Publications
1 / Doctoral Dissertation
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Liu, J. (2026). The effects of cooperative learning training duration and group piano class level on harmonization and transposition achievement and attitudes of undergraduate non-keyboard music students. LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 7111. https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/7111
2 / Articles
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Liu, J. & Saccardi, D. (2025). Does length of training period impact the effectiveness of reciprocal peer teaching in university piano class students? International Journal of Music Education. Advance online publication.
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Liu, J. (2026). Unlocking the power of reciprocal peer teaching in group piano classrooms. Proceedings of the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy 2025. The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy.
3/ Master’s Thesis
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Liu, J. (2022). A popular teaching resource for training piano technique in China: Études by Carl Czerny. Baylor University.
Conference Presentations
1 / Presentations
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2026
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Liu, J. & Pike, P. (2026, July). Peer tutoring training in group piano classrooms: Influences on musical performance and learning attitudes. [Paper presentation]. 38th ISME World Conference, Montreal, Canada.
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2025
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Liu, J. (2025, July). Unlocking the power of reciprocal peer teaching in group piano classrooms. [Presentation session]. The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025, Chicago, IL.
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2024
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Liu, J. (2024, April). Does Length of Training Period Impact the Effectiveness of Reciprocal Peer Teaching in University Piano Class Students? [Oral Presentation] Graduate Research Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
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2023
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Stanley, A., Ruiz, C., Liu, J., Brown, E., & Jenkins, S. (2023, October). Designing a Culture of Community with New MTEs: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What You Should Try. [Presentation session]. Symposium on Music Teacher Education. Salt Lake City, UT.
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Liu, J. & Guo, S. (2023, October). Unlocking the musical journey: Exploring Roberto Sierra’s Album for the Young. [Lightning talk presentation] LMTA Conference, Lafayette, LA.
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2 / Poster Presentations
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2026
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Liu, J. (2026, March). Visual gateways to piano music: Measuring the promotional impact of visual carriers on contemporary piano compositions. [Research poster presentation] MTNA National Conference, Chicago, IL.
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2024
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Liu, J., & Saccardi, D. (2024, April). Does Length of Training Period Impact the Effectiveness of Reciprocal Peer Teaching in University Piano Class Students? [Poster presentation] CMDA Research Expo, Baton Rouge, LA.
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Liu, J. & Guo, S. (2024, March). Exploring Roberto Sierra’s Album for the Young: Unlocking a musical journey for intermediate students. [Poster presentation] MTNA National Conference, Atlanta, GA.
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- 2022
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Liu, J. (2022, March). Czerny etudes: A teaching staple in Asian countries. [Research poster presentation] MTNA National Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
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- 2021
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Liu, J. (2021, Oct). Czerny etudes: A teaching staple in Asian countries. [Poster presentation] New York State Music Teachers Association (NYSMTA) Virtual Symposium.
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Liu, J. (2021, July). One of the most popular technique collections in Asian countries: Carl Czerny Etudes. [Poster presentation] Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA) Collegiate Conference, Waco, TX.
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2020
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Chio, B., Liu, J., & Liu, X. (2020, March). A nation of pianists, piano students, and piano lovers: The history of piano teaching in China. [Research poster presentation] MTNA National Conference, Chicago, IL.
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