Pedagogy Saturday

Saturday, March 21, 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
(Conference Registration and Additional Fee Required)

This year’s Pedagogy Saturday has something for everyone. Four tracks will offer an array of topics sure to be of interest to all teachers.

Advanced Piano/Teaching Artistry

The Advanced Piano/Teaching Artistry track will be devoted to the important task of motivating teenage piano students by developing an accomplished technical foundation, assigning appropriate and stimulating repertoire, and teaching demonstrations by leading teachers. Full Schedule

MTNA And PAMA: A Deeper Look Into The Mind Body Connection And What It Has To Do With Music Making

This wellness track will focus on two major stumbling blocks for many students: performance anxiety and neuromuscular problems, or muscle tension, resulting from overuse and misuse. Participants will learn techniques for building mindfulness and awareness in students, and for avoiding and preventing potential neuromuscular problems for students down the road. Full Schedule.

Recreational Music Making: RMM And The Road Ahead

The Recreational Music Making movement opens up the world of music to potentially millions of students. This year’s track will feature sessions from the practical to the philosophical implementation of RMM teaching in your studio. You’ll discover the rewards of teaching music to people who have always wanted to play, as well as broadening your studio’s potential for increased income. Full Schedule.

Young Professionals

The 2015 YP track addresses the practical and not-so-practical topics of being a young music professional. A dynamic group of presenters cover everything from grad school advice and effective master class techniques, to the history and principles of branding and harnessing the power of the Internet to promote your career. Full Schedule.