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Talk About Teaching (TAT)

Discussion Topic Sightreading: How to Strengthen Skills. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas related to music and teaching. Topics lis

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Talk About Teaching (TAT)

Discussion Topic Trends in Piano Teaching – Piano Duet Literature and Rehearsal. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas related to music

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Talk About Teaching (TAT)

Discussion Topic Trends in Piano Teaching- Rhythm & Pulse: Grouping and the Rhythmic Phrase. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas r

McLean Symphony and NVMTA’s Composition Contest Winner

The program of National Treasures will consist only of music by American Composers, including a composition by 13 year-old local student, Daniel Carroll, winner of a festival sponsored by the Northern Virginia Music Teachers’ Association, and a work written in memory of Dr. Marti

Lori Piitz: “Retraining”

October 23, 2020, Lori Piitz:  "Retraining" When pianists find themselves with an injury it is important that they seek advice and care from a medical professional.  When they are finally able to return to the piano they may need to rethink the way they have been playing in orde

Bonnie Kellert, “Challenges in Young Pianists (including pedal!)”

November 20, 2020: Bonnie Kellert "Challenges in Young Pianists (including pedal!)" Challenges For Young Pianists includes developing and achieving technical ability as well as understanding and acquiring musicianship.  Each student requires special attention to individual needs

TAT: June 2021: Dr. Audrey Andrist on Teaching and Performing

June 23, 2021: Audrey Andrist "Practicing Patience and Memorizing Methodically" Dr. Andrist will speak on a wide range of topics related to teaching and performing, drawn from her many decades working with students of all ages, and her experience as an active performer.  She will

NVMTA Lecture Series

NVMTA presents... A presentation by Nancy Breth, "Life After Lessons."

NVMTA Concerto Winners perform with The Amadeus Orchestra April 24, 2022

On Sunday, April 24, 2022, the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association’s Concerto Competition prizewinners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra under the direction of A. Scott Wood at Saint Luke Catholic Church in McLean. The students were chosen from three concerto compe

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Talk About Teaching (TAT) – September

TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is

General Meeting NVMTA, September

General Meeting. Location: Woman's Club of Arlington Baroque Dance Rhythms for Musicians A Masterclass by Paige Whitley-Bauguess Welcome, NVMTA members! We are so pleased to present a special interactive program at the Woman's Club of Arlington with Paige Whitley-Bauguess, who i

Talk About Teaching- October

TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is

Financial Award Auditions

For more information:  https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/

Concerto Winners Orchestra Performance

2023 Performance Information Students chosen from among NVMTA's Concerto competition winners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra on May 14, 2023, 4 pm at Saint Luke’s Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA. Tickets can be purchased HERE This year's program will mark our thi

Talk About Teaching- November

TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is

NVMTA Lecture Series

  NVMTA presents.... Ruta Starke The Importance of Short Exercises in Mastering the Elements of Piano Technique This lecture will focus on such elements of piano technique as scales, trills, arpeggios, double notes, chords, jumps and leaps and more as well as short exercises

Talk About Teaching- December

TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is

Talk About Teaching – January

TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Jordan Kitt's Music in Fairfax. (See LATTE for

Talk About Teaching -February

TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Jordan Kitt's Music in Fairfax. (See LATTE for

General Meeting NVMTA, February

The Viennese Fortepiano in Classical Music A Zoom Link will be emailed to members the week of the event. Daniel Adam Maltz is a fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria. He specializes in the First Viennese School — Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. He made his Carnegie Hall

NVMTA Lecture Series

THE CLASSICAL FORTEPIANO FOR PEDAGOGUES Attendees are introduced to the sound world of the fortepiano and its significant impact on Classical-era music. Topics of discussion include: piano evolution, technical aspects of fortepianos, expected performance practices during the Clas

NVMTA Lecture Series

NVMTA presents.... Alan Fraser, "How to bring the ideas of piano somatic to the young pianist" Lecture Description This lecture will show you how to transform piano technique from a tedious chore into a joyful exploration of the physical self at the piano. It follows the curricul

Talk About Teaching – April

TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Zoom. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s cu