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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 when she was in the 7th grade. She moved to Oakton in the summer of 2002. She and her family live [...]
NVMTA is proud to introduce Candace Cleary as our spotlight teacher for November. She is currently serving as a Member-at-large on the Executive Committee. What do you like most about playing your instrument? I love the piano for the wealth of repertoire available to us. The more [...]
Here’s a special welcome to our new NVMTA President, Libby McConnell, NCTM Please enjoy learning a little more about her! What do you like most about playing your instrument? As a pianist, I really enjoy playing together with other musicians, whether they are studen [...]
