APPI Professional Development Seminar, April 11, 2014
This is the time to make yourself a better teacher: for yourself, for your students, for your reputation, and for the
reputation of piano teachers everywhere.
Do a little self-assessment: MTNA Self-Assessment Checklist:
http://www.mtnacertification.org/media/24958/assessment.pdf
Based on the assessment: what are your goals?
Teacher networking
Jazz & Improv
Artistry
Personal Lessons
Technique
Repertoire enhancement
Financial:
What is your Budget? Have you been putting a little money aside each month?
How Far do you want to travel?
Remember –
Everything you spend, and mileage you drive, is tax deductible against profits.
Minnesota Music Teachers Association
June 9-10, 2014, Convention Hotel: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN
Featured Guest Clinician: Ingrid Clarfield
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/annual-convention
Schmitt Music Expo
Aug. 4-6 (typically) - Schmitt Music Expo - 2014 Dates not announced yet.
https://www.schmittmusic.com/events/expo/
McNally Smith College of Music – 2014 dates not announced yet
http://www.mcnallysmith.edu/summer/continuing-education-professional-development
University of St. Thomas
No summer workshops in 2014.
http://www.stthomas.edu/music/keyboard/summer/
One 1-credit class offered:
GMUS 544-05 Preschool Piano Pedagogy, 1 cr., Suzanne Schons, Ph.D.
June 30-July 3, 2014, 9:15 a.m.-Noon, Brady Educational Center 111
This course serves as an introduction to teaching piano to young students (ages 3-5). Topics will include
developmental stages of preschool students, philosophies and approaches to teaching them, instructional
settings, methods and programs, repertoire, technique and musicianship activities, motivation, parental
involvement, and practice expectations. The course will also survey some general music programs for
young children (ages 0-5) that can help prepare students for preschool music lessons and serve as an
additional source of income and student recruitment for piano teachers. Any teacher with intermediatelevel keyboard skills is welcome to enroll.
Twin Cities Jazz Workshop
http://www.tcjazzworkshop.com/
.. The 2014 jazz workshop offers 6 different sessions (July – August) at the Blake School in Minneapolis. Each session
meets for one week with students rehearsing in a combo setting for three hours each day. All programs conclude
with a Saturday afternoon student concert and live recording. Interested participants are welcome to sign up for
more than one session. Play jazz all summer long! ......The workshop is open to aspiring musicians ages 13 and up.
Dakota Foundation for Jazz
http://dakotafoundationforjazzeducation.org/
The Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education works with various agencies and artists to provide, support and promote
a wide variety of jazz workshops and related jazz education experiences.
We invite you to contact us to let us know about workshops of interest to jazz students or to explore partnership
opportunities.
APPIMN.org
http://www.appimn.org/calendar.htm
Summer Piano and Music Educator Workshops
Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX
http://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/Music/WorkshopsAndSpecialPrograms/SMUInstitutePianoTeachers
http://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/Music/WorkshopsAndSpecialPrograms/MusicEducators
Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops
Louisville, KY
http://workshops.jazzbooks.com/about-us/summer-jazz-workshops/
Summer Keys
Lubec, Maine
http://summerkeys.com/2012-piono-workshop/32/
http://summerkeys.com/2012-jazz-piano-workshop/
Taubman Approach
2014 Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium at Princeton,
Alexander Technique
http://www.amsatonline.org/alexander-technique
Robert Pace Method
Lake Shore Music Studio training programs or to inquire about having Julie Lovison as a speaker / presenter call
(312) 335-8426 or email lsmspiano@aol.com
Piano camp for adults, all levels, beginners to piano teachers.
Utica, NY. June 22-28, 2014.
http://pianofingering.tripod.com/
The big one:
MTNA Certification
http://www.mtnacertification.org/certification-overview/
MMTA Foundation Professional Development Grant
April 15th is the deadline for applying for a grant. Do you have a summer workshop you'd like to attend? Would you
like to study with a master teacher next year? Do you have a unique learning experience you need help funding?
The Foundation would like to help you achieve your dreams.
For more information, go to: https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/mmta-foundation
Summer Adult Music Workshops
Indiana University
http://music.indiana.edu/precollege/adult/index.shtml
NFMC “Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio,” “Rhythm Explorations,” and “Best Ideas”
 When: July 25th 8:45-1:15
 Where: Portland, Oregon
 Who’s presenting; Wendy Stevens on “Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio” and “Making Rhythm
Fun!”
