2021 Webinars

SENSEational Studio Branding: Connecting With Students Through All the Senses
Presented by: Andrea Miller
January 22, 2021

Learn to identify the unique aspects of your studio and creatively communicate these differences to students using all the senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell—and even a few more!

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First Piano Works with Extended Techniques & External Sound Effects
Presented by: Christie Sowby
February 12, 2021

Christie Sowby shares dozens of works that include extended piano techniques and external sound effects for beginning and intermediate pianists.

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Hello/Goodbye: The Art of Building Relationships From Start to Finish
Presented by: Christina Whitlock
April 16, 2021

This webinar takes a look at the ins-and-outs of creating positive relationships when a student joins your studio and also when they decide it’s time to leave.

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Building a Diverse Studio
Presented by: Leah Claiborne, Chan Kiat Lim, Veena Kulkarni-Rankin and Lynette Zelis
May 14, 2021

During this panel discussion, teachers share thought-provoking stories of personal successes, opportunities and challenges for building more diverse studios.

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Hello/Goodbye: Tidying Up! Sparking Joy in the Music Studio
Presented by: Jennifer Foxx
June 18, 2021

In this webinar, the presenter shares three main tips that will help shift your mindset in organization, embracing joy in the studio and experiencing gratitude.

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Self-Care: Navigating Professional and Personal Hurdles
Presented by: James Huval
July 9, 2021

Juggling our professional and personal roles requires effort and good habit formation. Self-care is key in fostering balance in our lives.

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Building Healthy Practice Techniques: From Injury to Prevention
Presented by: Artina McCain
August 27, 2021

What happens when the desire to practice and perform is thwarted by nagging performance injuries? This session will explore ten practical pedagogical steps to build healthy practice techniques for yourself and students.

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Licenses, Taxes & Budgeting: A Financial Overview for Music Teachers
Presented by: Heather Smith
September 10, 2021

This webinar explores several financial topics related to running a successful music studio and staying in compliance with governmental regulations. Topics include licenses, zoning ordinances, business structures and required tax filings as well as bookkeeping and budgeting.

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5 Pro Tips for Teaching Elementary Technique
Presented by: Kathryn Sherman
October 22, 2021

Coordination and elegance of movement, the hallmarks of healthy and functional technique at the piano, are attributes that develop gradually over time in subtle ways. This webinar explores five guiding principles that help us introduce and refine core gestures at the elementary level so technique study is effortless and enjoyable throughout the process.

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The Power of Microaggression
Presented by: Michelle Conda
November 5, 2021

This session will help you stop putting students in boxes and open your eyes to biases you probably didn’t even know you have. Even though you will continue to make these faux pas, you will have a heightened awareness to gracefully recover.

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