Everything You (and your students) Should Know About Pianos by Clarence Zeches Mr. Zeches began the session by taking a quick survey to find out in what setting each of the attendees teach – collegiate, high school, private studios. In his 30+ years of tuning pianos, he has been surprised at how little most pianists […]
2010 MTNA Conference – Tuesday Early Afternoon
Exhibitor Showcase Alfred Publications Exploring Piano Classics by Nancy Bachus Nancy Bachus walked attendees through the Exploring Piano Classics Repertoire and Technique Books in the Preparatory Level, Level 1, and Level 2, sharing anecdotes and historically relevant tidbits about each piece. When discussing the Technique Book she stated that there are some people who subscribe […]
2010 MTNA Conference – Poster Session and More Exhibits!
Throughout the conference, an area of the Exhibit Hall is devoted to posters displaying research conducted by teachers on a variety of topics related to music. It’s informative to walk through and look at the displays with the opportunity to discuss the topics with those who conducted the research. Here, Anna Marie Isenhower displays a […]
2010 MTNA Conference – Monday Late Morning #2
Free Piano Teaching Resources Online! by Michelle Gordon, NCTM There was a packed house for Michelle’s workshop! She distributed a handout that was chock-full of great resources in the following categories: • Free, Download Software in Order to View, Hear, and Print Music • Piano Teacher’s Websites and Blogs • Piano Teacher Discussion Boards • […]
2010 MTNA Conference – Monday Late Morning
Let’s Play Chamber Music! A Guide for Young Pianists by Carolyn Bridger Carolyn began the session by presenting a hypothetical situation in which several young musicians want to play their instruments together and ask their teacher if there is any music at their level that they can learn. Repertoire resources: MTNA Website – database of […]
2010 MTNA Conference – Tuesday Mid-Morning
Creating Learning Communities for Young Students by Stella Sick and Kristin Shoemaker Online Communities: Goals Connect Experience Blossom The two presenters met last year on the flight home from the conference and discovered that they have a lot in common, including the fact that they both have small studios. They felt like their students were […]
