International Piano Teachers Competition & Academy
Warsaw, Poland · 27 July – 1 August 2026
A professional-development program for working piano teachers — private studio, school, conservatory, or university — pairing an academy with a competitive performance track. No prior competition experience is required.
Teachers Series registrationAt a glance
- Who it is for
- Working piano teachers
- Dates · 2026
- July 27, 2026 – August 1, 2026
- Format
- Enter as Piano Solo, Piano Duo, or Piano Concerto; Solo entrants may also perform in the Concerto category.
- Published fee · 2026
- Audition registration: US$150. Academy tuition: €1,780.
- Application status
- 2026 edition · Closed
Categories
- Enter as Piano Solo, Piano Duo, or Piano Concerto; Solo entrants may also perform in the Concerto category.
Repertoire
- One free-choice work, 3–10 minutes (a single movement is enough for a sonata or concerto). Memorization is required for all categories except Piano Duo.
Fees
- Audition registration: US$150. Academy tuition: €1,780.
Prizes & certification
- One First Prize is awarded per category. Winners are invited to perform in solo recitals, duo performances, and concerto engagements (additional fees may apply). Successful participants receive the Chopin Avenue International Piano Teachers Academy Certificate.
Key dates
April 19, 2026
Video submission due
April 25, 2026
Results announced
July 31, 2026
Competition performance