The 2017 MTNA National Conference

March 18–22, Baltimore, Maryland

Pedagogy Saturday

 

This year’s Pedagogy Saturday has something for everyone. Five tracks will offer an array of topics sure to be of interest to all teachers. Attendees are encouraged to mix and match the sessions to maximize their preconference experience.

 

Musician Wellness
Overcoming Obstacles—Keeping Musicians Physically And Emotionally Healthy

This year’s wellness track continues in its pursuit of bringing together musicians, physicians and psychoanalysts who passionately seek to empower musicians to achieve their potential. These sessions will explore ways to help individuals increase their physical and psychological awareness, providing them the tools to remain healthy and active throughout their lifetime. Learn More

Recreational Music Making
Enhance Your Teaching With RMM

Recreational Music Making opens up the world of music to potentially millions of new piano students. This year’s sessions feature practical applications and fun creative tips to help make your RMM teaching more effective. Discover the rewards of teaching people who have always wanted to play piano, as well as broadening your studio’s potential for increased income. Learn More

Teaching Artistry And Technique
Beginning Through Advanced Piano Teaching And Artistry

This track will help teachers discover ways to help their students advance from the beginning years of piano study to the advanced level, via proper teaching of technique and repertoire. Ways to help students develop expression and proper interpretation will be demonstrated. Unique and proper pedaling methods and tricks will be discussed. Prize-winning students will demonstrate for the leading teachers. Learn More

Technology
The Tech Trio: Business, Teaching And Performing Solutions

This three-part track will include topics for both amateurs and technophiles! Technology for Business sessions will feature ideas for simplifying taxes and workflow. Discover programs to help your teaching during the “Technology for Teaching” sessions. To conclude the day, calm down with solutions for managing performance anxiety and enjoy live performances showcasing practical technology for performers. Learn More

Young Professionals
Skills To Succeed

Attend this track to discover the importance of creativity, learn how to promote yourself and music education, acquire the tools you need to make an impact in your community, and meet others who wish to do the same. Bring all the business cards you can carry! Learn More