Maribeth Frank Growing Up Our NVMTA Spotlight teacher for December is Maribeth Frank who grew up in New England. Both of her parents are musicians. Her mom is a pianist and a flutist and her dad is a jazz drummer. The constant music around her instilled a wide range of fav
Peggy McNulty Education Peggy McNulty, soprano voice teacher, earned a Masters of Music Degree with a voice pedagogy specialty from The Catholic University of America. She studied at the Juilliard School of Music and at the Aspen School of Music. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree wit
CERTIFICATION What does it mean to be a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM)? Simply put, NCTM signifies an individual teacher’s commitment to the highest standards of the profession, whether in voice, piano, or other instruments. Within Northern Virginia Music Teachers
Narciso Solero “The best pedagogy training I have ever received in my life has been in Northern Virginia, observing the playing of top students, and in conversations with those teachers.” Early Experiences Narciso grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and started piano studies at age 5
If you have met Christy or spent time with her, you know what a delightful person she is. She is inquisitive and loves to learn. She has interesting insights and creative ways of looking at things. It is a pleasure to introduce her in the August NVMTA spotlight! Christy Tallamy
The NVMTA Bach Baroque Festival and Competition is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the timeless music of Johann Sebastian Bach alongside other Baroque composers. On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the enchanting melodies filled Lewisville Presbyterian Church in McLean, VA,
Ruriko Osawa NVMTA Spotlight: February 2024 Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association presents Ruriko Osawa as our February 2024 spotlight teacher of the month! Bio Japanese-born pianist, Ruriko Osawa, is an accomplished performer both as a soloist and chamber musician.
Virginia Music Teachers gathered in Norfolk, VA for the annual VMTA conference November 2-4, 2023 at Old Dominion University. Lecture Classes Randall Faber was the guest clinician. He presented three classes during the conference: “The Neuroscience of Practice,” “The Piano Adv
NVMTA's Spotlight teacher of the month is new member, Dr. Christopher Kies! He grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland (and graduated from B.C.C. High School) where he studied piano with Ylda Novik, an active member of MTNA. Chris said, "Without her guidance, I might not have been able
Melissa Dvorak October 2023 Melissa Dvorak joins the NVMTA Board as the new NVMTA Recording Secretary. She is a harp teacher in Falls Church, VA. Melissa recently completed the MTNA requirements for becoming a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM). She said, “It was a ni
