Kairoff inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame

November 1, 2021

Peter Kairoff has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame, a designation recognizing the work of North America’s most committed and passionate piano educators.

Kairoff was nominated by Steinway Piano Gallery Greensboro.

Born in Los Angeles, Kairoff received master’s and doctoral degrees in music performance from the University of Southern California. He also studied in Italy for two years as a Fulbright Scholar and Rotary International Fellow. He joined the faculty of Wake Forest University in 1988 and is currently professor of music and chairman.

This fall, 44 teachers from the United States and Canada were inducted into the Steinway Teachers Hall of Fame with special events hosted at the Steinway factory in New York City. The teachers’ names are now displayed on a commemorative display wall inside the factory.