This morning, I was jolted out of sleep at the early morning hour of 5:00 a.m. so that I would have ample time to prepare for a highlight of the trip – a hot air balloon ride! After finding out the Albuquerque is the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World, I was eager to […]
2010 MTNA Conference
2010 MTNA Conference – Opening Session
The conference has begun! Unfortunately, the wireless signal didn’t reach into the beautiful Kiva Auditorium where the opening session was held, so this post is slightly delayed. Hopefully that won’t be an issue throughout the rest of the conference! Prelude music was provided by the New Mexico Brass Quintet. The session officially commenced shortly after […]
Making My List…Checking it Twice
Today, I am off to Albuquerque, where I’ll be live-blogging the 2010 MTNA Conference! In preparation for the conference, I pored over the workshop schedule to make some preliminary decisions about what sessions I want to attend. Here’s the process I use for mapping out my plan: 1. Look over the options for each time […]
Announcing…Live-Blogging the MTNA Conference!
A while back, I mentioned that I am planning to attend the MTNA Conference in Albuquerque this year. But I decided to hold off a little longer before announcing the exciting news that MTNA is having me live-blog the conference for them! Throughout the conference I will be snapping pictures, taking notes, and posting up-to-the-minute […]
New Piano Method by Helen Marlais
In the last New Release Club shipment from FJH there was a flier announcing a new piano method by Helen Marlais that will be available in March, 2010. I am thrilled! Helen Marlais’ books are all fabulous and I can’t wait to see what this new method is like! The two cover illustrations portrayed on […]
Re-igniting Enthusiasm – Congregate with Colleagues
Okay, I think I’ve saved the best for the last! You must, must, must find a way to get together with other teachers on a somewhat regular basis. Virtually is good, but in person is the best! I am a member of several local music teachers associations, plus our state association, and Music Teachers National […]
