2018 Webinars

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Arts Advocacy: You've Got the Power!
Presented by: Beth Klingenstein and Christine Steiner
January 19, 2018

Arts advocacy is not a specialized career for a select few. It is an important investment from all who see the arts as vital to our lives and our communities.

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Fresh Approaches to Old-School Teaching: Traditional Doesn't Have to be Boring
Presented by: Peter Oehrtman
February 9, 2018

With new trends in music teaching, one might think that traditional teaching is boring. Watch to learn new, fun activities for literacy-based teaching.

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Walt Disney World® 101: Making the Most Out of the 2018 MTNA National Conference
Presented by: Kevin Chance
March 3, 2018

Attending the 2018 MTNA National Conference? Join us for a webinar on efficient planning that explores MagicBands, dining options, and theme parks.

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Business Planning for the Independent Music Teacher—Part 1: "The Big Picture"
Presented by: Karen Thickstun
April 13, 2018

This webinar explores the broad topics of current economic trends; strategic planning; studio location, format and structure; and teaching philosophy.

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Business Planning for the Independent Music Teacher—Part 2: "Nuts and Bolts"
Presented by: Karen Thickstun
May 11, 2018

This webinar will examine topics on marketing and recruiting/retention; studio rates, policies and procedures; insurance; taxes; and professionalism.

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The Struggle is Real: Building a Thriving Local Association, Part 1
Presented by: Sarah Alexander, Whitney Hawker, Spring Seals
June 15, 2018

This series explores ideas on how to recruit, build and encourage participation from current members, and connect with the community.

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The Struggle is Real: Building a Thriving Local Association, Part 2
Presented by: Sarah Alexander, Whitney Hawker, Spring Seals
July 20, 2018

This series explores ideas on how to recruit, build and encourage participation from current members, and connect with the community.

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Rethink Your Recital:
Practical Tips for Dynamics Performances

Presented by: Davis Dorrough, Angela Marshall
August 31, 2018

Do traditional recitals leave your students stressed or unmotivated? Reshape your studio performance mindset with these game-changing ideas.

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The Emotional Practice Environment:
How Thoughts Affect Injury Risk

Presented by Jennie Morton
September 28, 2018

This session will explore how thoughts and moods can affect the risk of developing musculoskeletal injury in musicians.

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Looking Ahead to the MTNA 2019 National Conference
in Spokane

Presented by Nicholas Phillips
October 30, 2018

This webinar previews the 2019 MTNA National Conference in Spokane, Washington. Program Chair Nicholas Phillips will discuss some of the presentations, guests and activities that promise to make this conference one to remember!

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The Future of Music Teaching
Presented by Pete Jutras
November 30, 2018

The world around us is changing at a rapid pace. How do these changes impact music teachers, and how can we continue to succeed in this world? We examine data and trends, discuss challenges facing teachers and explore ideas that can be employed at the local level.

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