“The piano keys are black and white, but they sound like a million colors in your mind.”

— Maria Cristina Mena, Author

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We host a series of discussions, lectures, and master classes throughout the year. All events are free for members and members are encouraged to bring a guest.

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Welcome to APTLI’s 2025-2026 Season!

Dear APTLI Members,

It brings me great joy to welcome all of you to APTLI's 59th year and I am eagerly looking forward to gathering for our outstanding lineup of upcoming program events.

Our dedicated teachers had a fruitful year, helping students achieve their goals, garnering distinct results in their ABRSM, NYSSMA and American College of Musicians, even earning their diplomas from ABRSM. Also, some students were accepted in a pre-college music program like Manhattan School of Music.

As piano teachers, we positively impact our world by passionately believing in the transformative power of playing piano and how it impacts all aspects of an individual's life: mind, body and soul.

While younger students grow exponentially from multi-sensory neural development, improved cognitive reasoning and heightened emotional well-being, adults and seniors benefit from enhanced cognitive function, better memory retention, increased focus and stress relief.

Each of us play a profound role in society through the art and science of teaching piano, all the while contributing to the magnificent history of such a profound instrument.

I'm so looking forward to making beautiful music and creating wonderful memories together!

Sincerely,
Patricia Chen Jones and Ruth Pleines
Co-Presidents, APTLI

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Our Mission

Promoting the development of the next generation of young musicians

Raising the standards of piano teaching

Continuing professional growth through lectures, discussions, and master classes

Our History

The Association of Piano Teachers of Long Island or APTLI (pronounced Apt-Lee) was founded in 1966, when 21 piano teachers banded together for professional growth and friendship. Bert Konowitz and Hadassah Sahr were two of the association’s first lecturers and performers. Many renowned musicians have since been guest speakers at APTLI meetings, including Walter Aparicio, Lisa Bastien, Jeffrey Biegel, Raj Bhimani, Michael Brown, Marcia Eckert, Lee Evans, Birgit Matzerath, Carol Montparker, Nelson Ojeda, Lynn Freeman Olson, Paul Sheftel, Alexander Wu and Yu Zhang.

Additional Resources for Piano Teachers

A Special Thank You

A special thank you to Camille Scheidemann of Frank and Camille's Pianos in Carle Place (introduced to us by APTLI member Joe Graziose) for graciously providing us with meeting space, plus coffee and delicious treats.

Thank you to Rocco Del Greco, CEO of The New York Group, an advertising/marketing agency, for developing and launching a brand new APTLI website. This updated, fantastic website provides our organization with a professional online presence and makes us more reachable.