Digital flipbooks of all past issues are available for subscribers to view online at Kids.PianoInspires.com.
Submission Opportunities and Competitions
Piano Inspires Kids provides the opportunity for students to participate in competitions, polls, and submissions alongside young pianists world-wide! Subscribe or create a free account today to view our most recent student spotlight in our digital flipbook.
Reader Poll: How do you like to improvise?
Composition Contest 2025
Student Spotlight
Music of the Issue
Share Your Piano Inspirations
Resources for Every Issue!
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Discovery Blog
Announcing: 2027 Outer Space Music Composition Contest
Create a piano solo with a galactic theme! There is so much to explore in outer space—stars, planets, rockets, aliens, or even the vastness beyond. Winners will be featured in the Summer 2027 issue of Piano Inspires Kids.
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Announcing Autumn 2026 Piano Inspires Kids: Music of Japan
We’re thrilled to announce the Autumn 2026 issue of Piano Inspires Kids—Music of Japan. You’ll discover composers and pianists from Japan, traditional and modern music of Japan, new music based on a Japanese folk tune, and ideas on organizing practice.
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Announcing: 2027 Winter Cover Design Contest
The Winter 2027 issue will explore sonatinas and sonatas, and we are inviting our Piano Inspires Kids readers to design the cover! One of the most famous sonatas is “Moonlight Sonata” by Ludwig van Beethoven. Show us how this sonata inspires you with your pictures and graphic designs!
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