Welcome to the Art of Piano Education Awards
Since 2024, the Art of Piano Education Awards have championed and celebrated the best piano educational resources available in the United Kingdom, as well as their creators: publishers, composers and digital creators.
The annual ceremony was held at the Royal Albert Hall in the Elgar Room during the Star Prize Festival on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Elena Cobb, Founder of the Awards: ‘The Panel of Experts for the Awards 2026 include leading authorities in piano education in the United Kingdom, renowned for their commitment to the field and deep understanding of piano repertoire. The Awards 2026 will continue to focus exclusively on piano resources and education in the UK and celebrate the achievements of everyone in this often-overlooked educational sector.’
Luis Parés, President of the Awards: ‘Excellence in piano education comes from a fusion of pedagogical insight, artistic vision, and genuine passion—qualities that these awards proudly recognise. The Art of Piano Education Awards celebrate those who enrich our teaching landscape with creativity, scholarship, and imagination. I am excited to champion resources that offer fresh perspectives on the masterworks we love and introduce compelling new voices to the piano repertoire.’
Amy Driscoll, Chairwoman for the Advisory Board: “As a keen advocate of music education, I recognise the importance of supporting and inspiring pianists of all ages and standards, and I am truly honoured to be part of the judging panel for the Art of Piano Education Awards 2026.“
#PianoEdAwards categories:
1. Printed Classical sheet music
2. Printed Contemporary sheet music
2. Printed Contemporary sheet music
3. Printed method books and series
4. Digital: online projects and resources
4. Digital: online projects and resources
5. The President’s Award
6. The Legacy Award (resource or organisation)
7. The Lifetime Achievement Award
6. The Legacy Award (resource or organisation)
7. The Lifetime Achievement Award
Categories 1-4: nominated by publishers / digital creators.
Submission available via an online form
The winners are decided by the Panel of Experts and not based on the number of nominations for the same resource.
Submission available via an online form
The winners are decided by the Panel of Experts and not based on the number of nominations for the same resource.
Category 5: awarded at the President’s discretion.
Category 6: nominated by publishers and voted on by the Advisory Board.
Category 7: nominated and voted on by the Advisory Board.
Category 6: nominated by publishers and voted on by the Advisory Board.
Category 7: nominated and voted on by the Advisory Board.
No publication or resource directly associated with the Founder, President, or current members of the Panel of Experts is considered for the shortlist.
Martin James Bartlett – meet the presenter for the awards 2026
Martin James Bartlett, award-winning concert pianist, exclusive Warner Classics artist and BBC Young Musician of the Year, presented the Art of Piano Education Awards 2026 ceremony.
Since 2024, the Art of Piano Education Awards have championed and celebrated the best piano educational resources available in the United Kingdom, as well as their creators: publishers, composers and digital creators.
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Presto Music are returning as our headline sponsor for this year’s Awards!
A heartfelt thank you to the team at Presto Music for your continued and generous support!
Based in Royal Leamington Spa, UK, Presto Music is the UK’s leading ecommerce site for classical and jazz recordings (CDs, DVDs, high-quality downloads and vinyl), printed music, music books and musical instruments.
Founded in 1986 as a small high street shop, Presto Music launched its website in 2001 and has grown into one of the most significant online sites for music products in the world.
And we are delighted to announce that Hal Leonard is returning as our sponsor for the Awards 2026!
A heartfelt thank you to the team at Hal Leonard for your continued support and generosity!
Hal Leonard, which joined Muse Group in 2023, is the world leader in sheet music publishing and music education, enjoying a storied history of providing music learners with the very best arrangements of popular music for over 70 years. Hal Leonard also supplies books, instruments, gear, and software to millions of educators worldwide.