Arthur Edward Johnstone (1860–1944) was born in London, England. The family moved to New York City where he started studying piano under William Mason at age six. He was educated in the New York City public schools and the College of the City of New York. He taught privately and part-time at Cornell University. He was musical editor for the American Book Company then became executive editor of the Art Publication Society in St. Louis. In St. Louis, he taught at Washington University and the Progressive Series Teachers College. He later moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and operated a private piano studio. He died in Wilkes-Barre. His compositions include orchestral pieces, choral songs and arrangements, and piano pieces. Working with Thomas Edison, he was a pioneer in making music recordings for the phonograph and using recordings as a means for teaching music.

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