What Makes the Cleveland International Piano Institute Unique? 2026

 1. Learn from the Best: Both Faculty and Peers

Our “peers” have no rivals. In addition to high-level faculty from CIM and abroad and visiting artists, participants in the Cleveland International Piano Institute (CIPI) will train with finalists in the world-renowned Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists. They’ll learn from some of the finest international pianists in their age groups as well as piano luminary Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

 2. Develop your Musical Voice

Pianists are more than technicians. They’re artists. That’s why the CIPI trains the whole musician, encouraging participants to explore their creativity and grow as artists, all under the eyes of leaders in the field.

 3. A true pre-collegiate experience

Home to state-of-the-art facilities fostering the future of classical music, CIM is located in Cleveland’s beautiful University Circle, within walking distance of Severance Music Center (home of The Cleveland Orchestra), the Cleveland Museum of Art, Case Western Reserve University, and numerous other world-class institutions.