Speaking Engagements

Salas-Ruiz, C. (2024, April). Navigating the Transition from Graduate school into Professional Life: Practical Tips and Effective Strategies. [Invited speaker]. University of Rhode Island. Online event.

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Salas-Ruiz, C. (2024, February). Music Educators as Scientists. [Invited speaker]. Brazosport College (TX). In person event.

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Salas-Ruiz, C. (2023, November). Peer Connections: Building Professional Spaces for Belonging. [Invited speaker]. Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy. Online event.

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Salas-Ruiz, C. (2023, November). Meeting Students Where They Are: The Power of Interest in Music Practice. [Invited speaker]. University of Houston. In person event.

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Salas-Ruiz, C. (2023, November). Meeting Students Where They Are: The Power of Interest in Music Practice. [Invited speaker]. The University of Texas at Austin. In person event.

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Salas-Ruiz, C. (2022, November). My Journey to Healthy Musicianship: Practical ideas for exploration and self-reflection in the piano studio. [Invited article discussion]. Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy. Online event.

Salas-Ruiz, C. (2020, July). Empowering our students with effective practice strategies. Piano Talks, Universidad de Costa Rica. San Jose, Costa Rica, July 2020. Online event.

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Salas-Ruiz, C. (2015, May). Experiencing tonal and stylistic differences in the works of Bach, Mozart, Mendelsohn, and Debussy: A guide for advanced students. Lecture recital presented at Louisiana State University.

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Salas-Ruiz, C. (2014, July).The Costa Rican repertoire as a contribution to teaching piano at early and intermediate learning stages. Lecture recital presented at I Encuentro de Pianistas, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica.