Jane Smisor Bastien

Jane Smisor Bastien: Jazzy Sonatina

Jane Smisor Bastien is first and foremost a Piano teacher, and maintains a full five-day-a-week schedule of Piano students in her own studio. As former director of the Preparatory Department of Music at Tulane University, she has an extensive background in developing teaching materials for children. James and Jane Bastien were recipients of the 1999 MTNA Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their outstanding careers in music and contributions to the music profession as pianists, authors, composers, and music educators. With more than 300 books to their credit, the Bastiens have inspired millions of teachers and students worldwide.