This showcase was the first one I put on my schedule! Ever since I attended Forrest and Akiko Kinney’s Pattern Play showcase at the 2010 MTNA Conference, my teaching has been transformed! Forest gave his workshop on piano arranging to a group 24 years ago. So, he’s been looking forward to this day for that […]
2012 MTNA Conference
2012 MTNA Conference – Tuesday Morning – The Six French Suites: Bach’s Bon-Bons with Louis B. Nagel
This musically uplifting session began with Louis B. Nagel giving a lovely performance from the six Bach French Suites. I was a few minutes late, and it was so enriching to walk into a room with the glorious music of Bach wafting through the air! Louis’ primary focus for today is on contrasts. He began […]
2012 MTNA Conference – Tuesday Morning – Piano and Chamber Music Master Class with Menahem Pressler
MTNA President Benjamin Caton introduced today’s masterclass teacher by saying, “I feel like I’m on hallowed ground with the master behind me.” The comment was followed by a hearty applause. The first order of business was to present Menahem Pressler with the MTNA Achievement Award for 2012. A very small excerpt of the first performance: […]
2012 MTNA Conference – Tuesday Morning – Hal Leonard Showcase: Cutting Edge Releases for Your 21st Century Studio
Hal Leonard is definitely one of the savviest companies I’ve seen! They have showcase sessions at every available time slot and for every showcase you attend, you get your name entered in a drawing for a brand new iPad 3! The drawing will be held at this afternoon’s showcase. Jennifer Linn, a favorite Hal Leonard […]
2012 MTNA Conference – Monday Afternoon – The Inclusion of Students With Disabilities in the Music Studio with Beth Bauer and Scott Price
It used to be that if a family had a child with a disability, especially a mental disability, it was shameful and they were hidden away. Thankfully, that is no longer the case! Students who may not be able to be successful in sports or academics or even dance might have the capacity to do […]
2012 MTNA Conference – Ultimate Music Theory Showcase with Glory St. Germain
After discovering and posting about Glory’s music theory videos a couple weeks ago, I was excited to see catch up with her again at their exhibitor booth and attend her workshop this afternoon. Glory is an energetic and passionate educator and a great communicator. She has an amazing way of explaining theory concepts in a […]
