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
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
Jazz Workshop
Jazz Workshop The 1.5 hour jazz workshop focuses on learning to improvise on standard jazz tunes. Both students and teachers who want to experience improvisation are invited to participate. All participants (students and teachers who would like to participate) must register and
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
TAT: “Instructors or Therapists? Students Whose Emotional Issues Surface in the Studio”
"Instructors or Therapists? Students Whose Emotional Issues Surface in the Studio" Presented by Bharati Somen
TAT Piano, Mirror, Mirror on the Piano
"Mirror, Mirror on the Piano--The Benefits of Practicing in Symmetrical Inversion" Presented by Jim Litzelman
TAT: Getting These Soft Fingers Working
"Getting These Soft Fingers Working" Presented by Yoon Huh
Adult Student Rehearsal Workshops–January
DETAILS In a friendly and welcoming environment, we talk about our pieces, perform for a warm and supportive audience, and learn how we can develop our playing through constructive suggestions. We also enjoy each others’ company, support each others’ journeys, and have fun! Thes
TAT “Challenges in Young Pianists (including Pedal!!)” with Bonnie Kellert is postponed. Date TBD
"Challenges in Young Pianists (including Pedal!!)" Presented by Bonnie Kellert Discussion offers strategies for teachers to show students how to practice technical challenges and to retain these concepts. Of foremost importance is detecting, distinguishing and determining a tech