Edna Mae Burnam

Edna Mae Burnam (1907–2007) was a renowned American composer and music educator, celebrated for her influential piano pedagogy series 'A Dozen a Day,' which has helped millions of young pianists worldwide for over 60 years. She began her musical journey at age seven, studied piano at the University of Washington and Chico State Teacher's College, and dedicated her career to creating engaging, meaningful exercises for beginners.