James "Jim" Litzelman, DMA, NCTM, enjoys a successful career as a pianist, teacher, and lecturer, having performed in the US, Russia, Europe, China, and Mexico, and regularly presenting at state and national music conferences. Dr. Litzelman is a published writer, with numerous articles appearing in musical journals such as Keyboard Companion, Clavier Companion, American Music Teacher, and the Piano Magazine. Jim served as chairman of the editorial committee of the American Music Teacher magazine from 2011-2023, the official journal of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).

Jim was adjunct professor at The Catholic University of America in Washington, from 1993-2023, where he directed the graduate piano pedagogy program and taught applied piano and courses in piano pedagogy and musicians’ wellness. He was guest professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, teaching doctoral seminars in the music of Franz Liszt and piano pedagogy. Jim maintains an active independent studio at his home in Arlington, Virginia, where his students have been prizewinners in many local, state, and national competitions.