The 2016
MTNA National Conference

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.

Advanced Piano/Teaching Artistry

Advanced Pianism Is More Than Winning Competitions

This track will focus on a number of topics, including teaching the whole musician, how one’s sound expresses that and how the piano can become an orchestra. We will also examine the nature of music in higher education, how our awareness of things beyond music influences us and how the music we choose to play touches others. Learn More

Music Learning Theory

Exploring How We Learn Music

Most of us have thought a great deal about how we teach music, but perhaps given less thought to how we learn music. This first-time track about music learning theory will draw on the latest research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology to explore how multiple generations—from infants to adults—learn music. Learn More

Musicians Wellness—Co-sponsored by the American Psychoanalytic Association

Developing Self-Confident And Resilient Musicians: Teaching The Whole Person

Students, regardless of age, come to music lessons bringing life experiences with them. These experiences can positively or negatively impact potential.  Today’s sessions will explore the psychological issues music teachers handle every day.  Members of the American Psychoanalytic Association will partner with MTNA members to discuss ways to nurture emotionally healthy and resilient musicians. Learn More

Recreational Music Making—Co-sponsored by the National

Changing Lives Through 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

Young Professionals

The Young Professionals track brings together a unique series of sessions dedicated to the needs and interests of new faculty, new teachers and college students. Experts from different parts the industry will give presentations covering a wide range of topics including professional development, technology, careers and more. Learn More