​​​​Founded in 1953, Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum serves the greater Charlotte community of musicians and music lovers by providing a platform to encourage an exchange of current pedagogical trends and new piano literature, student scholarships, and performance opportunities for members and students.

PIANODROME COMES TO CHARLOTTE
​March 31-April 16, 2023

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Charlotte’s PianoDrome will be similar to this one and will seat 75 people.
Opportunity for CPTF Members: 
CPTF has been specifically invited to partner with the PianoDrome Festival as representatives of piano education in our city.
CPTF members may use this space, free of charge, in any creative way we see fit. Individual teachers can reserve space for recitals, master classes, field trips, even teach your lessons!
There will be three playable pianos incorporated into the structure. PLUS, a baby grand performance instrument that will be in the center of the space. 
To reserve your spot in the PianoDrome, contact cptfpresident@gmail.com.
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Meeting Locations:  
Miller Piano Company - 5236 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC  28212
Steinway Piano Gallery - 7030 Smith Corners Blvd #A, Charlotte, NC 28269 ​

Meeting Dates:    The Forum meets each month, September through May, at 10:15 am.

March 31st - (note date) Steinway Piano Gallery
May 7th - Morningstar Lutheran Church, Matthews
Solo Auditions Winners' Recital & Installation of CPTF Officers ​

Program Update

​March 31st (note the date) – Steinway Piano Gallery
James Douthit:  "Preparing Students for Competitions and Auditions"
As teachers, we prepare our students for many types of presentations:  recitals, festivals, competitions, auditions, informal performances, and other potential performance opportunities.  These opportunities offer our students an opportunity to set performance goals.  Competitions and auditions can play an important role in developing more confident performers, offering the opportunities to prepare performance repertoire and receive feedback from other voices.  This presentation will focus on preparing students for competitions and auditions and examining the long-term strategies and ideas for the day of the event.  With the proper framework, competitions can offer positive experiences for students and teachers.  ​

​Will Fried:  Master Class, 20th/21st Century Literature Master Class - February 3rd
CPTF member and Davidson College professor Dr. Will Fried worked with three high school students on their Contemporary Repertoire. See more photos here.  
Thank you to our wonderful Hospitality Committee for a delicious lunch. ​
Solo Auditions -  Congratulations to all members and students who participated in our 55th Annual Solo Auditions! Additional thanks to Chair Rita Mabes and her team of volunteers who made the event the success that it was and to Winthrop University (Dr. Matthew Manwarren, CPTF member) who graciously hosted our event. All winners will be featured at our May meeting on Sunday afternoon, May 7. 
Click here for Audition Results
Click here to view newest dates for Student Recitals.
Charlotte Music Club (no affiliation with CPTF) is holding its Scholarship Auditions on March 18 at CPCC. 
This event is open to all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders on ALL instruments. If you would like more information, please contact Susan Lynch (susan_lynch@msn.com) for requirements and entry form.  Read More...
National Federation of Music Clubs Festival in Charlotte
We are excited to introduce you to our new dedicated Charlotte Festival website!  If you are interested in entering students, all Festival information, contact information, and registration steps can be found here. https://www.cltfestival.com/