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Hackensack Today
By the People, for the People
Hackensack Piano Teacher Celebrates 100th Birthday
Dorothy Bullock Schroth has taught four generations of students over 70 years.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 9:44am
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At 100 years old, a beloved piano teacher continues to share her lifelong passion for music with generations of students.Hackensack TodayDorothy Bullock Schroth, a 100-year-old piano teacher from Hackensack, New Jersey, is celebrating her birthday on April 20th. Schroth has been teaching piano for 70 years and has taught four generations of students.
Why it matters
Schroth's dedication to teaching piano for over seven decades is an inspiring story of longevity and passion for one's craft. As a centenarian still actively teaching, she represents the enduring power of music education and the ability to positively impact multiple generations of students.
The details
Schroth began teaching piano in Hackensack in the 1950s and has continued to teach students of all ages throughout her 100 years. According to Schroth, the most challenging aspect for students at any age is maintaining the proper rhythm and timing when playing.
- Dorothy Bullock Schroth turns 100 years old on April 20, 2026.
- Schroth has been teaching piano for 70 years since the 1950s.
The players
Dorothy Bullock Schroth
A 100-year-old piano teacher from Hackensack, New Jersey who has been teaching for 70 years and has taught four generations of students.
What they’re saying
“The thing they have the most trouble with at any age is the count,”
— Dorothy Bullock Schroth, Piano Teacher
The takeaway
Schroth's remarkable century-long life and dedication to teaching piano serves as an inspiration, demonstrating the enduring power of music education and the ability to positively impact multiple generations of students.
