This biographical doctoral document focuses on the pedagogical life of Louise Goss. While several dissertations have been devoted to the work of Frances Clark, Goss’s long-time friend and business partner, none has been written about Louise Goss herself. This project presents Goss’s biographical background, her involvement in the development of pedagogy programs leading to the creation of the New School for Music Study, and her role in the establishment and growth of the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy.
This document also assesses Louise Goss’s endeavors as a writer, including her ongoing Clavier Companion magazine column, “Questions and Answers.” Several of Goss’s closest collaborators were interviewed and offered their recollections and views on her contributions to the field of piano pedagogy. The project ends with a portrayal of Louise Goss’s thoughts on pedagogical topics, culminating with the eminent pedagogue’s vision for the future of piano pedagogy.