Early Years and Education Patty Palumbo always dreamed of playing the piano. She traveled a lot in her early years due to her father’s work with USAID and CARE. Born in Egypt, she lived in Turkey, Iran, New Delhi, Belize, Sri Lanka, Colombia, and Liberia. Music was a constant in
Theory Mastery Team Here is the terrific team that runs NVMTA’s Theory Mastery Day! This year marked their 8th year of leading this event! Thank you for your for dedication to this important program for Northern Virginia teachers and students! (left to right: David Kosutic, Nar
Our NVMTA spotlight teacher for January is Alina Kirshon-Goldman. She was born in Kiev, former Soviet Union. Alina moved to Israel when she was twelve. Some of the teachers who influenced her include Rachel Shulov, Gilah Aaron, and David Chen. "In the United States, Elizabeth Vre
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
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
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.
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
NVMTA welcomes new members to our organization. Please enjoy a few bios provided by some of our newest members. We hope that you find new friends and join in the many opportunities for student festivals and competitions and teacher development classes offered by NVMTA. Be sure t
