The 2016
MTNA National Conference

Pedagogy Saturday

Musician Wellness Track
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.

8:00–8:15 a.m.
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
★ Gail Berenson, Julie Jaffee Nagel

8:15–9:00 a.m.
Developing Music And Personal Resilience: What Does Mental Health Have To Do With It?
★ R. Curtis Bristol; Julie Jaffee Nagel

9:15–10:15 a.m.
Getting Started On The Right Foot: Establishing A Strong Foundation
★ Fay Adams; R. Curtis Bristol; Michelle Conda

10:30–11:30 a.m.
Master Class—Teaching The Whole Person
★ Julie Jaffee Nagel; Marvin Blickenstaff; Alina Rubinstein

1:00–2:00 p.m.
At The Movies: A Glimpse Into Student/Teacher Relationships On the Big Screen
★ Vanessa Cornett; Steven Levy

2:15–3:15 p.m.
Agony And Ecstasy Of Competitions: Winning And Losing-And Doing Your Best!
★ Douglas Humpherys; Janet Lopinski; Alina Rubinstein

3:30–4:30 p.m.
Music Teaching In The 21st Century–Changes And Challenges
★ Pete Jutras; Steven Levy

4:30–5:00 p.m.
Concluding Remarks
★ Gail Berenson, Julie Jaffee Nagel