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NVMTA hosts a wide variety of student recitals, festivals and competitions. Teachers also benefit from regular programs to enhance skills and experiences as well as networking opportunities. Click on student and teacher events below to learn more.

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NVMTA is now the proud owner of a 2000 Steinway D, which was originally selected for Steinway’s exclusive Concert & Artist Program. The piano and a beautiful Steinway bench and cover were delivered smoothly on Thursday, July 25, to United Christian Parish in Reston. Members who wish to feature this grand piano on studio recitals should contact liaison John Kaboff about potential recital dates. Click Read More for complete information on rental policies and procedures.

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Lecture Series

January 24, 2025, 10am – 12pm, Zoom

Teaching Individuals with ADHD: Using Evidence-Based Psychological Science to Inform Music Instruction

A Zoom Link will be sent to members

Dr. Laura Wager will review the scientific research on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as identify common myths associated with ADHD. Strategies for helping students with ADHD learn to play the piano and enjoy music-making will be explored.

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General Meeting and Program

February 26, 2025 10 am -12 pm

Kevin Elam: Crafting a Unique & Multi-Faceted Music Career

Join Kevin Elam for an inspiring presentation on building a nontraditional career in music!

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March Spotlight: Aphrodite Mitsopoulou
March Spotlight: Aphrodite Mitsopoulou

March Spotlight: Aphrodite Mitsopoulou

Rene' Johnson2023-03-02T21:22:47-05:00March 2nd, 2023|

Our March Spotlight is on Aphrodite Mitsopoulou, one of our past NVMTA Presidents who currently plans the NVMTA Lecture Series and is a DMA candidate at JMU. Education Aphrodite Mitsop

February Spotlight: Rachel Harmatuk
February Spotlight: Rachel Harmatuk

February Spotlight: Rachel Harmatuk

Rene' Johnson2023-01-31T13:54:56-05:00January 31st, 2023|

Rachel Harmatuk is our February spotlight teacher. She grew up in southwest Virginia. First, she lived in a little town called Riner, then moved to Blacksburg and finally to Floyd wh

January Spotlight: Madalina Petric
January Spotlight: Madalina Petric

January Spotlight: Madalina Petric

Rene' Johnson2023-01-09T14:26:05-05:00January 9th, 2023|

Madalina Petric Background NVMTA teacher, Madalina Petric, is a native of Baia Mare, Romania where she began s

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