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.