Vandall biography

Vandall composer / arranger.
Robert Vandall (1944-2017) was born in Akron, Ohio.
Since being born in Stockholm, Sweden, Liz Vandall has lived an unconventional, yet somehow conventional life that has brought her all over the world.

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Frank J. Vandall

Books

Torts, Cases, Problems and Questions (2012).

Strict Liability: Legal and Economic Analysis (1989).

Police Training for Tough Calls: Discretionary Analysis (1976).

Journal Articles

"Why We Are Outraged: An Economic Analysis of Internet Gambling," 7 University of Richmond Law Review (2008).

"A Preliminary Consideration of Issues Raised in the Firearms Sellers Immunity Bill," 38 Akron Law Review 113 (2005).

"A Winning at Craps: Are Casinos Vulnerable to State Suits for Social Costs. A Preliminary Analysis," 25 Manag. Decis. Econ. 205 (2004).

"Constricting Products Liability: Reforms in Theory and Procedure," 48 Villanova Law Review 843 (2003).

"A Call for an Accurate Restatement (Third): Design Defect," Memphis Law Review (2003).

Presentations

Keynote and welcoming speaker, Academy of Business and Retail Management Conference, New York City (March 30-31, 2015). The theme of the conference was international business and economic development, with attendees from 23 countries including Saudi Arabia, En

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Key People: Robert Vandall, Part 1

Crystal Desch and I recently interviewed Robert D. Vandall by phone. Robert Vandall is one of this country’s most prolific and popular composers of educational piano music. He and his wife, Karen, operate a thriving independent piano studio in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

You’ve had a long and full career in music, most notably as a piano teacher and clinician. How are you different today as a teacher compared to when you began your career?

I think I am much, much better. My wife Karen and I have talked about this a lot. We are so much more knowledgeable. We understand kids more. We know more about pedagogy. Nothing beats experience. I think piano teachers only get better as they get older.

We were intrigued by something you said in a past interview with Keyboard Companion magazine: “I never make judgments about students. I see struggling pianists as individuals, who simply need a lot from me.” Tell us more.

I can think in particular about a young lady I had as a student. She went to church with us when our boys were th

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Robert Vandall (1944- )

Robert Vandall earned his B.M. in Piano Performance from Baldwin-Wallace College, and his M.M. in Piano Performance from the University of Illinois. His writing and arranging of piano education materials has come directly from contact with his own students. Vandall's demand as a clinician has led he and his wife, Karen, to present workshops in over 30 states. His compositions appear on many piano teacher organizations required lists. He holds Permanent Professional Certification as a member of Music Teachers National Association and is an active member of the Ohio Music Teachers Assocation. He also is past president of the Tuscarawas County Music Teachers Association, is an MTNA Foundation Fellow from Ohio, and is an active member of the Fortnightly Music Club of New Philadelphia, affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs. He and his wife are counselors of a Junior Federated music club. Vandall has appeared on MTNA national conventions as well as state convention programs in over 20 different states and he has directed large pian