Steinway Piano Gallery Cleveland recognizes local educators each year with the STEINWAY & SONS Top Teacher Award. The STEINWAY Top Teacher Award is a prestigious formal recognition by STEINWAY & SONS that commends a music educator’s passion, artistry, and commitment to students. Exemplary piano teachers in regions throughout the country are selected to receive the honor.
STEINWAY & SONS has always been an avid supporter of music education. STEINWAY-authorized dealers have relationships with piano educators who teach a wide variety of genres. In 2017, STEINWAY launched the Top Teacher program to recognize teachers who have demonstrated a passion for inspiring young people in their musical expression, as well as a commitment to insisting that their students practice and perform on the finest pianos in the world. These teachers have been nominated by their local authorized STEINWAY dealership and are among the very best in their communities.
Nominations are due by December 20, 2024. Award winners will be notified via email by January 10, 2025, and they will be recognized at our Annual Top Teacher Luncheon on January 31, 2025. Any questions and nominations can be directed to Catherine Brulport at [email protected].
Eligibility
Candidates for the STEINWAY program must:
- Teach in Northeast Ohio
- Be nominated by a colleague, arts organization, educational institution (K-12 school or college/university), or Steinway Piano Gallery Cleveland representative
- Have three years of professional piano teaching experience
- Teach or perform on a STEINWAY family instrument (STEINWAY, Boston, or Essex)
Nomination Benefits
- Recognition by STEINWAY & SONS and Steinway Piano Gallery Cleveland as a Top Teacher
- Priority Recital Reservations at SPG Cleveland's recital hall
- Invitations to exclusive events and concert opportunities