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Utah Music Teacher's Association
Purpose
Purpose
Provide excellent support for our members and music students through virtual chapter meetings and activities designed to support and engage our excellent teachers.
You can be a part of the Online Chapter in addition to your regular chapter. In addition to being able to participate from the comfort of your own home, you will be able to associate with colleagues from across the state and be enriched through well-prepared meetings that foster a love of learning and camaraderie. In order to add the Online Chapter, simply log In to your account on the MTNA website and choose "Add Additional State and Local." Choose "Utah" and "Utah MTA Online Chapter." The cost Is just $15 for an entire year!
Schedule
Schedule
We meet over Zoom the first Wednesday of the month at 12:00pm Mountain Time Zone.
If you did not receive an invite the week before the meeting nor the day of,
please contact Debbie Clementson at debbieclementson@gmail.com.
Links to videos will be available to registered UMTA Online Chapter members
following the meetings.
**To preserve the quality and confidentiality of our meetings, please refrain from sharing Zoom links or access details with individuals who are not members of the UMTA Online Chapter.**
September 3, 2025 - Teacher Talk
Narciso Solero - @narcisosolero
"Leveling it Up!"
Which pieces to teach first by various composers and why!
October 1, 2025 - Panel
Dr. Ann Gipson, Steven Vanhauwaert
"Practice Strategies that Make Meaningful Music: Balancing Precision and Musicality"
October 24-25, 2025 - UMTA State Conference at Thanksgiving Point
November 5, 2025 - No meeting! Attend State Conference
December 3, 2025 - Teacher Talk
Spencer Myer - @pianist_spencer
"Utilizing various practice and memory techniques to prepare for competition performance."
January 7, 2026 - Panel
Vera Holczer-Waroquet, Angela Toone
"From Practice to Passion: Nurturing Long-Term Musical Fulfillment"
February 4, 2026 - Presentation
March 4, 2026 - Masterclass
Dr. Carmen Hall @carmen88keys
April 1, 2026 - Teacher Talk
Irina Gorin - @gorin.piano.teaching
May 6, 2026 - Panel
Music Majors from Major Universities
"Major Realizations: Real Talk from Music Majors"
With students of various learning styles and personalities, it's easy to get stuck in one teaching style that doesn't connect with some students. We'll be discussing some ideas for ways to connect with all of our students through the ways we teach, speak, connect, as well as some tips for activities and such that can be done in the lessons with individual students, or all together as a studio.
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