Introducing Mary Gae George

Internationally recognized author/educator/pianist and Yale graduate, Mary Gae George has been acclaimed for her inspiring work with young people and with teachers throughout America, Europe, and Asia. The results of her publications have proven that all students can achieve artistic accomplishment when given fine materials and expert instruction. Ms George's work is dedicated to this concept.

Artistry at the Piano is the culminating work of Mary Gae George and her late husband, the distinguished composer Jon George. Their broad experience as performers, teachers, authors, and composers resulted in this innovative course of study that takes beginning students of all ages to the threshold of the advanced piano literature. With Artistry at the Piano the George's solved the issues that previously thwarted the efforts of teachers and students, while giving them what has been described as the most beautiful music ever composed for elementary pianists.

In her international workshops and seminars, Ms George explores ways to motivate students of all ages. Emphasis is placed on careful choice and implementation of materials, and on giving lessons that do not require any corrections, thus freeing the teacher and student to experience the adventure of making music at the piano.

Along with her extensive touring schedule, Mary Gae George maintains an on-going teaching studio/laboratory for students of all ages where the integrity of her pedagogical ideas and materials is challenged and proven effective before being released to the public. She is founder and director of the Artistry Alliance, a national network of teachers and students. As president of Artistry Press International, she develops publications that bring the arts to children and professionals alike. Her articles appear regularly in national music journals, as do her reviews of new music, books, and computer-assisted music education software. Since 1992, Mary Gae George also serves as co-director, with James Drew, of the GREYWOLF Performing Arts Institute. In all these ways, she helps lead the way toward ever more efficient and artistically inspiring use of time and resources in the music studios of America.