 Who can come: Anyone! You don’t have to be an NFMC member. It’s only $50 to attend!
http://www.nfmc-music.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=Events&refno=1
SMU Institute for Piano Teachers “The Creative Piano Teacher”
 When: July 8-11
 Where: Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
 Who’s presenting: Forrest Kinney (of Pattern Play), Bradley Sowash, Leila Viss
 Who can come: Any piano teacher
http://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/Music/WorkshopsAndSpecialPrograms/SMUInstitutePianoTeachers
88 Creative Keys “Four Chord Wonders”
 What: 88 Creative Keys is the only piano camp to focus solely on improvisation
 Where: Denver, Colorado AND Columbus, Ohio
 Who’s presenting: Bradley Sowash, Leila Viss
 Who can come: Students (in the Denver workshop) and both students and teachers (at the Ohio workshop)
 http://88creativekeys.com/
The Savvy Musician in ACTION
 When: Dates: June 5-8, 2014
 What: This workshop is recommended for independent teachers who could benefit from earning more
money while making a bigger difference. Think “shark tank” meets higher education! Opportunities to
collaborate with other musicians to come up with good business ideas, plans, and sharpen your business
and entrepreneurial skills.
 Where: Columbia, SC
 Who can come: Any independent music teacher, but space is limited
http://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/spark_laboratory/retreat/
Ohio University Piano Pedagogy Seminar
 When: June 13-14, 2014
 Where: Ohio University, Athen, Ohio
 Who’s presenting: Christopher Norton, Kristin Yost
 Who can come: Any teacher
 http://www.oupianopedagogyseminar.com/
Practical Piano Piano Pedagogy
 Hosted by The New School for Music Study
 When: August 7-9, 2014
 Where: Kingston, New Jersey
 Who’s presenting: Marvin Blickenstaff, Amy Glennon, Rebecca Pennington
http://www.pianopedagogy.org/pedagogy-seminar/
National Conference of Keyboard Pedagogy
July 2015, Lombard IL
Run by the Frances Clark Center, New School
Handouts from 2013: http://keyboardpedagogy.org/national-conference-info2/handouts
Dalcroze
The Dalcroze approach to music education teaches an understanding of music techniques incorporating rhythmic
movement, aural training, and physical, vocal and instrumental improvisation.
http://www.dalcrozeusa.org/workshops-and-classes/adult-summer#MN
June 19-22, Dalcroze National Conference in Fort Collins CO
Kodaly Certification
Kodály Summer Institute 2014
http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/summer/kodaly -• 26th Summer of Kodály Studies at New York University
http://www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/adult/kod%C3%A1ly/index.shtml - Indiana University
http://potomacacademy.gmu.edu/Summer/Kodaly/Kodaly.html- George Mason University
Suzuki Teacher Training
https://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/training/
Hartt School: http://harttweb.hartford.edu/community/summer/suzuki/teacher.aspx
DePaul University Music Education
http://music.depaul.edu/NewsAndEvents/WorkshopsandMastercl/Music_Education_Workshops.asp
Non-Music Classes
WomenVenture
WomenVenture supports women-owned businesses by providing capital, classes and ongoing consultation through
all stages of business.
http://www.womenventure.org/what-we-offer.html
Communications Skills Classes
http://thrivetherapymn.com/workshops/
http://www.skillpath.com/index.cfm/training/category/cat/Personal-Development
Non-Music, Education courses:
Hamline University Online courses:
http://www.hamline.edu/education/learning-bridges.html
Course catalog Education (EDUC)
EDUC 6236 Activating Prior Knowledge
http://www.learningbridges.com/CourseDescription.aspx?CourseNumber=CLSMGT&Hamline=True EDU
C 6240 Concept Mapping
EDUC 6241 Critical Thinking Skills
EDUC 6246 Teaching for Relevancy
EDUC 6247 Motivating Students
EDUC 6277 Diverse Learners
EDUC 6278 How Learning Occurs
EDUC 6279 Instructional Planning
EDUC 6281 Effective Instructional Strategies
EDUC 6282 Special Education, Gifted, and Title I: Meeting Special Needs