The Awards are held every two years, alternating between jazz and classical piano. The 2027 Awards will be for jazz piano, and nominations will be open in Fall 2025.

The Awards are open by nomination only. We receive nominations from music schools, presenters, record labels, agents, artist, and a wide variety of other industry people from across the country.  You must be an American citizen ages 18-30 and referred by one of these to apply.

Probably! Check our list linked below.

American Piano Awards welcomes people of any race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, and those with disabilities.

To inquire about special accommodations at our performances please email info@piano.cardinalacres.com.

Our performances are generally family friendly and open to all ages, however some venues where we present concerts have an age limit (venues presenting jazz often have a 21+ age requirement).  In cases where this is a consideration we make every effort to include this information on our ticket purchase page.

To inquire about booking a winner or laureate of the American Piano Awards please email bookings@piano.cardinalacres.com.

We do not provide piano lessons or maintain a list of piano teachers to recommend since our primary focus is the presentation of our awards and concert programs. Local University music departments and local music stores can be a great starting point for finding a private piano teacher.

We keep busy! In addition to planning the 13 month competitions, we have a recital series in Indianapolis that features past laureates in addition to other great talents in the jazz and classical scenes.

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