Pedagogy Saturday

This year’s Pedagogy Saturday has something for everyone. Five tracks will offer an array of topics sure to be of interest to all teachers.

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Artistry | Collaborative Performance | Musician Wellness | Recreational Music Making | Representation & Advocacy

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Recreational Music Making

Play, Connect, Create! Unlocking the Joy of Music Making for All Ages

Rebecca Bellelo, NCTM; and Emily Book McGree, NCTM, chairs

Recreational Music Making (RMM) goes beyond notes—it's about connection, creativity, and joy. This year’s conference track invites you to explore hands-on strategies that energize teaching and engage students of all ages. Enjoy interactive sessions packed with practical tools, group activities, and ideas for private or group lessons. Learn to foster confidence, spark creativity, and build inclusive communities. Whether new to RMM or refining your approach, you’ll leave inspired, empowered, and ready to make music meaningful.

(Subject to Change)

8:00–9:00 a.m. Ready, Set, Group! A Beginner's Q&A Rebecca Bellelo, NCTM; Emily Book McGree, NCTM

9:15–10:15 a.m. Is Your Off-the-Bench Working to Your Advantage? Paul J. Myatt

10:30–11:30 a.m. Beyond Word of Mouth: Smart Strategies for Recruitment and Retention Sara Campbell; Marie Lee; Christina Whitlock, NCTM

11:30–1:00 a.m. Lunch On Your Own

1:00–2:00 p.m. Paint the Blues: A Creative Framework for Group Improv Leila Viss

2:15–2:45 p.m. Tuned In: Creative Group Ear Training for Beginner and Intermediate Pianists Eden Esters Brown, NCTM

2:45–3:15 p.m. Fun and Effective Sight-Reading Activities for the Group: A Live Demo Pamela D. Pike

3:30–4:00 p.m. Engage and Explore: Providing a Rich Musical Environment in Small Group Preschool Piano Lessons Hannah Mayo, NCTM

4:00–4:30 p.m. Simple Skills, Big Impacts Ivan Hurd, NCTM

4:30–5:00 p.m. Let’s Play! Rebecca Bellelo, NCTM; Emily Book McGree, NCTM