8:00 a.m.
National Finals: MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition

8:00–9:00a.m.
Exhibitor Showcases: eNovativePiano, TOMGEROUMUSIC.COM, Willis Music Company

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

9:15–10:15 a.m.
Chicago 1920s: Musical Encounters with Gender and Race

• Catherine Kautsky

Untangling Copyright: Navigating Legal Hurdles in Music Creation, Performance, and Promotion

• Erin Bennett, NCTM, Angelin Chang, Christopher Madden, NCTM, Alexandria Mueller, Sue Ruby, NCTM, Noreen Wenjen, NCTM

From Keys to Memory: Teaching Students to Memorize with Confidence

• Fanarelia Guerrero López

It Is Truly Never Too Late

• Martha F. Hilley, NCTM

When Clapping and Counting Are Not Enough: Improving Rhythm Through Vocalization, Movement, and Rhythm Solfège

• Hannah Mayo, NCTM, Joy Morin

9:15–10:45 a.m.
Advanced Piano Master Class

• Alan Chow

10:30–10:50 a.m.
Creative Method for Teaching Pop-Chord Improvisation in Group

• University of Kansas Collegiate Chapter

From Ukraine With Love: Works for Piano Duet by Ukrainian Composers

• Svetlana Belsky, Elena Doubovitskaya

Memory and Music: Empowering Older Piano Students

• Amy Glennon

Piano Method Navigator: Mapping the World of Piano Methods

• Anna Beth Rucker

What About Parents and Grandparents? A Crescendo in Adult and Senior Music Education

• Euyjong Choi, Hyeseon Jin

11:05–11:25 a.m.
America 250: Filling in the Gaps

• Emiko Edwards

Cultivating Self-Diagnosis: Goal-Oriented Video Review Strategies for Effective Music Practice

• Se-Hee Jin

Finding Your Way by Discovering Your “Why”

• Sarah Rushing, NCTM

“Here’s What I Got”—The Key to Honest Performance Feedback that Can Bring Music to Life

• William Westney

Melodies of Home: Cultural Inspirations in Piano Duet Repertoire

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

11:40 a.m.–12:00 noon
Czerny Off the Beaten Path: Duets Rediscovered

• Samuel Gingher, NCTM, Pei-I Wang, NCTM

Group Piano Class as a Tool for Advancing Student Well-Being: A Pilot Case Study from a Liberal Arts Institution

• Grace Xia Zhao

Unlocking South American Rhythms in Piano Repertoire

• UMKC Conservatory Collegiate Chapter

A Winning Practice Technic from the Sports World: Visualization!

• Barbara Fast, NCTM

Women, Nationalism, and the Piano: Romantic Era Composers in 19th-Century Brazil

• Ísis Cardoso

12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Poster Sessions

1:00–2:00 p.m.
Announcement Of the MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition Winners

Annual Business Meeting Of The Association

Exhibitor Showcases: Alfred Music, Red Leaf Pianoworks, The Royal Conservatory of Music

2:15–3:15 p.m.
The Business Digest Game Show (with Questions You’ve Been Afraid to Ask)

• Deborah How, Andrea Miller, Heather Smith, NCTM, Karen Thickstun, NCTM, Jennifer Walschap, NCTM

The Ensemble Edge: The Power of Chamber Music in Private Piano Education

• Karali Hunter, NCTM

From Noodle to Masterpiece: A Go-To Toolkit for Composing

• Leila Viss

It’s All in the Wrist: Discovering its Magic for Technique and Artistry

• Evan Mitchell, NCTM

Motivation, Mindset, and Grit: Fostering a Culture of Excellence

• Christopher Fisher, NCTM

Pop Star Pedagogy: Teaching Keyboard Skills to Songwriters and Music Producers

• Andy Villemez

• Paul Myatt, Debra Perez

From Injury to Insight: A Holistic Guide to Healing and Prevention

• Benjamin Steinhardt

Like a Chef that Creates a Stupendous Meal, How Do Teachers Help their Students Foster Artistic Personality at the Piano?

• Helen Marlais, NCTM

Marketing 101 for Music Teachers: Attract Students, Stand Out, and Fill Your Studio with Confidence

• Jonathan Roberts

Representation & Advocacy Open Meeting

• Artina McCain

Tenacity, Perseverance, Grit: Nurturing Resiliency in Music Students

• Ann M. Gipson, NCTM

• Angela Hewitt