Publications
Magazine
Ernst, Sara, Karen Yong, Lady Imperio, Allison Keep, Chan Kiat Lim, and Andrea McAlister. Piano Inspires Kids, March 2025.
E-Journal
Yong, Karen Kai Yuan. "A Stylistic and Pedagogical Analysis of Select Classical Pieces in Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan." MTNA e-Journal 13, no. 1 (September 2021): 41. http://www.mtnaejournal.org/publication/?m=7797&i=721113&p=1&ver=html5.
DMA Dissertation
Yong, Karen Kai Yuan. "A Stylistic and Pedagogical Analysis of Select Classical Pieces in Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan." D.M.A. diss., University of South Carolina, 2021.
Media Coverage
Presentations
Exploring Ananda Sukarlan's Alicia's Piano Books: A Fusion of Western and Eastern Traditions
Presenter
The Piano Conference: NCKP
Chicago, IL
July 24, 2025
Designing Your Life: Perspective and Tips from Emerging Piano Professionals
Co-Presenter
The Piano Conference: NCKP
Chicago, IL
July 24, 2025
Internationalizing Music Appreciation: A Spring 2025 Course Project
Presenter
Albany State University 9th Curriculum Internationalization Symposium
Albany, GA
June 25, 2025
Unlocking the Scale Secrets: Creative Approaches to College Group Piano Instruction
Co-Presenter
MTNA TEMPO: A Virtual Conference
April 26, 2025
Melodic Mosaics: Reimaging Asian Folk Songs through Creative Piano Arrangements
Co-Presenter
MTNA TEMPO: A Virtual Conference
April 26, 2025
Unlocking the Scale Secrets: Creative Approaches to College Group Piano Instruction
Co-Presenter
KMTA Conference
Bowling Green, KY
September 14, 2024
Unlocking the Piano Students' Potential: Tips and Tricks for Comprehensive Instruction
Invited Presenter
Event Organized and Sponsored by the Sarawak International Music Academy and Le Music
Miri, Malaysia
June 17, 2024
Bridging into the Professional Life
Panelist
The Frances Clark Center for Piano Pedagogy
Virtual Panel Discussion
November 6, 2023
New Faculty Panel
Panelist
MTNA Conference
Reno, NV
March 25, 2023
When East Meets West: Exploring Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan
Presenter for Poster Session
MTNA GP3 Forum
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
August 5-6, 2022
The Intermediate Course: Continuing Pianistic Growth and Development
21st-Century Classical Models: Introducing Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan
Guest Presenter
GLMTA Chapter Event
Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
April 15, 2022
Exploring the Hidden Gems in Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan
Session Presenter
MTNA Collegiate Chapters Symposium
Virtual Event
January 15, 2022
Building Success as Emerging Professionals: Exploring Challenges, Innovations, Mentorship, and Community
Panelist
The Frances Clark Center for Piano Pedagogy
Virtual Panel Discussion
November 6, 2021
Piano Duet: Suite No. 2, Op. 17 by Rachmaninoff
Co-Presenter for Evening Concert Session
Malaysian Music Education Conference
Virtual Event
August 21, 2021
Words of Love: Exploring the Classical Gems in Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan
Presenter for Spoken Paper Session
Malaysian Music Education Conference
Virtual Event
August 20, 2021
Introducing Alicia's Piano Books by Indonesian Composer Ananda Sukarlan
Presenter for Lightning Talk Session
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy
Virtual Event
July 30, 2021
An Adventure Through the Romantic Piano Waltz
Presenter for Poster Session
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy
Virtual Event
July 29, 2021
Accessible Adjudication: Facilitating Inclusive Events for Special Learners
Co-Presenter for Main Conference Session
MTNA Conference
Virtual Event
March 16, 2021
A Father's Love for His Daughter: Introducing Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan
Presenter for Poster Session
MTNA Conference
Virtual Event
March 13-17, 2021
Eastern Music Traditions: Pentatonic Scales
Guest Lecture
MUSC101 Music Theory I
Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
March 1, 2021
A Father's Love for His Daughter: Introducing Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan
Presenter for Poster Session
SCMTA Conference
Virtual Event
November 6-7, 2020
A Father's Love for His Daughter: Introducing Alicia's Piano Books by Ananda Sukarlan
Presenter for Poster Session
FSMTA Conference
Virtual Event
October 23-31, 2020
Duets in Color by Naoko Ikeda
Co-Presenter for Performance Session
MTNA GP3 Forum
Virtual Event
July 23-24, 2020
Accessible Adjudication: Facilitating Inclusive Events for Special Learners
Co-Presenter for General Session
MTNA Collegiate Chapters Symposium
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
January 10, 2020
An Adventure Through the Romantic Piano Waltz
Presenter for Poster Session
SCMTA Conference
Newberry College, Newberry, SC
November 1-2, 2019
