Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield, Professor of Piano Emerita at Westminster Choir College of Rider University is a nationally recognized performer, lecturer, and author. She has presented workshops, lecture-recitals, and master classes in over 175 cities in 40 states across North America, including State and National MTNA Conferences, National Conference of Keyboard Pedagogy, and other prestigious conferences and festivals. Professor Clarfield has written twenty-six books, and is the subject of a documentary entitled: Take a Bow: the Ingrid Clarfield Story.

News and Information

  • MTNA Distinguished service award

    Professor Clarfield received the MTNA Distinguished Service Award at the MTNA National Conference in Atlanta on March 20, 2024. This award was established in 2005 to recognize MTNA leaders who have provided significant and lasting volunteer service to the national association.

  • Over $20,000 raised through the 2024 CHOP performathon

    The studio of Ingrid Clarfied had its 2024 studio recital along with 8 other piano studios as part of the Performathon to support the Children’s Hospital of Philidelphia.

  • Piano Pedagogy Summer Institute

    Jacobs Music is excited to sponsor a piano pedagogy program that will benefit piano teachers at all levels of experience and education. The lecturers in this Institute include award winning teachers, University professors and highly respected independent piano teachers who have years of experience and a wealth of information to share. Both veteran teachers as well as those just beginning their journey into teaching will find the topics interesting and stimulating. We also welcome college students who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching piano.